Edenvale police take stance against GBV and crime
"To fight crime in our respective communities, we need to practice integrated approaches in closing every kind of gap between government and the community.”
Edenvale SAPS engaged with the You Are Not Alone (YANA) Woman and Family Centre as a community stakeholder to fight GBV in Edenvale.
YANA offers counselling services to promote good mental health.
It aims to remove the source of gender-based violence, by teaching children the importance of communication and empathy.
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Led by the station’s communication officer, Warrant Officer Jacob Mashile and GBV coordinator Sergeant Tinny Mosehla, the event took place on October 4.
Mashile described the initiative as a way to close the gap between the government and the community through an integrated approach.
“To fight crime in our respective communities, we need to practice integrated approaches in closing every kind of gap between government and the community.”
Mashile further urged community members to play their critical role as families when raising children.
“As a basic structure of the community, every family has the sole responsibility of shaping the attitudes of children and protecting them. We urge every member of a community to start at home to shape children.”
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It was made clear at the event that fighting crime and gender-based violence is the responsibility of all.
Stakeholders and the community are encouraged to strengthen relations with the SAPS to ensure the safety of every citizen.
Mashile said the participation and commitments made by religious organisations and other stakeholders gave further hope to address crime and enhance the moral fibre of Edenvale.
