Allegations of sexual assault at St Joseph High School need investigation

Dear Editor,
The sexual assaults that are alleged to have occurred at St Joseph High School need to be investigated by the Guyana Police Force, and the Ministry of Human Services needs to be involved.
It is good to see that the Ministry of Education has taken the initiative to look into this very serious matter, and it is now important for the GPF and the Ministry of Human Services to take the lead in the investigation.
The sexual assault of the young boy that allegedly happened not too long ago in another school’s washroom has not been thoroughly investigated and properly resolved. It is important that a clear message be sent in regard to what is and is not allowed in our schools. Early intervention in such criminal activities by minors can help prevent further escalation as they age.
CRG looks forward to the authorities thoroughly investigating and providing required actions to protect and safeguard our students and prevent further occurrences of such heinous crimes.
Hopefully, the Ministry of Human Services would help the victims become strong survivors of the alleged crime. There is no place for juvenile delinquents in our school system if we aim to provide a safe learning environment.

Sincerely,
Jamil Changlee