Government to hold National Consultation on Citizen Security

A National Consultation on Citizen Security is being planned by the Dr. Drew-led administration to address crime and violence. The National Consultation forms part of a 90 Day comprehensive campaign dubbed 90 Days of Intensity: A Whole Society Responsibility.

It will be held on 22nd August, 2024. The venue will be announced in the coming days.

The main objective of the campaign is “to address crime and violence from a public health perspective through a collaborative, community-driven approach that involves various stakeholders, promotes prevention, and fosters resilience”.

One of the key activities of the 90 Day Campaign is a National Consultation on Citizen Security. Its main objective is to engage national stakeholders in order to develop comprehensive strategies and solutions for citizen security. 

The national consultation will include experts from various disciplines, policymakers and community leaders. It will further address topics including youth violence, domestic violence, community policing, and the criminal justice system. 

An important outcome of the consultation process will be the development of a National Action Plan for Citizen Security.

According to Minister of National Security, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, “The Government has already initiated a few preliminary discussions with stakeholders in its efforts to ensure that the National Consultation is inclusive and data driven.”

Drew continued, “Citizen security is everybody’s responsibility but the government must take the lead in addressing threats to our national security and ensuring safe communities. 

“The National Consultation is integral to the Government’s ambitious agenda for creating a Sustainable Island State. One of the key pillars of that agenda is social protection. Hence, the National Consultation and, by extension, the 90 Day Campaign will help us to achieve that goal.”

As part of the 90 Day Campaign, several activities will be staged including town hall meetings, community outreach programmes, career fairs, and educational workshops.

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