Just over 50% of the 582 reported domestic violence cases in Berbice made it to court, where there were only 17 convictions for the year up to last Friday, according to police, who say they are concerned about the situation.
This disclosure was made by Assistant Commissioner of Police Balram Persaud on Wednesday during a community outreach at the Black Bush Polder Secondary School.
Persaud told residents that strict orders have been given to law enforcement officers on how to deal with domestic violence in Berbice,
