Communications

Citizens and youth alike can make a difference and contribute to reduction of violence, crime, drug abuse, kidnapping and other forms of criminalities by communicating and reporting crime that is about to occur as well as provide information on crimes under investigation. By setting up a crime reporting system in schools and communities, it will make reporting easier and safer, prevent crime by sharing information about potential problems, helps authorities to solve crime problems, and helps to make it clear that reporting crime is the right and responsible thing to do.

Crime reporting & Communication is giving the proper authorities information you have about: a crime that might be committed, a crime that has been committed, someone who was involved in committing a crime. Reporting can prevent crime, not just a response to a crime already committed.

An effective crime reporting system encourages honest communication and reduces fear by providing anonymous as well as direct ways to report.

Anonymous in this situation means that the name of the person who made the report is not known publicly. In some cases it could mean that the person submitting the report did not indicate their name, such as putting a report in a tip or suggestion box. Or it might mean that the adult receiving the report knows the name of the person reporting but does nor give that name to anyone else. It educates young people, the school or neighborhood about what to report, how to report, and very importantly, why to report.

When there is a success, it spreads the word so the community knows the system works and does it in a way that protects the identity of the person reporting. An effective reporting system considers the needs of those who must do the reporting and supports their safety and security.

Promoting Online Safety

In its Online Protection initiative, YMAC places high attention to the safety of the public especially the children online and offline. We believe and appreciate Priority 3 of the outcome document of a Special Session on Children entitled ‘A World Fit for Children’ calls for action to protect children against sexual abuse, exploitation and violence. It reaffirms the obligation of leaders to promote and protect the rights of each child in accordance with the CRC.

Paragraph 41 calls for the raising of awareness of “The illegality and harmful consequences of sexual exploitation and abuse, including through the Internet, and trafficking in children.” (UN, 2002).”

Anti-Corruption

Corruption can strike anywhere. It hits the poor, the weak and the most vulnerable of all. It can deny people access to health services, schools and economic opportunities. It can deny them hope of a better future.

Human Rights

Gender-Based Violence or Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries. Worldwide, an estimated one in three women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime. Gender-based violence undermines the health, dignity, security and autonomy of its victims, yet it remains shrouded in a culture of silence. Victims of violence can suffer sexual and reproductive health consequences, including forced and unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, traumatic fistula, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and even death. It doesn’t have to be this way. YMAC joins Women and men from all walks of life to help bring an end to these pervasive, and often deadly, acts of violence.