In 2023, Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera constituted the city’s Domestic Violence Task Force in an effort to reduce rates of domestic violence citywide. The goal of the Task force is to address the city's high rate of domestic violence cases, as well as prioritize education and awareness by conducting multilingual educational and prevention campaigns. Beginning in 2024, in furtherance of this goal, the Task Force is focusing on breaking the stigma and silence around domestic violence, especially among immigrant communities, and addressing its common misinformation and misconceptions through faith-based community outreach.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, we encourage you to call 9-1-1
There are several domestic violence resources available to victims and affected families. If you would like to learn more about the work of the Task Force or about how you can help, please contact Nana Amma Ankrah, Esq. at Nankrah [at] city.centralfallsri.gov (Nankrah[at]city[dot]centralfallsri[dot]gov).
