"Regrettably, St Maarten has also experienced several acts of violent crimes which include rape during robbery, battery, child sexual abuse. Not enough is being done to assist victims in this regard. We applaud the efforts made earlier this year by the police and detective departments, who held a special meeting with female victims who have been raped during robbery. More must be and can be done in a systematic manner to assist a victim of crime. Funds are needed earmarked to those agencies mentioned earlier to provide the necessary assistance in a timely and more effective manner.
To this effect, and as stated in an earlier release, we are happy to welcome Miss Sarah Lenett, a Victims Services Analyst to St Maarten. Miss Lenett expertise and duties are many in this regard and they include but are not limited to; assisting in the assessment, planning and development of the delivery of victim services. She works directly with Law Enforcement, the Office of the State Attorney, the Administrative Office of the Court, Judges, victim service providers and other professionals who assist victims of crime.
Saturday November 29th Miss Lenett will be arriving from Miami and will bring along some useful documents as well."
"Peridot Foundation takes this opportunity also, to congratulate Safe Haven and Women's Desk with their recently held panel discussion with Keynote Speaker Mr. Edgar Lynch. Our Foundations program for Sunday November 30th includes an uplifting message provided by our own local expert Drs. Anthea Guy, a video message by the famous Judge Judy. Entertainment includes a dance medley performed and choreographed by the multitalented Clara Reyes; a song performed by three young St Maarten singers Makieba Gibbs, Tatiana Gibbs, Kia Arrindell, and a poem by Davien Thompson.
The Peridot Foundation is very excited to put this program together and hope to welcome a large segment of our community on Sunday evening at the Philipsburg Cultural Center and support the cause to eradicate domestic violence from our society. Finally; there will be a gift surprise for a lucky family in attendance that evening as well.
