Domestic Violence calls are among the most dangerous 911 calls that Boston Police Officers encounter every day. Officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) reinforced this when they made an arrest of a male suspect, where a firearm was involved.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: You are not alone, and no one deserves to be abused. To those in need of help, there are resources available to you. Please reach out if you, or someone you know, is in need of help or safety planning.
In the case of an emergency, CALL 9-1-1.
If you wish to report a non-emergency domestic violence situation, you can do so anonymously by:
📱 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
The Boston Police Department is committed to protecting the identities of those who come forward to support victims of domestic violence. Your safety and confidentiality are our priorities.
Listed below are several domestic violence programs available in the Boston area.
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Association of Haitian Women in Boston/ Asosiyasyon Fanm Ayisyen nan Boston (AFAB)