ANNOUNCEMENT: Marigot Town Hall Meeting - No Excuse for Sexual Abuse
Marigot Town Hall Meeting - No Excuse for Sexual Abuse
Following the recent cases from the North East heard in the High court, many concerns have been raised about the procedures for the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases. Another Town Hall meeting hosted by the NGO Coalition for the protection of children and Youth will take place on Thursday 19th November at 4.30pm.
This time it is in Marigot and the venue is the Will Stratmore Stevens Government School.
The General Public will be given an opportunity to express their feelings about the increase in Sexual Abuse cases coming to light in Dominica and their views about such topics as:
- convicted rapists being out on bail for a new offence,
- the length of time it takes to have a case heard in the courts,
- the experience of reporting matters to the Police and Welfare Departments,
- the handling of sexual abuse victims within the Health system,
- the incidences of sexual abuse by people in positions of authority in the Church, the Education system and in Government.
The discussions will continue on the pros and cons of a Bail Act, a Sexual Offenders Register, Mandatory Reporting and a Family Court.
information is available from: Dernel Dailey 616 3656 for those who wish to set up PA and reserve their seats.
Chairperson Delroy Williams 225 6367
Vice Chairperson Gloria Walsh 276 3129
Acting Secretary Tina Alexander 235 8367
Agencies represented in the Coalition include:
The National Youth Council
Love One Teach One
Lifeline Ministries
Child Fund
East Federation
West Federation
Dominica Planned Parenthood Association
Dominica Arts and Crafts Producers Association
AGANAR
Dominica National Council of Women
Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities
CARIMAN
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