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Domestic Violence
Domestic and family violence is a community & societal
epidemic. In the past, domestic violence has been mislabeled
as a "family matter." Fortunately, we are more informed
today. We understand that batterers and victims come from
all ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic classes, ages, and
religious affiliations.
The
City of Beverly’s Police Department is meeting the
challenges of this epidemic by providing specialized
training to officers and maintaining the Domestic Violence
Unit which consists of:
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A
Sergeant in charge of the unit
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One
Domestic Violence Advocate
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HAWC’s Emergency Advocate Response Team (HEART)
which is on-call 24 hours a day
This
network of professionals and community members work side by
side to respond to the needs of those victims and families
who find themselves at the center of Domestic & Family
Violence.
Unit
Personnel:
Contact Info:
978-922-1155
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