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Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Prince Albert Sexual Assault Centre troubled by intimate partner violence stats reported by Saskatchewan RCMP
Over one-quarter of violent crime committed in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction is intimate partner violence (IPV), according to RCMP data released on Friday, and victims in a dating relationship with a boyfriend or girlfriend overwhelmingly lead those impacted. Saskatchewan RCMP data from 2024 shows individuals in dating relationships made 60 per cent of reported victims. When combined with those who experienced violence from an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend, violence by a current or former dating partner totalled 81 per cent of IPV victims across RCMP jurisdiction. This compares to 16 per cent of victims who reported violence in a spousal relationship, and two per cent from an ex-spouse. Amanda Lofstrom, a sexual assault counsellor with the Prince Albert Sexual Assault Centre, said the trends in Prince Albert and Saskatchewan are troubling. 'It's not surprising one bit. We have the highest domestic homicide rate here in Prince Albert, and we know that it has a very low reporting rate,' Lofstrom said. 'That's why our office has been advocating for several years to obtain funding to provide IPV services because there isn't anything that is specialized in counselling here in Prince Albert. 'We felt like that was a significant systemic flaw and hole. We were successful to receive funding and we launched our program just here in March of 25.' Saskatchewan RCMP crime statistics show dating violence represents an average of 58 per cent of all IPV victims for each of the past five years. It consistently surpasses the spousal violence, which averaged 18 per cent from 2020 to 2024. Violence by an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend over the past five years accounts for an average of 20 per cent of all IPV victims, while violence by a former spouse made up an average of two per cent of IPV victims across Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction from 2020 to 2024. 'It's a situation that a lot of people don't talk about,' Lofstrom explained. 'It's very comparable to sexual assault.' Lofstrom said the biggest concern is how many younger people the centre is seeing. 'The dating violence, we're seeing that a lot with our young males and females coming through our doors and they think it's normal for IPV to occur within relationships,' she explained. 'They don't even know that it's IPV, so we spend a lot of time providing education to those young people that come through our doors.' She said that the trend is extremely troubling. 'I've been in this industry since 2010 and I've just witnessed it escalate throughout my career,' she said. Incidents of assault topped Saskatchewan RCMP reported intimate partner violence crime types in 2024, with 86 per cent of victims reporting that they had been assaulted. The next most common IPV crime types in 2024 were criminal harassment and uttering threats which made up seven per cent, followed by sexual assaults and other sexual offences which made up five per cent. About five per cent of victims reported being criminally harassed and four per cent reported they were verbally threatened. These trends are consistent with RCMP statistics over the past five years where assault is the most common IPV offence. The RCMP noted that Breach of privacy can also be an IPV crime. In 2024, Saskatchewan RCMP officers responded to 53 victims of non-consensual distribution of intimate images crimes involving current or former intimate partners. This number is up 60 per cent from 2023, when RCMP officers investigated reports from 33 victims. According to 2024 Saskatchewan RCMP data, 91 per cent of IPV victims of this crime reported being in a current or former dating relationship with the perpetrator. In total, Saskatchewan RCMP received 211 reports of this IPV offence type over a five-year period, and 266 since it became a Criminal Code offence in 2018. She said that this pattern has been more noticeable since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 'We will see the distribution of people's images and we will see people coming in here for counselling because, again, they don't know that it's incorrect, but they have shame attached to it,' she explained. 'Then they just need support with that, but those crimes more often than not are not being reported to police.' Loftstrom said that people do not think of image distribution as a crime, which is also problematic. Loftstrom said that the solution to these trends is more of counselling services, and more people who are properly trained and trauma informed. 'Our police services have done a great job but we need more people to understand how to work with these cycles and how to break the cycles of abuse,' she said. 