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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/anti-violence-campaign-1024x703.jpg" alt="Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang (third left), examines a mural that was painted at Roxborough Avenue in St Andrew as part of the Ministry’s anti-violence campaign dubbed, ‘Liv Gud’. Others (from left) are: Government Senator and Parliamentary Secretary, Robert Morgan; Member of Parliament for South East St Andrew, Julian Robinson; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology and Member of Parliament for Eastern St Andrew, Fayval Williams and disc jockey Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence." class="wp-image-9341" /><figcaption>Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang (third left), examines a mural that was painted at Roxborough Avenue in St Andrew as part of the Ministry’s anti-violence campaign dubbed, ‘Liv Gud’. Others (from left) are: Government Senator and Parliamentary Secretary, Robert Morgan; Member of Parliament for South East St Andrew, Julian Robinson; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology and Member of Parliament for Eastern St Andrew, Fayval Williams and disc jockey Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence.  (Photo: JIS)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>As part of the Government’s drive to
encourage Jamaicans to adopt a culture of respect while resolving conflicts
amicably, the Ministry of National Security has launched an anti-violence
campaign.</p>
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<p>Dubbed ‘Liv Gud’, the national
anti-violence campaign is a call to action for all Jamaicans to take a stand
against anything that violates good living, and to stand against all forms of
crime and criminal activity.</p>
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<p>It is geared towards strengthening
social inclusion in crime fighting and violence prevention and reinforcing the
social contract between the citizens and the State.</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>“Living good is part of the Jamaican culture."</p><cite>— Chang</cite></blockquote>
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<p>The initiative was launched by
Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, at Roxborough Avenue, Top
Range, Mountain View in St Andrew on September 13.</p>
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<p>Under the initiative, digital boards
have been mounted in the May Pen town square, Sam Sharpe square, Spanish Town,
Half-Way Tree and in St William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. Murals have
also been painted in four communities, and advertisements have been produced
for mainstream and social media.</p>
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<p>Addressing the launch, Chang said
that the intention is to take the message across the island and restore the
sense of family where Jamaicans look out for each other. He added that this
will ultimately redound in creating safer communities.</p>
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<p>“Living good is part of the Jamaican
culture. Fighting each other, abusing children, abusing women, stabbing each
other, fighting and quarrelling between streets and communities is not Jamaican
culture. We have, unfortunately, deviated from it too far,” he said.</p>
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<p>Chang that said the Ministry is
committed to working with communities and the relevant stakeholders in order to
“rebuild good personal relationships between all of us as brothers and
sisters.”</p>
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