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Regional Workshop on Operational Command of Gender-Based Violence Policing Kicks Off in Jamaica

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Senior law enforcement officials from across the Caribbean will come together to share experiences and best practices in managing Dedicated Domestic and Sexual Violence Units (DDSVUs) as part of the Regional Workshop on Operational Command of Gender-Based Violence Policing. The five-day workshop, hosted by the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Inter-American Development Bank, UN Women, and European Union, aims to enhance the technical capabilities of law enforcement agencies in addressing gender-based violence. High-level experts will exchange lessons learned and best practices with senior officers from six Caribbean countries, focusing on the day-to-day management of GBV cases.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop will be attended by senior law enforcement officials from six Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • The event aims to enhance the technical capabilities of law enforcement agencies in addressing gender-based violence through the sharing of experiences and best practices.
  • High-level experts will lead discussions on the operational command of gender-based violence policing, focusing on the day-to-day management of GBV cases.
  • The workshop is organized by the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Inter-American Development Bank, UN Women, and European Union.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to register for the opening ceremony and participate in-person or via a livestream on YouTube.

Statistics:

  • The workshop will take place from July 18-22, 2022, in Kingston, Jamaica.
  • The event will be attended by senior officers from six Caribbean countries.
  • The five-day workshop aims to address the technical day-to-day GBV case management with Unit leaders.
  • The opening ceremony will take place on July 18, 2022, from 9:00-10:15 a.m. EST (local time in Jamaica).

Sources:

  • The Jamaica Constabulary Force
  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • UN Women
  • European Union
  • pivotalsources.com
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.

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