DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Red Bluff is a city with a population of approximately 13, 000. Red Bluff is the county seat and is the largest incorporated city in Tehama County. This accounts for a daytime population of over 20,000. Overall, the city has experienced a decrease in crime over the past several years. Domestic violence and related calls, however, have not experienced a proportionate decrease. In 1999, the Red Bluff Police Department had a total of 354 domestic violence calls. There were seventy-six (76) domestic violence arrests during 1999. Coincidentally, there were 354 domestic violence incidents during 1998, which resulted in forty-three domestic violence arrests. Additional, statistical data may be obtained from the Red Bluff Police Department home page under ‘statistics.’
The Red Bluff Police Department is committed to reducing the number of calls for service regarding domestic violence. Members of the department are provided updated training on handling domestic violence calls for service. Legal updates are provided to insure that officers remain current on new laws pertaining to domestic violence. Red Bluff Police Officers will respond to all domestic violence calls. For additional information on reporting domestic violence incidents, click here.
Many victims of domestic violence are reluctant to report being victimized by a spouse or significant other. The Red Bluff Police Department has implemented a ‘follow-up’ program in an effort to encourage victims of domestic violence to fully report domestic violence related crimes. This effort will also be directed at providing an opportunity for Red Bluff Police Officers to inform the victim, a second time, about the assistance available through local programs, such as the Alternatives to Violence Shelter.
The Red Bluff Police Department wants to send a message to all victims of domestic violence that there is help available. The following is a brief list of some of the services available for victims:
* Tehama County Victim/Witness Program 529-4296
* Community Legal Information Center 898-4354
* Legal Aid 345-9491
* Rape Crisis Intervention 529-3980
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
800-323-7711 or 527-3131 (RBPD)
You may review the Red Bluff Police Department Domestic Violence Information form by clicking here.
If you would like to file a report regarding domestic violence, please contact the Red Bluff Police Department at 527-3131. In an emergency always dial 9-1-1. Please click here to obtain additional domestic violence information resources.