'We need people to understand that it's normal that a lot of victims or survivors will go back several times into these relationships and that as service providers, we can't give up and we can't judge any of them for that. We have to be there and support them when they're ready to get out. 'It's not uncommon to work with people (who) don't leave right away.' She said that because of the service area the centre works in there, is a need for more programming 'I would love to see more programs in Prince Albert specifically because we service the North,' she said. 'It's even worse, I would say, in the North, so we need more, more programs here. We only have one counsellor dedicated to IPV here and she's already swamped, so we're already advocating for more funding,' she said. If you or someone you know is experiencing dating violence, call 310-RCMP to report it to police or contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or to share information anonymously. 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Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
IPV Wealth Wise Partner Summit 2025: A Key Event for Wealth Management in India
A Night of Insight, Recognition, and Collaboration On July 19, 2025, Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) welcomed wealth advisors, investors, and industry professionals for the IPV Wealth Wise Partner Summit and Awards 2025 (South Region) at the Taj MG Road in Bengaluru. The event was attended by South India's top wealth advisors and industry stakeholders, who gathered for an evening hosted by Inflection Point Ventures, one of India's largest Angel investing platform with over 24,000 investors from 45+ countries, nearly a $100M investment in more than 280 startups, and 50 successful exits. Atul Shinghal, Founder & CEO, Scripbox, at the IPV Summit 2025. A key aspect of the evening was the recognition of wealth professionals across 10 distinct categories, including Wealth Management firm of the year and Outstanding Client Portfolio and Relationship Management, among others. From several competitive nominations, wealth advisors were recognized and awarded based on parameters such as expanding Assets Under Management (AUM) and Client Portfolio Curation. The summit acknowledged achievements and served as a networking platform - highlighting the role of wealth managers in facilitating strategic investments in India's startup ecosystem. IPV Wealth Wise Partner Summit 2025 Gaurav Nayak (SVP, IPV) began the event with a warm welcome, encouraging attendees to consider the evening an opportunity to develop partnerships and explore investment areas. Small group discussions and live Q&A segments were encouraged to foster engagement and insight. A notable session was the panel discussion on 'Navigating the new age of wealth management,' featuring Atul Shinghal (Founder & CEO, Scripbox),Tushar Agrawal (CIO, Nuvama Wealth)and Rohan Bajaj (Seasoned Angel Investor) moderated by Ankur Mittal, Co-Founder, IPV. Atul Shinghal highlighted how digital platforms are reshaping investor behavior, with clients increasingly exploring options beyond traditional mutual funds and bonds. Tushar Agrawal built on this by stressing the importance of focusing on overall portfolio strategy rather than individual products—encouraging investors to diversify with high-risk, high-return asset classes like startups. Rohan Bajaj, an investor in companies such as OpenAI and Nutanix, added that allocating a portion of wealth to startups not only enhances portfolio diversity but also provides exposure to innovation and the potential for outsized returns. Wealth advisors, investors, and industry professionals for the IPV Wealth Wise Partner Summit and Awards 2025. The summit acknowledged performance in relationship and portfolio management, recognising professionals who combine integrity with innovation. Emerging startup success stories provided inspiration, illustrating how collaboration contributes to India's startup ecosystem. IPV's Role in Portfolio Transformation In his keynote, Vinay Bansal (CEO & Founder, IPV) explained how IPV's platform aims to provide access to startup investing, managing risk and consistently delivering results over past several years since its inception by providing best in class portfolio returns, allowing wealth managers to integrate growth opportunities alongside traditional assets. To learn more about becoming a partner, click the following : 'Today, advisors can offer clients vetted startup deals with the same rigor as equity or debt,' he explained. By curating high-conviction startup deals and delivering successful exits in the past year, IPV enabled advisors to potentially spread risk across uncorrelated assets and aim for market returns. Informal Learning and Connections Following the knowledge sharing sessions, guests attended a gala dinner. Discussions, brainstorming, and new connections continued into the evening, reflecting the summit's focus on engagement. The Future of Wealth Management As India's wealth sector continues to grow at a projected 