The Reality in Peel Region
Intimate partner violence involving strangulation is rising in Peel Region, and the danger cannot be overstated.
• In 2023, Peel Regional Police laid 617 strangulation-related charges.
• In 2024, Peel Regional Police laid 553 charges.
• Strangulation is one of the strongest predictors of future lethal violence.
Behind every charge is a woman at extreme and immediate risk, often during the most dangerous moment of her life.
