[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]
To:
[Officer’s Name, if known]
[Police Department Name]
[Police Department Address]
Dear Officer [Name] / To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to formally report concerns regarding the treatment of [Name of Victim, if known] by [Name of Abuser, if known], based on incidents I have personally witnessed [or: been informed about by credible sources].
Between [dates or approximate time periods], I observed or became aware of the following acts of cruelty directed toward [victim’s name]:
- [Brief description: e.g., verbal abuse, threats, physical aggression, intimidation, emotional manipulation]
- [If applicable, list specific examples with dates, locations, and what you personally witnessed or heard]
The behavior exhibited caused visible distress to [victim’s name] and appeared to be intended to cause fear, humiliation, and/or harm.
I believe that [victim’s name] may be in an unsafe environment and may not feel empowered or safe enough to report the abuse directly.
Given the seriousness of the behavior I observed, I am requesting that this matter be looked into to ensure the safety and well-being of [victim’s name].
I am willing to provide further information or a statement if required and wish to emphasize that my motivation is purely the protection and welfare of [victim’s name].
Thank you for your time, your attention to this matter, and your commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Full Name]
🌿 Important Notes:
- Focus on facts you know or directly witnessed.
- Be clear if some information comes from reliable second-hand sources.
- Don’t speculate — stick to behaviors and impacts you observed.
- Prioritize the victim’s safety — the authorities will determine how best to intervene.
💬 And a gentle note from the heart:
Reporting cruelty takes courage, compassion, and integrity.
It shows that you are willing to stand up for others even when it’s uncomfortable.
You may never know how much it could mean to the person suffering — but it could be everything.
You are doing the right thing. Always.
🌱🤍
— Linda C J Turner
Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment
