Ekurhuleni stakeholders take GBV awareness door-to-door in Dukathole
Clinical Forensic Medical Services, Germiston SAPS and partners visited households in Dukathole to educate residents on reporting GBV, child abuse and sexual offences during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Ekurhuleni Clinical Forensic Medical Services (Bertha Gxowa Care Centre), together with Germiston SAPS and other stakeholders, had a door to door awareness campaign at Dukathole informal settlement.
This was part of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.
Other stakeholders included the Department of Social Development GBV Unit, Ekupholeni, Department of COGTA, Germiston PCO, ward councillors, Germiston SAPS Youth Desk, City of Ekurhuleni Mayors Office and mental health social workers.
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Community members were empowered with information about gender-based violence, sexual offences, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking.
“They were informed about the importance of reporting rape as soon as possible, within 72 hours. Parents were also advised to look after their children, not to leave children alone without supervision, and to report all cases that involve children as stipulated in Section 110 of Children’s Act 38 of 2005.
“Social workers are available at local hospital, clinics, police stations and the Departments of Social Development in case they need help or psycho-social support,” said Ekurhuleni Clinical Forensic Medical Services (Bertha Gxowa Care Centre) manager Sr Hazel Moagi.
