Sandra Dean Patterson
BahamasactivistFemale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%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 is a child psychologist who has argued against a fully public registry.
Christian Council calls for "balanced approach" to sex offenders listBahamas· 2026-07-22
Bahamas Crisis Centre director Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson said the lack of a forensic laboratory was forcing rape victims to wait months for critical DNA testing.
AG: DNA testing could be available locally before end of yearBahamas· 2026-07-22
Sandra Dean-Patterson has warned against opening the Sexual Offenders Register to the public, saying it could fuel vigilantism.
Sex offender register could fuel vigilantesBahamas· 2026-06-24
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 nationBahamas· 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
