Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson

Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson is the director of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, where she advocates for the rights and protection of victims of violence. Recently, she publicly expressed disappointment with the slow progress of the Protection Against Violence Bill, which aims to establish a commission to support victims and improve inter-ministerial cooperation in addressing violence. Dr. Dean-Patterson emphasizes the urgent need for collaborative efforts among government ministries to effectively combat the rising issues of violence and mental health crises in the Bahamas.