Topic: Domestic Violence
Rankine calls domestic violence a ‘huge issue’ in Cayman
Minister of Social Development Isaac Rankine says domestic violence remains 'a really huge issue' in the Cayman Islands – a problem made worse by silence and underreporting.
Opinion: Powerful message of ‘Adolescence’ hits home for Cayman
Compass columnist Aleigha General warns the Netflix hit show 'Adolescence' has implications for Cayman too.
Man who threatened ex-wife from prison appeals sentence
A lawyer appealing the sentence of a man jailed for threatening to kill his ex-wife has argued that the victim's impact statement should not have prompted the magistrate to give an increased sentence to the defendant.
Man charged with 8 offences after violating protection order
A 29-year-old man, of Bodden Town, has been charged with eight offences following domestic violence incidents that occurred over four days last week.
Martial artist to teach women to defend themselves
Local martial arts instructor Ronnie Hughes will be teaching women self-defence to raise awareness about safety and personal protection amid rising concerns over attacks.
Call for concerted effort to stamp out domestic violence
Though there is a rise in awareness and a higher number of individuals reporting domestic violence local advocates say more must be done from a government and community level to rid Cayman of this scourge.
Silent Witness marchers take to street
Activists, survivors and government officials all once again silently marched through George Town, letting their signs do the talking to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence.
Man charged with breaching protection order in domestic violence case
Police have charged a 29-year-old man with breaching a protection order and with four other offences relating to a series of domestic violence incidents over a six-week period.
Domestic violence victim wins right to fight to stay in Cayman
A domestic violence victim who faces having her permanent residence revoked after the breakdown of her marriage has won an injunction allowing her to remain in Cayman and fight to stay here permanently.
Facing deportation, domestic violence victim challenges immigration law
A woman whose marriage broke down after she reported her husband for domestic abuse faces having her Permanent Residence revoked, potentially forcing her to leave the Cayman Islands, according to court documents.
Police respond to more than 1,500 domestic violence cases this year
Police have responded to 1,517 incidents of domestic violence so far this year, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service stated as its lent its support to the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Police turn to Protection Orders to safeguard abuse victims
Police have begun using court-issued Protection Orders to keep domestic violence offenders away from their victims, in cases where the abused individuals cannot or will not apply for such an order themselves.
RCIPS logs 1,876 domestic violence reports in 9 months
Cayman’s domestic violence reports appear to be continuing the upward trajectory it has been on over the last couple of year as reports at the close of September were just shy of the 2000 mark.
Dealing with domestic violence
Global statistics show that a domestic violence survivor sustains an average of 33 assaults before seeking help, but those at the Family Resource Centre are equipping Cayman’s frontline staffers to provide a platform for local victims to come forward before getting to that stage of violence.
Domestic violence webinar organised
The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre will host a Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme webinar this month.
Police note spike in domestic violence
Domestic violence reports have started to increase as Cayman continues its lock down in response to COVID-19.
Immigration abuse an emerging domestic-violence trend
Immigration abuse has emerged as a growing trend in the Cayman Islands, according to local domestic-violence support groups.
Spotlight on domestic violence
Local advocacy groups are set to mark 16 days of activism against gender-based violence this month to shine the light on domestic abuse. Last year Cayman recorded over 2,200 domestic-violence cases and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said they expect that number to be surpassed by the end of the year as they have already registered 1,900 cases through August.
Ending the cycle of abuse
The Cayman Compass shines the spotlight on domestic violence in the Cayman Islands. In this feature peice one domestic violence recounts her experiences before she broke the cycle of abuse.
Wife declines to give evidence in domestic abuse case
A man charged with indecently assaulting his wife was acquitted in the Grand Court Friday after the woman told prosecutors she did not wish to give evidence.
BPW Silent Witness march to mark 19th anniversary
As the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman gets set to mark its 19th Silent Witness March, it is urging everyone to...
Man pleads guilty in domestic violence assault
Camilo Osvaldo Naranjo pleaded guilty in Summary Court on Monday to assault causing actual bodily harm for an incident in which he allegedly kicked his former girlfriend in the face.
