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Jun 27, 2024 Letters
Dear Editor,
Youth violence is a tragedy that plagues many countries and Guyana is no exception. Some of the recent cases in the news are stark reminders of the urgent need to address the complex issues affecting youth in our communities. Youth violence encompasses a range of behaviours and actions where young individuals are either victims or perpetrators of violent acts.
One of the root causes is the lack of adequate care and supervision of children and youth who have had to learn to “fend” for themselves at an early age and some have used violence and petty crime as a coping strategy.
These incidents not only endanger lives but also undermine the safety and well-being of our neighbourhoods. Amidst these challenges, initiatives like DRIVE (Diversion Reintegration Interventions Vital for Empowerment) spearheaded by ChildLinK Inc., and its partners offers a second chance to youth coming into contact with the law.
The DRIVE initiative is currently being implemented in communities in Georgetown, Region 3 and Region 6 and represents a comprehensive approach to addressing juvenile delinquency by providing diversion opportunities to steer youth away from a life of crime. Through reintegration with adequate family care, counseling, skills development, and community engagement, DRIVE aims to inspire youth to take a more positive approach in their growth to make meaningful contribution to their families and communities.
Prevention through education, early intervention through support programmes, and rehabilitation through family and community-based initiatives are essential components of a holistic approach to combatting youth violence. Some steps that can be taken to reduce juvenile delinquency resulting in decreased youth crime includes; parents being actively involved in children’s lives, and knowing their daily activities, youth participation in sports and positive extracurricular activities coupled with positive peer influence like pushing a friend to study harder, or discouraging illegal and risky activities.
ChildLink Guyana
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