Social crime prevention workshop held at Amanzimtoti Primary School
The goal is not only to make children aware and vigilant, but to empower them with up-building, age appropriate information.
THE Amanzimtoti police station’s social crime prevention team together with the Amanzimtoti Community Police Forum (ACPF) and stakeholders were recently welcomed at Amanzimtoti Primary School.
150 Grade 6 and 7 learners were addressed on critical subjects thanks to the proactive and dedicated principal, staff, and teachers.
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“When we engage primary school children, it is our goal to empower them with up-building, age appropriate information. Equipping them to use their ‘superpowers’ to stay safe both physically and online. We also ensure that they know who to reach out to for help,” said ACPF public relations officer, Estelle van Eeden.
Merlene Matthew, chairperson of the ACPF, presented on human trafficking, Amanzimtoti police station’s Sergeant Nondumiso Mncwabe, spoke about the victim friendly services available at SAPS and Constable Nkululeko Gwala and Warrant Officer Thembelani Minya, did drug awareness and spoke about what happens when children are in conflict with the law.
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Orienda Pepu of Amanzimtoti Trauma Unit spoke on gender-based violence and Van Eeden, who is also a part of counter-human trafficking organisation, Sparrow Trust, presented on cyber safety and risks of online exploitation via social media.
“Our goal is not only to make children aware and vigilant, but also to equip them to prioritise their personal safety,” said Van Eeden.
For more information, email pro@toticpf.org.za. Alternatively, contact SAPS Crime Stop 10111, Childline 116 or SA National Human Trafficking Hotline 080 022 2777.
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