Residents educated about 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
CLEVELAND – The aim of the event was to educate residents about domestic violence against women and children.
Cleveland SAPS, Social Crime Prevention, communication officers, Sector 4 Crime Forum, Social Development, Jeppe Patrollers and the Youth Desk held the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign at Denver Informal settlement recently.
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“The aim of the event was to educate residents about domestic violence against women and children,” said spokesperson for Cleveland SAPS Capt Johan Jordaan.
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Residents were given pamphlets containing information about gender-based violence. Jordaan said the event was a success. “Residents supported the event and they were willing to learn more about violence against women and children,” he said.
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