State Minister in the Ministry of National Security Pearnel Charles Jnr has lauded DCP Novlette Grant for initiating a programme aimed at promoting kindness among Jamaicans.

The programme, dubbed Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) was launched on Thursday.

Mr. Charles Jnr. says the ark is intended to help reduce violence, as well as self hurt.

He urged citizens to not take kindness for weakness.