Youth group speaks out against attacks on children
Published:Wednesday | October 31, 2018 | 10:32 AM
President of the National Police Youth Club Council (NPYCC) Adriel Grant says a coordinated effort is needed to stem the murder and abuse of children.
“The NPYCC unreservedly condemns the killings and attacks against our nation’s children. As a youth organisation we are saying enough is enough; we are ready to assist the Government and civil society groups to find workable solutions to stem the gruesome attacks on children in this country,” said Grant in a statement.
He said all law-abiding citizens should speak out against the atrocities being committed against vulnerable groups.
“It is time to speak up; let our voices be heard. Let’s express our disgust at the violent attacks on our children. Let us eradicate this threat and continue to mould the lives of our children in being productive members of society,” appealed Grant.
He noted that the NPYCC is concerned about the spate of attacks against children, resulting in many of them being mutilated and killed.
Since the start of the year, over 30 children have been murdered, the latest being 14-year-old Raven Wilson whose mutilated body was found on Sunday, October 21 by residents in her community in Top Road in St Ann.
Grant added that his organisation is equally concerned by the alarming number of children being reported missing.
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