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

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The Regional Workshop on Operational Command of Gender-Based Violence Policing, hosted by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), UN Women, and the European Union, commenced on July 18, 2022, in Kingston, Jamaica. The five-day workshop aims to address the technical day-to-day GBV case management with Unit leaders from six Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. High-level international experts will exchange experiences and lessons learned with senior law enforcement officers in the Caribbean.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop brings together senior officers from six Caribbean countries to share experiences and learn from high-level international experts in managing Dedicated Domestic and Sexual Violence Units (DDSVUs).
  • The event aims to address the technical day-to-day GBV case management with Unit leaders, focusing on operational command of gender-based violence policing.
  • The JCF, IDB, UN Women, and the European Union are co-hosting the workshop, with a hybrid in-person and livestream setup for journalists and interested participants.
  • Journalists can register to cover the event in-person or watch the livestream via YouTube, with contact details provided for Golda Lee Bruce.

Statistics:

  • The workshop will take place from July 18-22, 2022, in Kingston, Jamaica.
  • Six Caribbean countries are participating in the workshop: The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • The event will feature high-level international experts and senior law enforcement officers from the participating countries.
  • The JCF, IDB, UN Women, and the European Union are co-hosting the workshop, with a focus on operational command of gender-based violence policing.

Sources:

  • Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)
  • Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
  • UN Women
  • European Union
  • IDB's press release on the Regional Workshop on Operational Command of Gender-Based Violence Policing

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