The executive director of the premier social service arm in the CNMI expressed hope yesterday that there will be an end to all the violence and abuse issues in the CNMI.<\/p>\n
Angie V. Guerrero of Karidat Social Services said that violence, abuse, and burglary cases are on the rise during the holidays and the beginning of the school year due to the financial stress it gives people.<\/p>\n
But Guerrero noted that victims of domestic violence coming out in the open is an upshot of the awareness campaign against it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re doing more awareness campaign, giving people the courage to come out. It\u2019s unfortunate but it shows that people feel they\u2019re protected, that there are agencies and organizations that could help them come out of this situation,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
Guerrero also noted that burglary cases have now affected churches, which were unheard of in the past. \u201cIs our economy that bad that people turn to stealing?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n
Notwithstanding these issues, Guerrero said, \u201cThere is still something good in the community\u2026good deeds among community members is a very good sign.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked about her wish for the holidays, Guerrero said: Good health, prosperity for the new year ahead, and unity and peace among people.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish people the best of everything,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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