Image supplied by Agassiz RCMP/ The banner and silhouettes outside the Agassiz RCMP building in light of the Purple Light Nights campaign.

By Laurice Gomes

Purple Light Nights

Agassiz RCMP going purple for campaign addressing domestic violence

Oct 2, 2022 | 3:49 PM

AGASSIZ — Throughout the month of October, the Agassiz RCMP will be participating in the Purple Light Nights campaign—an initiative creating awareness surrounding domestic violence.

Sgt. Mike Sargent of the Agassiz RCMP said the campaign is spearheaded through the detachment’s victim services group.

“They’ve gone above and beyond to ensure that we have purple lights available for the detachment,” said Sgt. Sargent. “They’ve worked with the municipality to get the banner and also the silhouettes that represent victims of domestic violence that’ll be posted up in front of the building.”

Citizens are encouraged to purchase purple light bulbs and put them up in their homes and businesses as a show of solidarity towards victims of domestic violence.

“Our reports to date are the same as they were last year, so it’s something that we want to fight to prevent because it does have serious impacts,” emphasized Sgt. Sargent. “Unfortunately, it’s something that we still deal with on a regular basis.”

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The RCMP officer explained that because these types of incidents usually occur behind closed doors, it is important for people to know that they are not alone.

“This is happening in every community, every demographic—no one is really immune to it,” he said. “So, it’s just getting that awareness out there; for those people that are going through it or have survived it, there is support if needed.”

For more information about the Purple Light Nights campaign, people can contact Agassiz RCMP Victim Services at 604-796-2211.

by Laurice Gomes

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