Fewer DV reports in 2021 but concerns remain
(CNS): Gender-based violence continues to be a major issue in the Cayman Islands. The RCIPS has said that this year police responded to 1,517 incidents of domestic violence, a significant drop from 2020, when they investigated 2,288 incidents, 71% of which involved female victims. Offering its support to the recent campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the RCIPS said its message was one of zero lenience toward perpetrators.
The Family Support Unit recently secured protection orders through the court for some very vulnerable victims of gender-based violence, demonstrating the commitment to combat this type of crime.
The RCIPS said it is also working closely with partner agencies such as the Department of Children and Family Services and as part of groups like the Alliance to End Domestic Violence and the CI Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to spread awareness about gender-based violence, and streamline the process of assisting victims.
“While gender-based violence is a global concern, we at the RCIPS remain committed to working with our partner agencies to do all we can to reduce the number of persons that become victims of such violence, and to reduce the recurrence of such acts of violence,” said Inspector Dausea Scott, head of the RCIPS Family Support Unit.
“For the year 2021 to date, the RCIPS has responded to 1,517 incidents of domestic violence, a reduction of 408 compared to the same period in 2020, and we hope to see a continued reduction in the numbers next year and beyond.”
Anyone of any gender who is a victim of gender-based violence is urged to make a report to the RCIPS or to any partner agency.
If you are not comfortable making an official report, these partner agencies also offer various forms of support.
People who know or suspect that someone else is experiencing such violence are encouraged to offer support in any way possible, which may also include reporting your suspicions through official channels.
Key Numbers:
911 – Emergency Services (Or your local police station)
943-2422 – Cayman Islands Crisis Centre 24hr Crisis Line
649-5437 – Kids Helpline
949-1693 – Department of Community Rehabilitation
949-0006 – Family Resource Centre
949-8789 – The Counselling Centre
945-8869 – Legal Befrienders Clinic. *only available by phone Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm*
949-0545 – Multi-agency Safe-guarding Hub (MASH)
946-0024 – Needs Assessment Unit
1-800-534-6463 – Mental Health Helpline
Estella’s Place (run by the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre) is also available for walk-in appointments. Call 949-0366 to make an appointment, or contact Carol-Anne Fordyce at 623-4825 or carol-anne.fordyce@cicc.ky
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Judging from the list of telephone numbers and agencies, this must be a growth business in Cayman.
I would be extremely suspicious of the accuracy of the reported figures by the RCIPS as such a decrease in reports bucks the trend over the last few years from what I recall from previous media reports and indeed the RCIPS’ annual stats. Have they suddenly started to record these domestic incidents differently? It does not indicate in the report how they have achieved this aside from the usual back-slapping and time-worn mantra of multi-agency working blah blah…how effective is the RCIPS in this process or do they remain simply a repository of reported incidents which we all know is not a true reflection of the real situation. So, RCIPS, how exactly have you achieved this remarkable decrease? One wonders.
My caymanian ex wife cheated on me throughout our 14 yr marriage i found out and tgat was end of it…she took me to cleaners…but by tge grace of god i back on my feet as a single man and doing excellent…so secretly i bet some of those sailor women were as well…i know of a few children look kinda strange to ve fathers …but leave it up to god…
Of the 1517 incidents how many were perpetrated by non Caymanians? How many of those non Caymanians were even reported to the immigration authorities?
And the police contend they are on our side? Are they enablers?
Caymanian men were cheating on their partners for as long as this rock has been populated. All those big brave sailors travelling the world for months if not years on end, coming back and then smacking their wives around as well as cheating on them on this rock, and whilst away.
Speak to any of the Caymanian women above a certain age and they will tell you. A lot of self respecting men on this island would be red in the face if their past came out.
Expat men from the UK and elsewhere are probably the best thing that ever happened to a lot of the poor women on this island all those years ago.
Shame it isn’t like it was then.
@14/12/21 at 9:49 pm – Why is it that only Caymanian men do certain things, and usually horrible things? Do you think its in their DNA? Is it a cultural thing? Maybe its the DDT from mosquito fogging over the years, that has seeped into the cistern water?
Sarcasm aside, humans beings exhibit similar traits to each other no matter where you are in the world, or what nationality you are. Some cheat. Some don’t. Pretty sure plenty of men and women cheat on their partners where you come from. This is not a Cayman specific trait.
Why get married if either party can legally do adultery in eyes of law??? No thank you…i will remain single…if trouble arise with any my partners or future partners…see ya…i gone before argument even start…
Because a nuclear family is statistically proven to be better for raising children. If you want kids I’d get married. If you get divorced at least marriage comes with legal responsibilities for the children particularly in regards to financial support. If not then it won’t affect you either way.
As a male Caymanian, I encourage all Caymanian males to protect all women from acts of harassment, intimidation and violence. I encourage my fellow Caymanians to not engage in cat-calling women on the street, to treat all woman with the dignity and respect they deserve, and to intervene in any acts of harassment or violence that they may witness. Lets take it upon ourselves to foster a society where all women can feel safe at all times. The perception of Caymanian men, based on the acts of some of us, is that we all do not respect women. I know that perception is not reality. Lets do our part to change that perception.
Agreed. This place would do well to stop importing those from Jamrock and central America. Wrong culture, wrong fit.
Then again, I do wonder what all those Caymanian sailors were up to on their travels back in the day…. I do wonder.
Being faithful it was not, speak to any woman of a certain age on this rock and they will give you enough stories.
Clearly, you don’t know the history of Cayman well enough. It was not only Caymanian sailors cheating. Many women, left on island for months at a time, would have relationships with the few men that did not go to work overseas. There many stories of women having children while their husband was away, but the timing of their husband’s last visit didn’t add up.
There is also a very long history of married women on island having secret relationships with other women. Look up the history of any country that was difficult to get too and its inhabitants were secluded for long periods of time. I’ll bet you’ll find the same type of behaviors. Its called being human. Not being Caymanian.