THE Administration of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will provide a safe home for Seema Raman, the Berbice woman desirous of exiting an abusive relationship. 
Raman is currently hospitalised after being abused by her husband. The ministry was made aware of the woman’s plight by the police, who were summoned by hospital staff. Social workers have since visited her in the hospital, where she is recovering from several wounds.
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Jennifer Webster has assured that once the hospital discharges the woman, the ministry will assume responsibility for her care until she is able and empowered to be reintegrated.
The minister noted that the ministry remains committed to helping women in difficult situations. She also reminded that eliminating violence, domestic or otherwise, is everybody’s business and called on persons who are aware of others being abused to speak out and report the abuse.
Minister Webster also restated her earlier call for women to walk away from abusive relationships, adding that the ministry is committed to supporting women who choose to do so.