New approach to domestic violence
OFTEN THE police force is painted as brutal and heartless, but many are being trained to dispel that perception. Since last year more than 33 officers have been trained in how to intervene in domestic violence cases.
On MY Mind - Violent news traumatising children
MY EIGHT-YEAR-OLD daughter Mellinda received instructions, as part of her homework assignment for the weekend, to watch the 7:00 o'clock news on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday. As the time approached on Friday evening I reminded her of the assignment.
Cover letters that work
AT THE JobBank we see our share of bad and useless cover letters. We believe that most people waste this important resource and an important opportunity to additionally influence the light in which your resume will be perceived. This article...
Women's biggest problems in sex
WE'RE EXPECTED to be lovers, wives and mothers, to be good at our jobs, active in our communities, knowledgeable, great cooks. We're expected to go after sexual fulfilment, just as men do; to have satisfying orgasms, be loving and tender.
The pain of women living in violence-torn neighbourhoods
FOR HUNDREDS of people living in Kingston's innercities, violence and crime are as common as day and night. Many have lost mothers, brothers, sisters and fathers to what police statistics describe as domestic violence.
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