Cleveland CPF hosts children and youth day
JOBURG – The forum will not condone any form of criminality by any member of the security agencies, that includes security companies, JMPD and SAPS members.
Cleveland Community Policing Forum (CCPF) hosted a children and youth day event at Cleveland SAPS on June 23.
The aim of the event was to create awareness of violence against women and children, including assaults, domestic violence, murder, abuse, rape and human trafficking in the Cleveland policing area.
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CCPF chairperson Godfrey Mothibe encouraged the youth to be involved and participate in self-empowerment by establishing small, medium and large businesses.
He said participating in businesses will lessen the involvement and participation in criminal indulgences that could shorten the lives of the youth.
“We have found a better solution to keep our children off the streets. We would like to introduce the youth desk band and brass band. We would also like to start sports teams and aftercare classes to help children and the youth.
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“I am appealing to residents and businesses to assist us by providing soccer and netball kits – footballs and handballs, rugby balls, cricket bats, balls, tennis rackets and balls. We are also collecting new or used school uniforms, unused musical instruments, books, magazines and blankets,” he said.
At the end of the event, carry bags and crime awareness pamphlets were handed out to children.
“Children will know who to contact and what to do when someone assaults or commits any act of violence against them,” he said.
Contact Godfrey Mothibe on 081 504 8811 or 074 339 1122.
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