Topic: Kevin Ashworth
Concerns grow despite drop in domestic violence reports
Local authorities have seen a dip in domestic violence and child abuse reports since the start of Cayman’s shelter-in-place and curfew regulations.
Post-mortem confirms child drowning
Detectives have confirmed there are “no suspicious circumstances” surrounding the death of a 22-month-old baby found dead in the water off East End earlier this month.
Stalking case highlights legal lacuna
When a young woman reported to police that she was being stalked by her ex-boyfriend, officers were faced with a challenge.
Abuse reports double in 2 years
The Royal Cayman Islands Police reported more than 1,400 domestic abuse cases involving both adults and children during 2017.
‘Victim blaming’ a concern in child abuse cases
Victim blaming risks legitimizing predators and makes sex crimes against children much more difficult to investigate, senior detectives and child safety advocates have warned.
Police investigate indecent Instagram photos
Indecent photos of young Cayman Islands women, including some girls under 18, have been posted to a social media site, prompting a police investigation. The pictures, accompanied by demeaning comments, were circulated via an Instagram profile.
