DNCW strongly condemns recent brutal murder of Stockfarm female

Josephine Dublin-Prince
Josephine Dublin-Prince

The Dominica National Council of Women (DNCW) has strongly condemned the recent brutal murder of, Triscia Riviere 26 of Stockfarm on Independence Day (November 3).

According to earlier reports, police responded to a report of a domestic dispute about 4.50 pm in that community.

Upon arrival, they found Riviere bleeding from serious injuries.

She was then taken to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Princess Margaret Hospital where she was examined by a medical doctor and officially pronounced dead.

35 year old Rodman Moses Lewis has since been charged with Riviere’s murder.

“It is with profound sadness and outrage that DNCW loudly condemns the recent brutal murder of a young woman, Triscia Riviere of Stock farm during the Independence,” Past President of the DNCW Josephine Dublin- Prince said during an interview with Dominica News Online on Wednesday. “Shockingly enough in the presence of her four-year-old child and this brutal act was done by her alleged boyfriend, the child’s father who is also a prison officer.”

According to her, one murder of anyone is one too many and moreover, a young woman, whose life was just cut short arbitrarily.

She pointed out that the act of domestic violence speaks volumes about unhealthy relationships among young people, “the misconception of what it is to be loved, to be able to express ones hurt, feelings, discomfort, likes and dislikes with respect…”

Dublin- Prince said this brutal act continues to be a wake up call for all of us and suggest to us a need for greater intervention at the level of the family.

“Our families are hurting and in crisis,” she remarked and suggested that more attention needs to be paid  further that one need to be mindful of the symptoms of domestic violence at the level of the family within society, as a nation and deal with it from the onset.

“As a Christian society we cannot tolerate any more of it,” Dublin-Prince argued. “We are asking that we break the silence of Domestic Violence, because we continue to see that domestic violence take lives.”

She describes domestic violence as a monster which eats at the core of families.

“Therefore we must coordinate our activities and our action to eradicate once and for all the monster in our midst. We need to continue to advocate, we need to continue to prepare our young persons for healthy relationships,” she noted.

She advised that as responsible citizens, persons should continue to provide children with that guidance to resolve conflicts amicable without violence, emotional, verbal, financial and physical violence.

“Therefore DNCW is again calling for support for family crisis intervention programmes and resources to empower families in crisis to break the silence and continue to build healthy relationships,” she stated.

Dublin- Prince mentioned also that the government has signed several conventions and there are several pieces of legislation as well as protection against domestic violence act.

“We have a number of NGO’s including DNCW continuing to speak and advocate in the public on that issue, demonstrations, rallies, and yet it is apparent that much more has to be done,” she explained. “The United Nations (UN) continues to treat domestic violence as a major area of concern globally, yet it seems that there is too much more advocacy coordinated efforts and interventions to be done.”

The DNCW expresses sincere condolences to the immediate family and friends of the decease, and pray that God continues to comfort them during this ordeal.

“Both families are hurting, the family of the victim and the perpetrator,” Dublin-Prince noted.

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16 Comments

  1. concerned reader
    November 13, 2015

    Please don’t take this the wrong way, i think you have given the reader the wrong age. the 35 was from Solomon lane according to your Nov. 6 post and not his actual age. Mr Lewis is not that old so please verify his age or use his address. i am not a journalist just like to make sure that am reading factual information.thanks

  2. metamorphosis
    November 13, 2015

    Carla Julies is right about the need for prevention education. However, one cannot address domestic violence or violence against women for that matter without looking at the roots of the problem and challenging sexism in all its manifestations

  3. Kris A.
    November 13, 2015

    DNCW is to reactive. You are just to too reactive!. What are you all doing? The office staff are unfriendly and incompetent in handling domestic violent victims. You need to review your operations. Make your office and staff more welcoming and inviting. And Train Train Train your staff….Ppl thr just drawing money to do work in a field that you are not trained to do.

  4. Gods precious
    November 13, 2015

    See the law needs to be changed back. Put back hanging if that law wasnt removed plenty people would fix up there selves. But in Dominica is jail n out so for 1. Cell will always be full n 2. They will always commit crime.

  5. November 13, 2015

    I am hoping that, that innocent little boy/girl has a people who will take him/her in, to love him as their very own–this is a very sad situation, very, very sad! And it would be worse if that little child should grow with memory of that disgraced situation.

