Recently there has been a spate of violent deaths in Region of Peel. There have been 24 homicides so far in Peel this year- 15 in Mississauga and 9 in Brampton as compared to 17 homicides in 2007.

When family violence and substance abuse occur together, the impact of each problem gets intensified. Despite similarities we need to recognize that each problem needs to be addressed separately, without assuming that addressing one will take care of the other.

Recognizing the link between family violence and substance abuse, a symposium on domestic violence is being organised by Mississauga Ram Mandir on 2nd November 2008, where communities are being asked to develop coordinated plans for responding to domestic violence.

We take this opportunity to extend an invitation to all the community members in Peel Region to attend the program as follows:

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Date: November 2nd, 2008
Place: Mississauga Ram Mandir
270 Export Blvd., Mississauga
Tel.: 905-696-8886

A working-session shall bring together professionals from human services, law enforcement, legal, medical, and other agencies to respond to domestic violence. The information will be collated and sent to the group for further action.

Pandit Roopnauth Sharma