Specialized Support for Victims of Domestic Violence

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers have revealed that they have been providing specialized support for victims of domestic violence for almost a year now. Constable Isabelle Nicholas has been serving as Domestic Violence Resource Officer since May, 2023. She is able to act as a liaison between victims and crown prosecutors, as well as help them navigate their way to various support services, including  Ionkwatahónhsate Victims Services. These organizations are in place to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and provide legal representation for victims for little or no cost.

There is a Facebook page called ‘KMPK Domestic Violence Awareness’ with additional information. Kyle Zachary is the Public Relations Officer with the PKs:

“She can link you with them, she can provide support for domestic violence victims. Whether it’s just an encouraging word, she’ll even accompany a victim to a court  hearing, because it’s an intimidating thing to go back to face the person who did these things to you. So she has the resources, she has the availabilities to deal with these people and it has been a really positive experience for her and for the victims.”