Jamaicans who experience or witness domestic violence are being encouraged to access available support services to seek assistance, report incidents, and obtain information that highlights the seriousness of the issue.

The call comes from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through its Domestic Violence Intervention (DVI) Unit and the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) as national efforts to address and reduce domestic violence continue across the island.

Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, Sub-Officer in charge of the DVI  Unit, Detective Sergeant Damion Hammond, referenced a recent statement by Police Commissioner, Dr Kevin Blake, who underscored that domestic violence remains a significant and pervasive challenge in society, while reaffirming the JCF’s commitment to addressing the issue.