The programme is mandatory at all police stations in Gauteng and offers service and support to victims of crimes ranging from robberies to sexual violence.
The breakfast was attended by programme volunteers along with special guests of Sandton police, Colonel Guy Killian and Brigadier Allan Billings. Billings, who addressed the volunteers said, “South Africa doesn’t need more money, but it does need more caring people.”
He expressed his sincerest thanks for the work done by the volunteers throughout this year adding, “We are completely grateful for the work you’ve done. You’ve worked in silence and let your results show; helping people realise that their dreams still count.”
Chairperson of the programme, Sue Egdes said, “It has been a year of great change, but we’ve seen such amazing commitment from the volunteers. We have contacted over 200 victims a month and we’ve also trained and are bringing in new volunteers.”
Egdes added, “In the new year, we are committed to assisting more people, but also hope less people go through the trauma of crime.”
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