Domestic Violence calls are among the most dangerous 911 calls that Boston Police Officers encounter every day. Officers Assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) reinforced this when they made an arrest of a male suspect, where a firearm was involved.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: You are not alone, and no one deserves to be abused. To those in need of help, there are resources available to you. Please reach out if you, or someone you know, is in need of help or safety planning.
In the case of an emergency, CALL 9-1-1.
Community members wanting to report any case of domestic violence, that is not occurring at the moment, may do so anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to aid or help any victim of domestic violence in an anonymous manner.
Listed below are several domestic violence programs available in the Boston area.
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Association of Haitian Women in Boston/ Asosiyasyon Fanm Ayisyen nan Boston (AFAB)
Boston Police
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