In response to two recent killings and escalating concerns over domestic and sexual violence, the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) under Peter David’s leadership is urgently advocating for the creation of a National Sex Offenders’ Registry in Grenada. David, a seasoned parliamentarian and father of three daughters, characterized the situation as a “national emergency” that demands immediate concrete action rather than continued outrage.
David emphasized that safeguarding women, girls, and vulnerable populations requires a comprehensive national strategy rather than fragmented responses. During an appearance on GBN’s ‘To The Point’ program, he articulated that convicted offenders meeting legal thresholds should be required to register, enabling communities to be aware when known predators reside among them.
As a legal professional, David argued that the registry must form part of an integrated legal and social framework. His recommendations include establishing specialized courts or court sessions dedicated to sexual offenses, implementing psychological assessment and treatment programs for incarcerated offenders, and maintaining post-release monitoring of high-risk individuals through electronic surveillance when necessary.
The DPM leader further stressed the importance of developing community-based mechanisms in coordination with law enforcement to track and supervise offenders, ensuring neighborhoods remain informed rather than left in darkness when known predators return.
Central to any reform, David insisted, must be the needs of victims. He called for substantial resource allocation toward counseling services, safe housing, shelters, and practical support systems for those attempting to escape abusive situations, noting the frequent pleas he receives from young women trapped without alternatives.
David also highlighted the preventive role of families and communities, advocating for grassroots investment through regular community sessions that address youth needs and violence prevention. The DPM fully endorses the longstanding public demand for a Sex Offenders’ Registry, maintaining that Grenada must construct a protective system across legal, judicial, and community domains before tragedies occur rather than afterward.