PLOTT: ‘More aggressive and holistic approach’ needed to address violence against women and children
“[…] While we recognise the gains made with amendments to The Domestic Violence Act and the establishment of a Gender-based Violence Unit in the TTPS, the continuing scourge of violence against women and children requires a more aggressive and holistic approach from those in authority.
“We are reminded that the National Strategic Plan on gender-based and sexual violence has not been adopted six years after its formulation…”
The following press statement on increased violence against women in Trinidad and Tobago was submitted to Wired868 by The Powerful Ladies of Trinidad and Tobago (PLOTT):