Domestic violence is everybody’s business August 21, 2013 By admin Dear Editor, The Human Services Ministry is concerned about the core issue of domestic violence and the extent to which it has pervaded our society – killing and maiming women and innocent children. Domestic violence is one of the most complex issues in human behaviour for which there appears to be no easy or immediate answer. Over the years the ministry has earnestly endeavoured to address this issue, laying the foundation for the legal, administrative, operational and sensitisation processes, and with the assistance of other agencies, has been engaged in the training of law enforcement officers and the judiciary in an effort to combat this scourge. We have reached out to communities, not only to sensitise them, but to awaken their consciousness to ways in which communities could be proactive in responding to this violence. In our pursuit we had earlier commissioned studies and some research intended to underpin the measures put in place. The ministry is currently reviewing, reshaping and retooling all its efforts, and will shortly introduce new initiatives all aimed at addressing violence within our society. In spite of all this, it is recognised that there is a threshold which is difficult to traverse, even in situations where the ideal measures might be in place and that is, unfortunately, the closed doors of the homes located throughout the country where, in too many cases, the tragedies could hardly have been pre-empted. We are committed to the belief that domestic violence, in all its forms, must not be tolerated and that pre-emptive measures wherever possible, must be implemented. Just as important is the fact that appropriate penalties must be enforced when the situation demands it. Say no to violence! Let us all join together to end violence in Guyana. Domestic violence is everybody’s business. Sohodra Rampersaud, Public relations officer Ministry of Human Services
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:46:00 +0000
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