MEASURES TO DEAL WITH MURDER SUICIDE

Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander on Tuesday apprised the senate as to what is being done to reduce the incidence of murder suicides.

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00:00Mr. President, the Trinidad Tobago Police Service, through its Victim and Witness Support Unit and Crisis Response Team,

00:08has implemented a range of targeted measures aimed to reduce domestic violence-related crimes,

00:18strengthening early intervention mechanisms, and preventing escalation to fatal outcomes.

00:27These measures include, Mr. President, psychosocial, emotional, and investigative support services to victims and survivors of crime,

00:40including those affected by domestic violence, through the Victim and Witness Support Unit, Mr. President.

00:49This includes counselling, safety planning, referral to partner agencies, and ongoing case management for high-risk situations.