Domestic-related incidents and common criminal offences during COVID-19 - Caribbean

PRINT - Toronto Caribbean (Twice Monthly) - Brampton, 04/05/2020 - p.38, English

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Summary: Nana-Adjie Poku - Over the past month, there have been certain trends found in common criminal offences. More than 70 shelters across Ontario have seen an increase in calls for assistance. One particular shelter (that caters predominantly to Muslim immigrant women and children) has received 400 calls per week as of April. This is double the number they typically receive.