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WPD recognizes Harbor House for help with Strangulation Initiative
WPD recognizes Harbor House for help with Strangulation Initiative
When the Wichita Police Department wanted to create a training video to help officers and first responders understand the warning signs and health effects of strangulation, they found a knowledgeable voice in Erica Carter. Erica suffered strangulation at the hands of her abusive partner before finding safe shelter at Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter.
In the video, Erica shared her personal story in the hopes of saving the lives of those who experience that type of abuse in the future.
In February, both Erica and Keri McGregor, Harbor House program director, received “Outstanding Citizen Assistance Plaques” for their involvement with the video.
“We were nominated by Deputy Chief Salcido for our collaboration and partnership with law enforcement on the Strangulation Initiative,” Keri says. “We assisted them with educating the community and first responders about the warning signs and serious health effects of a strangulation case in hopes of gaining harsher punishment for offenders, and getting victims’ medical needs assessed in a timelier manner.”
Harbor House Hotline Available 24/7
Help with safety planning and emergency shelter remains just a phone call away through the Harbor House hotline. The hotline is staffed 24/7. Don’t hesitate to call if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs help.
