PLOTT: ‘More aggressive and holistic approach’ needed to address violence against women and children
“[…] While we recognise the gains made with amendments to The Domestic Violence Act and the establishment of a Gender-based Violence Unit in the TTPS, the continuing scourge of violence against women and children requires a more aggressive and holistic approach from those in authority.
“We are reminded that the National Strategic Plan on gender-based and sexual violence has not been adopted six years after its formulation…”
The following press statement on increased violence against women in Trinidad and Tobago was submitted to Wired868 by The Powerful Ladies of Trinidad and Tobago (PLOTT):
PLOTT calls for adoption of policy on sexual, gender-based violence
Saturday 12 December 2020
FEMINITT founder Ashlee Burnett holds a sign that says To end GBV we must hold perpetrators accountable during the Chalkback TT initiative against gender-based violence on Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain on Thursday. PLOTT on Saturday called for the adoption of the national policy on gender-based and sexual violence. PHOTO BY AYANNA KINSALE -
AS the national discussion on protecting women from assault continues, the Powerful Ladies of TT (PLOTT) is again calling for the adoption of the national strategic plan on gender-based and sexual violence.
In a media release on Saturday, PLOTT called on the Government and Judiciary to address proposed recommendations such as effective policing with an efficient court system; user-friendly support systems for victims; increased support for NGOs to address domestic violence/gender-based violence; introduction of more programmes for perpetrato