On May 21, members of the Edenvale SAPS and Edenvale Community Police Forum Youth Crime Prevention Forum were out in full force.
Members of the forum spent their morning highlighting the dangers against the youth in today’s society.
Sergeant Jacob Mashile, head of the Edenvale SAPS Social Crime Prevention Unit, said the awareness campaign was focused on highlighting the dangers of bullying, alcohol and drug abuse.
“Any type of abuse is a silent crime and needs to be reported,” said Mashile.
Musician Garth Taylor, who was at the awareness campaign, said he hopes to get more involved with the forum and assist in its growth.
“This forum has a hands-on approach. It teaches our youth to be proactive instead of reactive.”
All the youngsters involved said they were happy to be making a difference.
“I feel happy to be part of this initiative. It stands for something good and by being part of this initiative I feel I can make a difference to the youth,” said forum member Jade Barros.
She said this was the second initiative to be done by forum. The first was at the Edenvale City Improvement District’s Superhero Fun Run.
Yammkela Dlulisa, a member of the forum, said it was nice to be involved in the initiative.
First Princess of the 2016 Miss Teen Social Entrepreneur SA, Daniella Ribeiro, who was also at the event, said the forum is important because it has the best interests of the youth in mind.
“The youth are the future of our country,” said Ribeiro.
The forum is open to youngsters between the ages of 16 and 21.
To get involved join the Youth Crime Prevention Forum Facebook page.
