The call was made by the District Community Liaison Officer (DCLO) of Bugesera Inspector of Police, Jeannine Nyiramugisha during a meeting held on Friday, 01st June.
She noted that by fighting drug abuse, GBV will be tackled from its core source.
“If we are to address the problem of GBV and child abuse, we need to get to the source of its causes to address it more effectively,” IP Nyiramugisha remarked.
She noted that the effects of GBV could go as far as to affect the development and wellbeing of communities.
“A victim of psychological or physical violence may not be in position to perform effectively or even contribute to the development of the household and community. This may be the same case for a child who has suffered abuse or mistreatment,” she said.
“GBV can be effectively addressed if every citizen breaks the silence and report such cases that happen in their homes and communities. Whenever you hear of any family misunderstanding, you should find a way to address it if it’s in your jurisdiction, or report to other authorities before it erupts into something violent,” she said.
She went on to say that; “You cannot work in isolation and expect remarkable results, and that’s why as police, we work with everyone but also count on you to work with the people to feel that gap where police can’t be at all time.”
At the end of the meeting, members of CPCs recommitted to embark on intense sensitization campaigns within their communities and identify families that are embroiled in wrongs so as they could get help.
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