The Presidency has established a new entity to provide comprehensive support to families affected by the tragic roof collapse at the JetSet nightclub in the early hours of 8 April 2025. This initiative introduces a socio-family intervention protocol led by Supérate, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, the Cabinet for Childhood and Adolescence (GANA), the National Council for Childhood and Adolescence (Conani), and the Single Beneficiary System (Siuben).
A survey conducted by the commission identified primary needs among the affected families, including psychological and economic assistance, caregiving personnel, official guardianship for minors, legal representation, and counseling. Many families have also requested financial support for older adults, individuals with disabilities, minors, and mothers who were dependent on the fatal victims of the tragedy.
During a media briefing, Gloria Reyes, the director-general of Supérate, emphasized that the protocol’s foundation is a database compiled by Siuben, integrating information from various institutions involved in the incident. As part of this response, the Ministry of Public Health, in conjunction with the Dominican College of Psychologists (Codopsi), has deployed teams of psychologists and therapists to offer emotional and psychological support to affected families. Conani, as the governing body of the Protection System, conducts individual assessments, provides psycho-emotional support, and refers complex cases to specialized institutions for childhood trauma.
Reyes announced that an Emergency Bonus will be activated for six months to aid in the intervention. The estimated amount for eligible families is RD$30,000. This subsidy will be distributed after evaluating over 200 families, prioritizing those with orphaned minors, older adults, survivors dependent on deceased employees, and survivors with permanent or temporary injuries.
To ensure efficient assistance, 15 working groups of three members each have been formed. These interinstitutional teams are tasked with providing medical, psychological, social, and economic support to the victims and their families. Reyes reported that the multidisciplinary commission began its work last week, already contacting 82 families, with 20 receiving visits from the interinstitutional teams. Visits to an additional 28 households are scheduled for this week.
A report reveals that the affected families assisted on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, reside in the Greater Santo Domingo area, the National District, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, and Peravia.
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Presidency
28 April 2025