Man bailed in domestic violence case
A Bodden Town man was granted bail Tuesday following a weekend domestic violence incident that included wounding and damage to property.
Burglary rate hits 18-year low
Police are crediting the arrest and imprisonment of a significant number of prolific offenders with causing a sharp drop in the burglary rate across the Cayman Islands.
Journalist shares story of strength and survival
Ten years ago, Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout was abducted and held captive by insurgents in Somalia for 460 days in an effort to extort ransom money.
Husband jailed for domestic violence
There was a time when wife-beating was rarely spoken of, rarely reported and rarely punished, but spouses and domestic partners are entitled to protection from violence just as strangers are, Magistrate Valdis Foldats said in a recent sentencing hearing.
New court to fast-track domestic violence cases
A specialist domestic violence court has been established to fast-track a growing number of abuse cases through the court system.
Estella’s Place expands vision, reach of Crisis Centre
The Crisis Centre has a new public face that will enable the expansion of therapeutic and youth services for male and female clients. Estella’s Place opened last week, launching the Teen and Young Adults Lounge, aftercare and outreach programs, an expanded crisis call center, and a café meeting area.
Domestic violence spikes as holidays near
Domestic violence reports spiked this month, with an average of three or four calls a night, according to police.
Free domestic violence intervention training workshop
The Family Resource Centre is holding a three-day Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme workshop Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.
Lecturers to address discrimination, domestic abuse
Two visiting professors will speak on the subjects of gender discrimination and domestic violence next week at the Harquail Theatre. Verene Shepherd and Dalea Bean will be speaking as part of the University of the West Indies Open Campus’s Roaming Professors Series.
Civil servants join domestic abuse campaign
Civil servants joined with the Business and Professional Women’s Club Friday to make a symbolic stand against domestic violence Friday at the Government Administration Building.
‘Silent Witness’ march scheduled
A “Silent Witness” march to highlight domestic violence and bullying will be held next week. Marchers will gather outside the courthouse at Heroes Square in downtown George Town on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Kidnap victim to share message of hope
Lillian Rose Lee, who was kidnapped at age 21 and held captive in her abductor’s house for more than 11 years, will speak at a Cayman Islands Crisis Centre fundraiser on Friday.
‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed inspires at fundraiser for Crisis Centre
Cheryl Strayed, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir “Wild,” spoke to a crowd of over 470 people at a fundraising event for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre Thursday.
EDITORIAL – The secret shame of domestic abuse
The killing of 21-year-old Nichelle Anna-Kay Thomas is a tragedy that could — and should — have been prevented.
Crisis Centre ‘haunted’ by murder-suicide case
A woman who was killed by her abusive partner had reached out for help in the months before her death, the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre has revealed.
Coroner’s jury deliver unlawful killing, suicide verdicts in couple’s deaths
A coroner’s jury in the inquest into the deaths of Nichelle Anna-Kay Thomas and Devon Roy Campbell on Friday found Ms. Thomas was unlawfully killed and died of multiple chop wounds, while her boyfriend Mr. Campbell committed suicide by hanging himself.
Inquest: Neighbors offered shelter to abused woman
A young woman described as being abused by her boyfriend was given shelter by neighbors the month before she was killed, a coroner’s jury heard this week.
Inquest: Police officers tell of domestic incident calls to couple’s home
A coroner’s jury in the inquest into the deaths of Nichelle Anna-Kay Thomas and Devon Roy Campbell heard from three police officers who had responded to calls to the couple’s home on separate occasions.
Cayman business in brief
JTC Cayman completes GAM acquisition; Tickets to be issued for business licensing offenses; Digicel makes Crisis Centre donation; Elian adds to commercial team; Corporate lawyer joins Carey Olsen
Young singer on 80-country anthem challenge visits Cayman
Eleven-year-old Capri Everitt’s mission to raise $1 million for abandoned, destitute and orphaned children will bring her to Grand Cayman on Friday, where she will sing Cayman’s national song as part of a nine-month journey around the world.
Patrick Stewart visit rescheduled
The much-anticipated keynote speaker of this weekend’s Business and Professional Women’s Club international conference, Sir Patrick Stewart, has had to bow out of the event due to medical reasons.
