20130215_d55_domestic_violence.jpgDomestic violence cases are taken very seriously by Toronto Police, Const. Abdul Nuri told nearly 400 delegates at the third annual Umnah Nabawiah Majid Islamic conference in Rexdale.

Nuri said the Service works very closely with community partners to ensure that victims of domestic violence get the help they need to escape their abusers and start the process of getting back on track with their lives.

The 55 Division officer said some of the warning signs of domestic violence include prolonged absences from work/school, low self-esteem, personality changes, fear of conflict, self-blame and drug-/alcohol-abuse problems.

“These may be caused by lack of resources, controlling relationships, poorly defined masculinity and identity, mental illness and marital conflict,” Nuri said.

He said his presentation generated a lot of interest and he relished interacting with the audience at the end of it.

“I spent a fair amount of time after the presentation answering questions on the role of police in domestic situations, along with the services we provide and references we give to various organizations assisting victims of domestic violence,” Nuri said.

For domestic violence police and social agency resources, click here.