Saint John City Police Chief Bill Reid tells Tide News some at-risk families find the stress of the holidays too much and domestic violence incidents tend to increase.
The Saint John Police Force has a Christmas card campaign to make sure people are aware of the numbers they can call if they need help. They emphasize the police are there to help stop crime before it happens and not simply deal with it after the fact.
The 24-hour line for the Hestia House women's shelter is 506-634-7570. The non-emergency line for the Saint John Police Force is 648-3200
