Arrindell continues; "We are happy to announce that several expert speakers will attend and participate in the work shop and share their views with organizations on Sint Maarten on the origins of abuse, violence and how they are dealing with the matter from within their respective organizations.
Speakers who will address the 1 day workshop include; Police officers R. Mauricia from the local police force, officer Ivan Wild from the police force Curacao recipient of Policeman of the year award in 1991 and 1992, Miss Gisette Wedervoort, clinical psychologist, just recently back from attending a specialist seminar in the US on this issue ,will share as we stated before the ' hard facts of the effects of domestic violence on children, especially boys, and their violent actions as adults as well as share her experience as a psychologist in dealing with convicted young criminals. Other speakers include; Ms Joy Arnell former head of Women's Desk, drs. Jorien Wuite sector director social and women's affairs, Mrs. Monique Dennaoui- Simon from the public prosecutor's office, and a domestic violence survivor".
Gracita concludes: "Act. Lt. Governor Mr. R. Groeneveldt will do the honors of providing the opening remarks to the workshop. We are also happy to be informed of the participation by several police officers to the work shop and take this opportunity to express our gratitude to management and staff of the police corps in general and in particular to officer Carl John as well as the public prosecutor's office for their respective cooperation and participation in what is slated to be a very timely work shop. The main of objective of the workshop is in collaboration with the local experts to Really better prepare and equip our local cadre of professionals and entities to deal with the challenges and continuing campaign in the prevention and combating of domestic violence".
