Law Enforcement Officers Strengthened to Improve Response to Domestic and Gender-Based Violence

Saint Lucia’s capacity to respond effectively to domestic and gender-based violence (GBV) has been significantly enhanced following the completion of specialized training for law enforcement officers in the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act and Gender-responsive Policing.

The five-day training programme, conducted from January 26–30, 2026, concluded with a closing ceremony at the National Skills Development Centre in Bisee. Twenty-six officers of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) successfully completed the training, which focused on survivor-centred responses, professional conduct, evidence management, inter-agency coordination, and accountability under the law.