Aims of the Centre

To promote the safety and healing of survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their families.

To raise the consciousness of all communities throughout the Bahamian Islands to the adverse effects of violence on the quality of life.

To fight for legislative change to protect victims of aggression and challenge relevant agencies to foster appropriate and sensitive response to these issues.

To improve our service delivery through continuing education of all Crisis Centre personnel and share our professional expertise with the country at large.

To provide a resource centre of family violence literature, with specific reference to national data, prevalence and trends, so as to facilitate the development of effective programmes.

The Centre has, over the years, fulfilled its aims and purpose and one of the most successful areas is the delivery of counselling and support for victims of abuse. Increasing numbers of clients seeking counselling has shown the need for such services, which are free of charge.

The Centre was, for many years, located in Knowles House, Princess Margaret Hospital but, in October 2010, had to move into the main hospital as Knowles House was demolished to make way for expansion of the hospital. It is hoped that, at some time in the future, the Centre will have its own building so as to accommodate the number of persons seeking help. The possibility of a Shelter for Women and their children in times of crisis is always under consideration.