By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- The police together with Department of Health, SANCA, Love Life, Eye on the Child, Light Holistic Care Centre and the Kimberley Community Police Forum held a programme in Colville, Kimberley.

The programmes started at 14:30 on Wednesday and this multi-disciplinary approach forms part of the National Child Protection Week which is held between 2 and 6 June 2014.

Topics such as drug abuse, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, HIV and Aids and the protection of children were at the order of the day.

“Children were reminded of their rights and the responsibilities that come with 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 and councillors made presentations emphasizing to the community that help is available and encouraged them to speak out on any form of abuse they might be aware of.

Several of the programmes are planned for National Child Protection Week and beyond, where children and the community are motivated to dream, believe and achieve. The children were also spoilt with some gifts and treats which were sponsored ENA Protection Services.-TDN
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