    One thing I know, about parents in Dominica, is that they don’t separate themselves from their children, when they go into their quarrels or fights.

    But that is bad for the children–even at the age of 4 I can imagine how painful it was for that little boy or girl.–this is so, so sad

  6. The Real Facts
    November 12, 2015

    Some men are domineering. These expect women to be docile and to always match to their tune.
    While not all domineering adults commit murder, a domineering nature could commence from youth, what is seen and experienced in the home from the one who is the head/boss of the household. This is what they learn and apply it to their relationships in various ways.
    If you were to conduct a survey as to the manner in which this man was brought up, you may find what type of mannerisms and examples were exhibited in the home.
    There are some whose household consists of one-parent. And we do know that there are dead-beat dads who care not about their children. All these must be considered why some people act the way they do. This man may require rehabilitation.
    I do wish discipline and respect would be taught in all the schools of the world. We do know some parents are incapable of this nurturing which result in wayward children and later adults. Just a tip of the iceberg.

  7. The Calabash
    November 12, 2015

    Here’s to the women. Strongest of condemnation of this man. Some do deserve capital punishment.
    Alas, not sure what ‘christian society’ has to do with this either way.

  8. November 12, 2015

    It is sad to learn of another life being taken. Our hearts go out to both families involved.

    Such acts of violence do not happen in a vacuum. It is hard to imagine the number of cases being significantly reduced until the contributing factors are bravely faced and dealt with.

    Society must nurture a renewed respect for womanhood in general.

    Out of a respect for womanhood will come an appreciation for Biblical marriage which according to Matthew 19:4-6 is the union of one man and one woman until they are parted by death.

    The Bible tells us that sex outside marriage is a sin called fornication which simply means illicit sex.
    This includes but is not limited to premarital sex or sex between a man and woman who are not legally married to each other. The Word of God tells us to flee fornication in 1 Corinthians 6:18.

    Continued …

    • November 12, 2015

      Continuation …

      It is degrading for a woman to give her body to a man who is not her husband. This is true even if they plan to get married. A man who has sex with a woman who is not his wife cannot help lose respect for her. It is not the same as sex in a committed marriage. It does not increase the love between the man and the woman. Instead it carries the risk of creating contempt. Often the negativity follows the couple into their marriage if they get married.

      Studies have shown that couples who lived together before marriage have more domestic violence in their marriages and experience more separations.

      Even apart from marriage it is often found that when a murder takes place some form of fornication is
      not only involved but played a part. For a happy and lasting marriage there is no substitute for pre-marital abstinence and marital chastity.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist. (Pastoral Counselor Certificate)

  9. Carla Julien
    November 12, 2015

    Re the recent news item on the murder of the Stockfarm female. There is a need to implement preventative programmes to raise awareness of the financial, emotional and physical aspect of Domestic Abuse. Domestic Abuse is based on a power based harm to others.

    Implement awareness and preventative actions in schools, churches and other social settings, send out the message that no one has the right to harm another and blot out their life, just because they can?

  10. Anonymous
    November 12, 2015

    Very well said.

  11. Shaka Zulu
    November 12, 2015

    Strong condemnation does not go far enough. Organize a march, a boycott, by all women and young women demand that the government change laws on domestic violence and child sexual abuse. Continue the efforts until they listen. Don’t be afraid of loosing the job you have for speaking out. The government needs you more than you need them. Choose btw loosing your life and dignity and loosing a job for protesting. Enough sitting around action speaks louder than words….

    • November 13, 2015

      What is needed is

      (A) A law that requires the mandatory reporting of every case of sexual child abuse.

      (2) An online registry of convicted sex offenders including an up to date picture, the name, date of birth,
      charge, and sentence,. The address should be kept up to dare which would require the offender to report every move to a new address.

      There should be a return to the code God has given us for morality in the New Testament which forbids fornication. This should be explained and taught to children by parents in the homes, by teachers, nurses, and guidance counselors in the schools, and preached to congregations in the churches.

      If this seems extreme let me remind you that the results of not doing so are even more extreme. The problems caused today by violating the commandments of God in regard to sexual behavior are absolutely tragic.

      This is an area in which the government could do more to help.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

  12. Pondera
    November 12, 2015

    Excellent commentary by Mrs Dublin.

  13. Real possie
    November 12, 2015

    Only now?

    • The Real Facts
      November 12, 2015

      It is sad that she lost her life in such a manner. However, it is never too late.

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