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Domestic violence remains a major problem in the Cayman Islands. According to Minister for Social Development, Isaac Rankine, the issue is being hidden by silence and underreporting, and he’s urging victims to come forward.
Domestic violence awareness organisers stood tall to show support.
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Rankine calls domestic violence a ‘huge issue’ in Cayman
Minister for Social Development Isaac Rankine said domestic violence remains “a really huge issue” in the Cayman Islands – a problem made worse by silence and underreporting.
Following the 25th annual Silent Witness March on 16 Oct., Rankine said too many victims are suffering quietly.
“Because so many remain silent, it hides a lot of what we know is there but don’t see,” he said. “While it may seem minuscule to some, we know it’s a bigger issue in our society. It’s a really huge issue.”
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