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90% of VI students have witnessed Domestic Violence- Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds

The building that houses the Family Support Network (FSN). Photo: VINO
Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds (left) presents Sarah Graham with a prize for being the first female runner to finish the 6KM run. Photo: FSN/Facebook
Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds (left) presents Sarah Graham with a prize for being the first female runner to finish the 6KM run. Photo: FSN/Facebook
Some of the participants of the 6KM Run/Walk in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 29, 2016. Photo: FSN/Facebook
Some of the participants of the 6KM Run/Walk in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 29, 2016. Photo: FSN/Facebook
Roslyn Gilbert completes her 6KM run in second position. Photo: VINO
Roslyn Gilbert completes her 6KM run in second position. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Domestic Violence has been described as a “real issue” in the Virgin Islands by Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds and has called on Government to seriously address the problem.

Speaking at the beginning of a 6KM Walk/Run event in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Saturday October 29, 2016 Dr Simmonds said it was observed recently that at least 90% of primary and high school students have witnessed their parents fighting or some form of domestic violence.

This she said is a big problem and that it can be attributed to some of the behavioural issues displayed by some children.

Dr Simmonds then pleaded with Junior Minister for Tourism and At Large Representative Hon Archibald C. Christian, who participated in the run, to urge his Government to intervene.

The FSN director noted too that a number of activities were held in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, including visits to schools.

Meanwhile, a number of persons braved early morning showers to participate in the 6KM Walk/Run

See results below

1st Male: Reuben J. A. Stoby (27:51:46)
2nd Male: Patrick Thompson
3rd Male: Dylan Penn
4th Male: Hon Archibald C. Christian

First Female: Sarah Graham
2nd Female: Roslyn Gilbert
3rd Female: Aneika Blyden
4th Female: Lenette Lewis

Child (under 13) 
1st child: Owen Graham
2nd child: keryan Prevost
3rd child: Jeremy Grant

Youth (13 & older)
1st youth: Caren Simmons
2nd youth: Nia Nathaniel

The various top finishers won tours on Gumption's famous glass bottom boat.

A big “thank you” was also extended to Banco Popular who raised about $3000.00 for FSN during the Month of October.

5 Responses to “90% of VI students have witnessed Domestic Violence- Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds”

  • Joc (04/11/2016, 20:41) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    where does she get her stats! (rolling my eyes)
    • Sam (05/11/2016, 10:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Dr. Simon stats are flawed. I hope people are not actually falling for this blatant falsehood. Geez
  • just asking.. (04/11/2016, 22:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only 90%?
  • Hmm (05/11/2016, 03:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    And The other 10%should to that 10 is who f-ing up the place
  • Bigger (09/11/2016, 01:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some folks just love to chat even when what is said cannot reasonably be correct. Maybe the good lady was thinking about the persons who visit her. We may be terrible but 90%, no. If she did a study then publish it.


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