{"id":296359,"date":"2022-12-31T18:55:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T22:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=296359"},"modified":"2023-01-02T12:22:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T16:22:13","slug":"uwp-leader-condemns-recent-brutal-murders-calls-for-increased-protection-for-victims-of-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/death\/uwp-leader-condemns-recent-brutal-murders-calls-for-increased-protection-for-victims-of-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"UWP leader condemns recent \u201cbrutal murders,\u201d calls for increased protection for victims of domestic violence"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_160176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160176\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-160176\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/thomson-fontaine-642x482.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/thomson-fontaine-642x482.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/thomson-fontaine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/thomson-fontaine.jpg 688w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Thomson Fontaine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Dr. Thomson Fontaine, has condemned the killing of two women in Dominica within hours of each other and is calling for more protection of those who are victims of domestic violence.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Saturday, he described the two murders as \u201csenseless\u201d and \u201cbrutal,\u201d saying Dominicans were saddened by the killings.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday morning, Velma Valmond, a medical student of the Kalinago Territory was killed allegedly by her boyfriend in Goodwill. Police said she was found on a the bathroom floor in a pool of blood with a severe laceration across her neck.<\/p>\n<p>Mere hours later, early Saturday morning, Avanelle Charles, of Morne Prosper was reportedly killed by her longtime boyfriend in the community following an argument.<\/p>\n<p>The two murders sent shock waves through Dominica and Dr. Fontaine said the two suffered violent deaths from those who were expected to protect them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Let me on the behalf of the UWP, extend heartfelt and sincere condolences to the families of those impacted by these tragic events while strongly condemning these acts of violence,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Their deaths come at a time when families are normally celebrating love and togetherness during the Christmas holidays and looking forward with considerable expectations to the New Year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He added that the deaths of the two women, along with those who have suffered similar fates in the past, should not be allowed to go in vain.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In addition to bringing those responsible to justice, now is an opportune time to focus our attention on the increasing incidents of domestic violence and abuse, particularly directed against women and girls that continues to plague our island nation as in a stronger message to the perpetrators that any act of violence is unacceptable,&#8221; Dr. Fontaine said.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that the incidents are part of an &#8220;ongoing and alarming pattern&#8221; of abuse and domestic violence against women and girls on the island.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;An important question to consider is whether those facing such violent abuse have the recourse to government or other support programs,&#8221; he added. &#8220;For example, is there a hot line that they can call confidentially to report abuse, or to seek counseling. What about targeted campaigns aimed at those who would commit such acts of violence?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The UWP leader stated that he knows that the current government has allowed institutions such as the Bureau of Gender Affaris, the Women&#8217;s Bureau and the Welfare Division, which played key roles to supporting women in the past, to continue operations without the necessary resources that they require.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While our government is quick to dispense millions on flying entertainers from around the globe, it seems unwilling or unable to invest in the welfare of its people,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The victims of domestic violence should have the recourse of professional help and should not feel like the must shoulder the burden on their own.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine is now appealing to the government to invest in various programs, including a hot line, provision of a safe haven and other support mechanisms for the large number of women and girls who, he said, are almost on a daily basis continue to be victims of abuse and domestic violence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These victims should also be able to have swift recourse to our legal system that will provide them with the necessary protection,&#8221; he remarked. &#8220;Too many of these cases continue to languish before the courts, some for years on end. In that regard, the UWP calls upon the authorities to tighten the enforcement of existing legislation against perpetrators of such violence and deal expeditiously with the pending cases.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the UWP is also calling on the government to review and strengthen existing laws to offer more protection from violence to women and girls in Dominica and stiffer penalties for perpetrators.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We also call on the government to ensure that measures are put in place to safeguard the dignity and integrity of our women and girls,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine also sent a direct message to men in Dominica.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Men of Dominica, I appeal to you, please respect our women and girls,&#8221; he remarked. &#8220;Violence of any kind against anyone in any relationship should never be an option. Find ways to speak of your differences and undertake to seek non-violent options to resolve them but show respect to those seemingly more vulnerable amongst us. Let us serve to protect them. Let us as Dominicans continue to work together to end this cycle of domestic violence in our beautiful country.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Dr. Thomson Fontaine, has condemned the killing of two women in Dominica within hours of each other and is calling for more protection of those who are victims of domestic violence. 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