Hundreds of primary school students marched through the streets of Bridgetown this morning to protest against violence.
The “Saving Our Sons” Anti-Violence Walk was organized by the Police Community Post in New Orleans, and the principals of participating schools: St. Ambrose Primary, St. Mary’s Primary, Westbury Primary, and Wesley Hall.
The National Peace Programme also partnered in the initiative.
Sergeant Wesley Weekes says the march aims to tackle violence and promote conflict resolution among young people.
Sergeant Wesley Weekes from the Police Community Post in New Orleans, the City
Minister responsible for crime prevention Corey Lane says that focus must be on addressing the root cause of violence and the march signals the start of similar initiatives targeting schools.
Minister responsible for crime prevention Corey Lane
