The Government of Saskatchewan has made a commitment to review domestic violence deaths and Humboldt based PARTNERS family services is hoping that they will be able to play a role in the reviewing process.

PARTNERS' Executive Director Hayley Kennedy tells us their plan to get involved.

"Our plan is to open the communication lines with the government to ensure that not just PARTNERS but our area gets a voice at the table. We want to make sure that the issues and concerns unique to rural Saskatchewan are a part of that discussion at the government level." 

Domestic Violence is an increasing problem in Saskatchewan as well as in local communities.

Kennedy says they want the public or anyone suffering from an unfortunate situation to know what kind of helping hand is being offered.

"We encourage anybody who has experienced family violence to get in touch with our office and connect with our intervention worker. If you are not comfortable connecting with us then you can always get in touch with mental health services here. There is also multiple shelters that are within our area that are accessible. Our program does provide transportation for women and children who are fleeing abuse as well."

Domestic violence has more than one target audience and is a lot more common than we think. Kennedy says PARTNERS is always available to lend a helping hand.

She adds, they hope the Government holds up their end of the deal in reviewing the issues involved with domestic violence.

"As an organization we are optimistic that the government has made a commitment to doing this review. Of course its always important that we gather more information and analyze the data so that we can have a better understanding of family violence in our province. Saskatchewan continues to have the highest rate of family violence among the provinces. Its nice to see the government taking the initiative to begin to address that fact."

PARTNERS covers almost 50 communities in the region inside an approximate 100 kilometre radius and is funded by the Ministries of Social Services and the Ministry of Justice.

She also hopes to see a decrease in numbers and to get the word out to those in need.

Kennedy, who spoke to City Council Monday night sharing their back ground would encourage anyone who is experiencing domestic violence to get in contact with them at 682-4135.

To hear more from Kennedy's interview with Bolt FM's Marci Litzenberger click below.