“As the police we want to strongly urge everyone to get
involved when it comes to the protection of our children. When I hear how Friends of Child Protection are
giving out comfort packs, I feel that it’s about time that we start giving out ‘discomfort
packs’ to people who refuse to take the welfare of our children seriously. Yesterday
we had 50,000 people at Loftus Versfeld for the rugby match between the
Stormers and the Bulls. Why can’t we have 50,000 people standing up for the
rights and protection of our children?
In our country and abroad, we are quick to follow sporting
events, week after week, day after day, but when it comes to children we only have
one Child Protection Week in this country.
It’s about time that we make it a 365 day initiative.
Men need to rise up because it is always women leading the way
when it comes to child protection and children’s issues. The perpetrators in 99% of the cases are men. It’s about time that men stand up, take
responsibility and lead the battle against child abuse. When it comes to the 16 Days of Activism this
year, men specifically will be called up to lead the event within the SAP ranks
and be responsible for arrangements.
These are the kinds of outcomes that we would like to see as
the SAPS.”
Lieutenant-General A.H. Lamoer
Provincial Commissioner: SAPS Western
Cape
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