While discussing how to curb incidences of crime and violence, Corporal Mark Billy speaking on NBC radio’s “Views on Issues” programme, says that often times when the police are called out to an incident of domestic violence, the woman being abused refuses to press charges. He says that this sends the wrong message to any… Continue Reading →
The Gender Affairs division in the Ministry of Social Development is urging Vincentians to seek help to deal with issues of domestic abuse. The appeal comes on the heels of incidents in Chateaubelair on Sunday where a woman was hacked to death by her ex-boyfriend. The alleged perpetrator has since died in hospital after apparently… Continue Reading →
The Gender Affairs Division within the Ministry of National Mobilization will be hosting a workshop this afternoon at the at the Vermont community Centre. The workshop is expected to focus on domestic violence and abuse against men and women. The Ministry is inviting persons in Vermont and surrounding areas to attend the event schedule to… Continue Reading →