Domestic violence increased slightly in 2024
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta, and it is important to raise awareness on this concern, especially knowing that In Lethbridge, reports of domestic violence increased slightly in 2024. The Lethbridge Police Service responded to 2,288 calls compared to 2,225 the previous year. The Acting Sergeant Brent Brussee of the Domestic Crime Unit, says this increase may indicate more people feel encouraged to report incidents thanks to ongoing Family Violence Prevention education and awareness efforts.
According to Statistics Canada, in 2024 there were 142,724 victims of family violence and 128,175 victims of intimate partner violence.