SHAH ALAM: State police have recorded 423 cases of domestic violence within the first quarter of the year.
State police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, after closing a "training of trainers" seminar for domestic abuse at the contingent police headquarters here on Tuesday (June 27), said cases were recorded between January and April this year and had shown an increasing trend.
However, the increased reporting of cases was also proof that more people are coming forward.
"We believe that one of the reasons why cases have increased is also due to a higher level of awareness. More victims are coming forward to the police and the appropriate actions are being taken under the Domestic Violence Act and other similar acts.
"Before, many victims go without reporting and they just tahan (hold on). They are afraid, including of divorce, and that fear is prevalent in victims, he said.
Cases involved both male and female victims.
He added that they have also received cases of domestic violence that had led to grievous injuries and death.
On Tuesday, Comm Hussein and caretaker Selangor public health, unity, women empowerment and family committee chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud closed the seminar, which was aimed at training police officers in domestic violence matters and procedures for victims.
The programme is aimed at having the "trainers" funnel back the information down the line at their respective postings.
