Home Affairs Ministry’s ‘Houses of Justice’ initiative to improve citizens’ access to public services

Subsequently, the Community Police Divisional Meeting is expected to be held where new divisional executives will be elected. With the election of these new bodies, it is expected that a fresh impetus will be given to Community Policing across the country. At present, there are 252 Community Policing Groups (CPGs) across the country with a Membership of 3,402. This year, the Home Affairs Ministry will be taking yet another innovative in its thrust to create safe neighbourhoods with the establishment of Houses of Justice in 10 communities in Regions Two and Three.

These communities include: Good Hope, Onderneeming to Perseverance, Lima to Reliance, Charity, and Wakapau in Region Two, and Patentia, Canal No.1, Klien/ Pouderoyen, Zeelugt, and Parika in Region Three. An advertisement for the recruitment of a Coordinator for the Houses of Justice has already been placed in the local media inviting suitable applications. This initiative will result in greater participation of ordinary citizens in support of the Ministry’s efforts and greater involvement in public safety and security issues. Houses of Justice are multi-agency service centers that will address pressing social and safety needs of citizens at the community level. They are designed to improve access to public services, including public safety, and will be located within the communities.