Police Officers from Matabeleland pose after training Testimonials “The interaction in such workshops cannot be over-estimated because it helps to clarify issues the members of the police force find complex such as children’s rights.’ “Workshops such as these help us to catch up on legal developments, for example the Bill of Rights and the rights of children.” “I never knew that domestic violence offences carried such heavy penalties. LRF should educate everyone on these penalties in order for people to realise the gravity of domestic violence as most people take it very lightly.” “I learnt that children think differently and as parents and adults we have to deal with them without comparing them with children his or her age.” “This workshop was an eye opener especially on issues to do with domestic violence. I was not aware that the Act has a broader meaning on the definition of complainant.” “This workshop was an eye opener. I had a lot of misconceptions about marriages. I thought if parties stayed together for a period of 6 months or more the law recognizes them as being legally married. Now I know better and I am in a position to advise my fellow workmates on the types of marriages which are recognized in Zimbabwe.” A superintendent facilitating at LRF Mutare workshop Training Manual for the Police and Prisons and Correctional Services A training manual for the Police and the Prisons and Correctional Services has been drafted, a compilation of presentations made over the years by LRF staff at workshops on human rights, based on the training needs identified by the target group. The intention is to standardise the training offered to the police and prison services nationwide as well as provide a permanent resource for the officers to reinforce their knowledge and skills in working with the accused, the convicted and victims of crime. Legal Resources Foundation Annual Report 2015 25