12–15% CAGR, this summit suggested that integrating startup investments can benefit both client portfolios and professional practice. The IPV Wealth Wise Partner Summit aims to set a standard, suggesting that the industry's evolution involves combining traditional expertise with innovative opportunities. To learn more about becoming a member, click the following: Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that you shall be subjected to the policies that are applicable to the Platform and by mere use of the Platform, You shall be contracting with IPV and these terms and conditions including the policies constitute Your binding obligations, with IPV. Note to the Reader: This article is part of Mint's promotional consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. Mint assumes no editorial responsibility for the content.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
N.S. man arrested after Bridgewater police find brass knuckles, stun gun in home
Bridgewater, N.S., police have arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a person and for being in possession of a stun gun, brass knuckles and a collapsible baton. Bridgewater Police Service officers executed a search warrant at a King Street residence on July 11. Along with the stun gun, brass knuckles and baton, they also found an imitation handgun, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the force. Following the search, Cody Trimper was charged with: uttering threats to cause bodily harm four counts of possession of a prohibited weapon or ammunition while prohibited by order two counts of possession of a prohibited device or weapon two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose possession of a prohibited device without licence Trimper, who has been on a 10-year firearms prohibition order since 2017, appeared in court last Monday and was released on conditions. 'Conditions included remaining away from the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) victim of the uttering threats charge,' the release reads. Police say they arrested Trimper after he allegedly assaulted the same victim on Wednesday. He now faces additional charges of: assault administering a noxious substance unlawful confinement uttering threats to an additional party possession of a weapon two counts of breaching the release order Anyone with information on this case is asked to call police at 902-543-2464. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Parkobot raises ₹2.09 crore in seed funding from Inflection Point Ventures
Parkobot, a start-up offering an IoT-enabled platform for private parking space monetisation, on Thursday said it has raised ₹2.09 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from high-net-worth individuals. The Kolkata-based company, which is still in stealth mode, plans to use the capital to expand infrastructure, strengthen its backend systems, and grow its presence in new markets. Described as an ' Airbnb for parking ', Parkobot enables private parking owners to rent out their unused spaces on an hourly basis through a connected app and proprietary IoT barrier system. The model aims to address urban challenges related to parking availability and road congestion by bringing underutilised private parking slots into the public domain. The platform operates on a full-stack, in-house tech infrastructure and uses smart automation to streamline parking management. Parkobot said it currently manages high-footfall locations and has recorded over 20,000 monthly bookings through its smart parking management system, which includes pre-booking features and automated boom barriers. The company's founder, Amrit Choudhury, said the broader objective is to improve urban mobility by offering a decentralised alternative to traditional parking infrastructure . The startup is targeting a total addressable market of $114 billion globally, with India accounting for $9.5 billion of that value, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5 per cent. Its strategy hinges on offering real-time, location-based booking capabilities while reducing manual oversight.
Indianapolis Star
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
This year was ridiculously loaded. Vote for Indiana high school girls athlete of the year
