Sunyani: The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Beatrice Korsah, the Bono Regional Coordinator of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), has called upon the public to refrain from interfering in the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in domestic violence cases.
According to Ghana News Agency, public interference in these legal processes is hindering the efficiency and effectiveness of DOVVSU's operations in the region. DSP Korsah emphasized that such interference significantly impedes the Unit's ability to tackle cases of domestic violence.
The remarks were made during a street procession organized by DOVVSU in Sunyani, part of the '30 Days Activism' campaign. This campaign, observed annually in July, focuses on raising awareness and controlling domestic violence cases under the theme, 'Let's kick gender-based violence out of Ghana.' It aims to encourage victims to report incidents to the authorities.
DSP Korsah highlighted that public interference often comes in the form of mobile phone calls, with callers pleading for clemency for suspects. She stressed that this behavior is unacceptable and undermines efforts to address domestic violence cases in the region.
She also expressed concern that many victims choose to remain silent about their experiences instead of reporting them, urging them to come forward so that the law can address the actions of the perpetrators. DSP Korsah assured victims that DOVVSU personnel are approachable and committed to maintaining their confidentiality and protection.
DSP Korsah urged victims not to wait until situations worsen before seeking help, emphasizing the importance of their safety to their families and society. She also advised men who suffer abuse to report it officially to the Unit, stating that DOVVSU is available for everyone experiencing domestic violence.
She concluded by encouraging public support for the campaign and urged people to report suspect cases to help minimize domestic violence in the region. The Unit plans to intensify the campaign in public areas such as markets and lorry terminals, seeking public cooperation and support to reduce cases to the barest minimum.
