The National Task Force on Sexual Violence on Wednesday held a session to review the draft protocols under the Sexual Offences Act 2010 and examined the draft action plan for the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act 2010 at Cara Lodge.
According to Government Information Agency (GINA), the protocols and action plan are aimed at educating person on the prevention, reporting and elimination of sexual and domestic violence and to be equipped and speak out in this regard. Mechanisms will also be available to assist victims and offer rehabilitation for perpetrators.
The initiatives saw a collaboration between the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the United Nation Chil-dren’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with the aim of protecting persons from sexual and domestic violence and empowering professionals to deal with such issues, GINA stated.
At the event, Minister of Human Services Jennifer Webster lauded the support of UNICEF and UNFPA in the initiative.
Additionally, GINA stated that the Domestic Violence Oversight Committee and the National Task Force