A multi-sectoral ap-proach is needed if Guyana is to effectively address the frightening rise in domestic violence, according to sociologist and University of Guyana (UG) lecturer Andrew Hicks, who said there is a role for educators, government, police, prison, courts, churches and the community at large in this important fight.
“Time has come for domestic violence and spousal abuse to be treated as a public health challenge,” Hicks said, adding that one needs to look at the impact the violence has on society from an economic,
