{"id":228740,"date":"2025-03-12T06:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=228740"},"modified":"2025-03-12T08:08:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:08:07","slug":"the-government-of-antigua-and-barbuda-leads-the-way-in-addressing-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/the-government-of-antigua-and-barbuda-leads-the-way-in-addressing-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"The Government of Antigua and Barbuda Leads the Way in Addressing Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-370205036\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JWBUbh6zeYkKTzG4khGL3k\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-3797112204\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1920w, 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March 10th, 2025,<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-joins-kings-baton-relay-for-2026-commonwealth-games\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> witnessed a powerful moment in its ongoing fight against violence with the <strong><em>Capacity Building Workshop on the Caribbean Model for Behavioral and Cultural Change<\/em> <\/strong>held at the UWI Five Islands Campus.\u00a0<\/p><div id=\"antig-769061140\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The event, organised by the Government of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-join-in-the-observance-of-international-day-of-women-judges\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a>,<\/strong> the UWI Five Islands Campus and UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), aimed to address youth violence, domestic violence, and gender-based violence and marked a critical step in bringing together the nation&#8217;s stakeholders and from around the region, to work toward a safer, more inclusive society for all.<\/p><div id=\"antig-30173328\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On behalf of Honorable Rawdon Turner, the Minister of Social and Urban Transformation, Senator Michael Joseph, representing the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment, addressed the gathering. Senator Joseph passionately highlighted the Government&#8217;s commitment to addressing violence in all its forms, reinforcing that responsibility lies with every sector of society. <em>\u201cWe are all part of this effort. Every sector\u2014education, health, business, and community\u2014must come together to create lasting solutions. Together, we can build a society where violence is no longer a part of our daily lives,\u201d<\/em> he said, echoing the call for unity and action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of Antigua and Barbuda fully pledged its support to take meaningful, timely action in addressing these issues. The workshop itself was seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing national and regional dialogue on violence prevention and social change.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3031642339\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Special recognition was given to key stakeholders who contributed to the success of the event. DeJane Gibbons Liaison Officer, and team from the United Nations Population Fund, Dr Camille Samuel, and Ms. Adeola Matthew from the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, and Dr. Sue Ann Barrat, the workshop&#8217;s lead facilitator, were all acknowledged for their hard work. In collaboration with the Government&#8217;s Youth Violence Intervention and Management Committee, these individuals set the foundation for a transformative journey toward peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent Secretary Colin O&#8217;Keiffe reflected on the Ministry\u2019s proactive steps, sharing, <em>\u201cIn 2023, we recognized the urgency of this matter. The Youth Violence and Intervention Committee was formed, and from day one, we understood that this had to be an ongoing effort. This is a journey, and we must all work together to create solutions,\u201d<\/em> reinforcing that collective and continuous action is essential for meaningful change.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2631506692\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Youth Violence and Intervention Committee identified seven key strategies to combat violence in Antigua and Barbuda, each designed to drive progress:<\/p><div id=\"antig-3974261565\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A National Peace Walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legislative Reform and Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital Investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media Engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with 6th Gear and the Oral Tradition Roots Foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Resource Capacity Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous Support for Improved Systems<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These strategies represent more than just plans\u2014they are commitments to the people of Antigua and Barbuda, aimed at fostering a society that prioritizes peace, safety, and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government is also addressing the critical link between mental health and violence, with initiatives such as the proposed Mental Health Recovery facility in Seaview Farm, along with plans for similar facilities in Barbuda. These efforts are part of a broader vision to ensure that healing and support are available to those who need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><strong><em>Capacity Building Workshop on the Caribbean Model for Behavioral and Cultural Change<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>was a vital step in sparking a nationwide movement. It was a clear affirmation of the Government\u2019s belief that combating violence is a shared responsibility, and the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation encouraged all sectors\u2014educational institutions, churches, media, businesses, and residents\u2014to actively contribute to the solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we move forward, let us embrace this call to action. Let us unite to eliminate violence, prioritize healing, and create a society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. This is our collective mission, and with unity, dedication, and determination, we will succeed in creating a safer, more peaceful Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JWBUbh6zeYkKTzG4khGL3k\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JWBUbh6zeYkKTzG4khGL3k\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JWBUbh6zeYkKTzG4khGL3k\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUPCLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JWBUbh6zeYkKTzG4khGL3k\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-2777090163\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" 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