The 2024-25 high school sports season is officially in the books. Before we turn our attention to 2025-26 (and with it being the dog days of summer), we're recognizing Indiana's top-performing girls high school athletes from the past season! Voting for the Indiana girls athlete of the year, presented by YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, will be open until noon EST Sunday. Bell capped her career with a Class 3A state championship, hitting a career-best .313 with 333 kills last season. She also logged a career-high 63 aces, 26 blocks, 252 digs and 50 assists against the state's 24th-toughest schedule, per the IPV rankings. The Kansas incoming freshman finished her career with 1,280 kills, 1,131 digs, 168 aces, 108 total blocks and 79 assists, plus 115 wins and three regional championships in four varsity seasons. Creager claimed the all-around state championship at this year's state meet. She won the uneven bars title with a score of 9.675, placed third on beam (9.675), fourth on floor (9.275) and fifth on vault (9.775) to accumulate 37.975 points. The junior was the third Homestead all-around winner overall and first since Shellen Goltz in 2000. Crooke set a state high jump record with a nation-leading clearance of 6-2 in May, then claimed state championships in both the high jump (6-0.25, 2nd nationally; meet record) and long jump (20-4.75, 10th nationally). The Arizona track commit also notched 24 goals and six assists in 17 games for the semistate runner-up Heritage Christian soccer team (96 goals, 32 assists for her career). Dowty, a junior, finished sixth at state (17:48.79), then took fifth at the national Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, fifth at the Foot Locker regional championships and seventh at the NXN Midwest regional championships. Dowty took sixth in the 3200 at state with a time of 10:35.95. Erb, a Kentucky-bound junior, led the Panthers to a semistate runner-up finish, batting .659 with 56 hits, 53 RBIs and 59 runs scored. Her collection of hits included 21 homers, eight triples and 15 doubles, and she also stole 18 bases and posted a .937 fielding percentage on 79 chances with two double plays. Erb is a career .652 hitter with 57 home runs and 193 RBIs. Kirkland finished runner-up at this year's state meet to become the fourth golfer in state history to finish second or better three times in their career. The Xavier incoming freshman and Mental Attitude Award recipient was a three-time all-state honoree and led her team to a fourth-place finish at the 2022 state meet. The 2025 IndyStar Indiana Miss Basketball recipient, Makalusky averaged 22.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.3 assists, while shooting 40% from 3 and 80% at the line for the semistate runner-up Royals. The IU freshman finished her career with 1,933 points. Mishler won two state titles and set a meet record at this year's state meet. The Louisville commit clocked a 21.87 to capture the 50 freestyle championship, then broke the record she set in the 100 freestyle prelims with a time of 47.86 in the finals. Mishler is Wawasee's second state champion in swimming (first since 2012) and set a national record in the 50 free (21.56) in December. Ocampo became the first girls wrestler to medal during the boys state finals, placing sixth at 106. Ocampo won her opening night match by fall in 5:46 over Plymouth's Alonzo Chantea to advance into medal contention. She wrestled back to reach the fifth-place match and lost by decision 3-0. A four-time state qualifier and three-time IHSGW state champ, Ocampo holds the most wins in school history (169) and ranks third in pins (78). The MaxPreps Female Athlete of the Year, Shackell became the second Indiana girl ever to medal at the Olympics while still in high school over the summer, then led the Greyhounds to their 39th straight state title in girls swimming in the winter. The IU swimming recruit won four state titles, leaving her with 15 for her career. The freshman claimed individual state medalist honors with a two-day score of 144 (72-72). She is only the third freshman in the 52-year history of the IHSAA finals to claim individual honors, joining Columbus North's Ava Bunker (2022) and Warsaw's Emily Johnson (2003). Snively is also the first medalist to play for the team champion (Zionsville) since 1999. Tippner led the Millers soccer team to a 19-0-2 record and a third consecutive Class 3A state championship, scoring 24 goals and 16 assists. On the hardwood, the Miami hoops commit set career-highs across the board with 26 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 4.0 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. Vinson overcame a life-threatening illness last summer and returned to lead the Tigers to a 4A state runner-up finish, logging 361 kills (.324 hit%), 16 aces, 40 total blocks and 84 digs over 83 sets. Now an IU freshman, she set a school-record with her 1,940 career kills, and rounded out her high school stat line with 968 digs, 199 aces and 134 blocks. The junior claimed the state cross-country title with a time of 17:12.19, helping her team to a second-place finish behind Carmel. She took first in both the 1600 (4:49.06) and 3200 (10:28.26) at the state track championships. The 2025 Indiana Miss Softball recipient, Zachary totaled a .482 batting average, 196 hits, 169 runs, 174 RBIs, 41 doubles and 20 home runs, 79 stolen bases and a .926 fielding percentage in her four high school seasons. Now a freshman at Notre Dame, she batted a career-best .543 for the state semifinalists with 10 doubles, four triples and eight homers, career-highs in both RBIs (62) and runs (46), and 50 hits, which marked her third consecutive season with at least that many.
