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It is not the duty of the Barbados Police Service (BPS) only to end the scourge of crime and violence. It’s a task for all of society, starting in the home, says Crime Prevention Specialist Inspector Stephen Griffith.Speaking on Friday evening at the premiere of End De Violence - The Series screening put on by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment at Olympus Theatre, Sheraton Mall Christ Church, Griffith pleaded with Barbadians to play their respective roles and lead lives dedicated to anti-violence.“It is not the police force’s responsibility only. It is an all-country responsibility. I am asked from time to time, ‘What is the police force doing about the violence’. Well, the police force did not raise your child. It starts in the home,” he suggested.The senior police officer defended the work of the BPS saying that they collaborate with several organisations to stamp out crime but he said parents must also support their children to become law-abiding cit
‘End De Violence Now’ Campaign launched
Article by June 14, 2021
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment launched its Anti-Violence Campaign last Saturday evening at the Wildey Gymnasium, under the theme End De Violence Now.
During the virtual launch, Minister Dwight Sutherland made the call to “end de violence now”, as he encouraged families, corporate society, non-governmental organisations, and especially the youth to join in the campaign to stop the violence in communities, which is “threatening our social fabric”.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I invite you to join hands with … my Ministry as we work together to re-create a safe, enriching and productive space, now and for future generations….