Activists march in silence against abuse and bullying
Dozens of local activists marched in silence through George Town on Monday evening to spread a simple message: Love shouldn’t hurt.
March against domestic violence set for Monday night
To protest the growing number of women in Cayman being abused by their partners or acquaintances, the Business and Professional Women’s Club has scheduled a Silent Witness March at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
'Men-only' sessions to address domestic issues
Domestic violence, conflict resolution and the responsibilities of husbands and fathers will be among the topics discussed at a symposium this weekend.
Domestic violence court sees support from Crisis Centre
The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre has backed calls for a specialist court to fast-track domestic violence cases.
Criminal justice report: What it really says
The U.K. adviser's new report on criminal justice in the Cayman Islands is rather "understated." But that doesn't mean we should understate its importance.
Children and Family Services director retires
After a 33-year career in the Cayman Islands civil service, Alicia “Jen” Dixon retires Tuesday from her post as director of Children and Family Services.
Review calls for domestic violence court
A specialist domestic violence court to fast-track a growing number of abuse cases has been proposed by a review of the Cayman Islands criminal justice system.
Crime drops overall in first half, but burglaries spike
Burglaries and attempted burglaries continue to be the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s primary stumbling block in reducing crime in the islands.
'Trekkie' party Boldly going where no party has gone before
The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman held a Star Trek-themed fundraiser at Icoa restaurant on Friday evening.
Cayman's fear factor must be repudiated and eliminated
There are likely murderers (plural) roaming freely in the Cayman Islands, untried and unaccountable for their homicidal actions. This is directly attributable to Cayman’s prevalent culture of silence and perceived retribution.
Man jailed for abusive texts
A man who sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to 13 months in prison Monday.
Children and Family Services director retires
Alicia "Jen" Dixon is retiring from her government post after 33 years of service effective Sept. 1.
'Star Trek' actor to speak at Cayman conference
Sir Patrick Stewart will be the keynote speaker at the Business and Professional Women's Club conference in November.
Crisis Centre elects new executive committee
The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre elected a new executive committee at its annual general meeting.
Man acquitted of threatening to kill his mother
A man was discharged last week after a Grand Court judge entered a not guilty verdict on a charge of threatening to kill his mother in September 2014, but put in place a protection order.
Overall crime down, speeding tickets up
Overall crime in the Cayman Islands is headed down so far this year, but traffic offenses are on the rise.
US activist Erin Brockovich to speak at fundraiser
Erin Brockovich, an activist and inspiration for the award-winning biographical film, will speak at a luncheon on March 25 to benefit the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Self-defense training for women offered
To celebrate International Women's Day and mark 12 years since the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre opened its doors, Cayman Krav Maga is hosting a self-defense class and fundraiser.
Cayman has 'legal duty' to amend discriminatory laws
It is “legally and morally unacceptable” for the Cayman Islands not to adapt its laws to remove discrimination against homosexuals, the islands’ Human Rights Commission has warned.
Crime jumps 13 percent
Overall, crime in the Cayman Islands, from burglary to trespassing, increased by 13 percent in 2014 compared to 2013, according to police statistics.
Professionals trained in domestic violence issues
Government professionals are trained in dealing with domestic violence issues.
March raises awareness of abuse
The 2014 Silent Witness March, which took place Saturday Oct. 18, had the theme 'Peace begins at Home.'
Armed robberies in tourism district
A pair of armed robberies this week in high visibility tourism areas concern local business owners.
Anti-bullying events to be held this week
The Family Resource Centre is hosting its anti bullying conference: “Take a Stand” at the George Town library on Wednesday.
Silent march highlights domestic violence
The 14th annual Silent Witness March to raise awareness on domestic violence takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Former chief magistrate sworn in as TCI chief justice
Cayman's former chief magistrate, Margaret Ramsay-Hale, was sworn in this week as chief justice in the Turks and Caicos.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Man accused of attacking ex-girlfriend with machete
A man on Cayman Brac was arrested Saturday after he allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend and her partner with a machete.
Petty offenses drive up crime rate
Burglary reports haven't increased so far this year, but overall crime has.
