Sandra Dean Patterson
Dr. Sandra Dean Patterson is the director of the Bahamas Crisis Centre and a prominent advocate for women's rights, particularly in addressing issues of violence against women. She has called for the Bahamian government to reconsider its stance on criminalizing marital rape and emphasizes the need for comprehensive legal protections for victims of domestic violence.
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Dr. Sandra Dean Patterson, president of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, described Adriel's death as their worst nightmare.
Adriel Moxey: The case that shocked the nation
Bahamas· 2026-02-13
Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson, Director of the Crisis Centre, revealed the disturbing figures on Friday.
180 child sex abuse cases reported to Crisis Centre in past yearBahamas· 2025-09-20
Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson says the lack of a national forensic lab denies survivors justice and retraumatises them in court.
Lack of labs delaying justice for rape victimsBahamas· 2025-09-04
Bahamas Crisis Centre (BCC) director Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson recently said that although there have been some meetings to discuss the way forward, more progress is needed.
Senator blasts govt for violence commission delayBahamas· 2025-08-17
Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson, founder of the Crisis Centre, said the centre has been receiving more calls from teens expressing suicidal thoughts.
1 in 5 teens has attempted suicideBahamas· 2025-07-04
Sandra Dean-Patterson, director of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, voiced support for the idea of body-worn cameras as a protective measure.
Munroe defends camera proposal for visitor safetyBahamas· 2025-04-15
Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson is the director of the Crisis Centre who expressed concern about the emotional needs of boys.
‘Rise in young boys with suicidal thoughts’Bahamas· 2025-03-03
Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson, director of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, echoed similar sentiments, stressing the importance of stepping up when others need help.
Bus attack victim meets her rescuerBahamas· 2025-03-03
Bahamas Crisis Centre director Dr Sandra Dean Patterson said yesterday that the authority is needed to 'bring everyone together'.
PM seeks consensus on marital rape lawBahamas· 2025-02-18
