Ottawa police introduce ‘risk navigators’ to combat intimate partner violence

“We have to eliminate femicides, and the only way to do it is to talk about it … and educate the public on this,” he said.

Stubbs also said Monday the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has begun hiring social workers to serve as “risk navigators” to review cases of intimate partner violence that did not result in criminal charges.

“What can we do to assist that victim to navigate the risk that is probably present in that relationship, so we can help her get out of a difficult situation if there isn’t a charge?” Stubbs asked. Link to full story here.