SAPS #Men4Change host awareness campaign to stop violence against women, childre…

SAPS #Men4Change host awareness campaign to stop violence against women, children and vulnerable groups

PRETORIA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) through its #Men4Change structure, hosted a #SAPS men mobilisation awareness campaign in Pretoria to stop violence against women, children and vulnerable groups.

The awareness campaign was led by the men in blue seeking to raise awareness on the scourge of violence with a view of mobilising society to play an active role in assisting the work of the Police in detecting, preventing and fighting Gender-Based Violence within communities.

The campaign has drawn at least 1500 male police officers.

The Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele and male senior management from the Department of Police lead the campaign. Metro Police, IPID, PSIRA and members of the Civilian Secretariat of the Police Service also formed part of the campaign.

Proceedings commenced at Church Square, proceeded to Sunnyside Police Station wherein the Minister of Police conducted a compliance visit to assess on how victims of #GBV are being treated at police stations. The Minister also utilised the platform to educate the nation on what steps ought to be followed when reporting a case of GBV.
From Sunnyside Police Station, the awareness campaign proceeded to Jubilee Park where the Minister and male senior management of the SAPS addressed the men in blue.

⚠️ Be sure to tune in on eNCA, DSTV Channel 403, tonight at 21:00 when Maj Gen Bafana Linda will be interviewed on today’s awareness march against Gender Based Violence. #ActAgainstAbuse

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