By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- Police together with Department of Health, SANCA, Love Life, Eye on the Child, Light Holistic Care Centre and the Kimberley Community Police Forum(CPF) held a programme in Colville, Kimberley relating to Child Protection week.

The National Child Protection Week is held annually between 2 and 6 June 2014.

“Topics pertaining to drug abuse, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, HIV and Aids and the protection of children were the order of the day. Children were informed of their rights and the responsibilities that form part of these rights. Parents were also informed of child neglect, foetal alcohol syndrome and reminded of the task they have at hand, with raising their children” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

Several care givers, social workers and child abuse councillors made expositions, emphasizing to the community that help is available and encouraged them to speak out against any form of abuse they are aware of. The children were also spoilt with some gifts and treats which were sponsored ENA Protection Services.

The programme was continued to Assmandia and Postdene Primary schools in Postmasburg, where The SAPS band performed to approximately 900 children. Several speakers from the SAPS Provincial Office, local police and Child Line emphasized the importance of safety, their rights and the responsibilities thereof.

“Safety hint pamphlets were distributed and children were reminded of how special and valuable they are” Kock said.

On the Friday, 6 June 2014 Kimberley SAPS Cluster Office held a roadshow which comprised of a community march in the form of a community outreach and a visit to the Greenpoint Primary School. At the school the community, scholars, parents and educators were greeted with a live performance of the SAPS band and the renowned blind DJ Alex. Motivational talks were done by SAPS and a scholar of Greenpoint Primary.

“SAPS Organised Crime Unit members informed the community about the dangers of drugs and how it is linked to human trafficking. Lastly, Child Line and SANCA added safety hints to approximately 1100 children that attended the event” he said.
-TDN
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