By William Crooks
Local Journalism Initiative
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ), in collaboration with a diverse array of partners, launched a province-wide campaign Nov. 29 to combat intimate partner violence (IPV). Marking a significant step in public awareness and action, these concerted operations spanned across Quebec, involving strategic interventions on road networks and local business kiosks, including one at Cookshire’s main intersection of routes 108 and 253. This year’s campaign, building on the success of last year’s 90 operations, extends the involvement to various municipal police services and indigenous police forces, amplifying its reach and impact.
“The fight against intimate partner violence requires a unified front,” stated Caroline Girard, Lieutenant Coordinator of the SQ’s specialized IPV team. “Our concerted efforts today, alongside organizations directly aiding victims, demonstrate a powerful collaboration of expertise and resources, reinforcing our commitment to support and protect victims and their families.”
