Colombia: The fight against violence

11 June, 2009

About 77,745 cases of domestic violence have been reported from Colombia in 2007. Colombian officials, community leaders and private individuals are working hard to generate a more peaceful environment within the country.

BOGOTA, CAPITAL city of Colombia, suffers from appalling crime rates and rampant violence. In just eight months in 2008, 520 minors were murdered of whom 13 were infants. According to the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Science (INMLCF), 77,745 cases of domestic violence were reported in that country in 2007.

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers (SVM) have united to combat violence in Colombia with the message “Something Can Be Done About It.” They are working with Colombian officials, community leaders and private individuals to bring about an environment where peace and harmony prevail.

For more than 30 years SVM has brought hope and help to people all over the world, regardless of race, nationality or religious beliefs. Colombian citizens and authorities gathered last week in the Bosa district of Bogota to witness the official opening of the SVM’s tent. The event, jointly organised by the Church of Scientology of Colombia, Bosa City Hall and Fey Alegria (the Faith and Joy School), is part of a grassroots campaign called “Volunteers United for Peace and Against Violence.”

Last week's event included a series of seminars, conferences and workshops on drug prevention and education, human rights and values. The Volunteer Ministers also provided Scientology assists—techniques developed by L Ron Hubbard that address the emotional and spiritual side of trauma and stress.

Jonathan Rico, spokesman for the Church of Scientology in Latin America said, “We firmly believe that by being united we can reach many more people. Working together to help the community we will create a Colombia where harmony and peace are a fact."

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MrOgson

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Anonymous

Beware the yellow shirted cultists!

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LakeWentworth

Scientology is a business that pretends to be a religion and hides behind dozens of front groups with nice sounding names. Their only purpose is to make money for their leader David Miscavige by selling more books and courses. Some Scientology practices, such as the "purification rundown" are dangerous, and now the "church" requires members to sign away their rights to sue before they do it. Scientology should not be performing pseudo-medical services. Google "lisa mcpherson" so see an example of someone dying a horrible death while in the care of Scientologists.

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