Police join organisations to create awareness on gender-based violence
Elderly residents at the Eleazer Home were also educated on gender-based violence and how to stay safe during the festive season.
AN impactful initiative to help curb gender-based violence (GBV) was hosted by Wentworth police, in conjunction with members of the Victim Friendly Centre (VFC) and the Rapid Response Team (RTT).
The initiative coincided with the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, commemorated annually from November 25 to December 10.
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Social-crime prevention officer, Warrant Officer Krishna Nair, together with the communications officer of the Wentworth Police Station, Captain Mbuso Gumede, joined hands with volunteers from the VFF and RTT to distribute pamphlets with information on how to spot the signs of GBV and where to get help.
The initiative culminated with a placard demonstration at the corner of Austerville Road and Quality Street, aimed at creating awareness of GBV as well as encouraging victims to report perpetrators of acts of GBV.
Further to this, Wentworth police hosted an awareness programme at the Eleazer Home, where elderly residents were educated on GBV as well as safety during the festive season.
Gumede taught the residents about safety and protecting themselves, and the processes on how to report crime.
“We warned the residents to safeguard themselves when visiting shopping malls and other areas during this festive season. We thank all role-players who gave their time to help curb GBV in our community by creating awareness,” Gumede added.
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