Interested persons, in particular those who work with children are invited to participate in the Stewards of Children programme on Tuesday, July 25.

Child protection workers benefit from a week long specialized training to build professional knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect.

The Virgin Gorda Community, in particular persons who work with children are invited to participate in the Stewards of Children Programme on Wednesday, July 12.

Interested persons are invited to participate in the Stewards of Children Programme on July 6 and 11.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to build close partnerships and gain support to help prevent child sexual abuse through a series of adult training sessions.

A campaign to celebrate ‘Real Men’ for their exemplary efforts and contribution in the Virgin Islands will be launched this month.

The BVI Services will have an Open House at the Road Town Senior Building on Friday, April 21, as part of this month’s Child Abuse Prevention and Autism Awareness Month activities.

Persons who are desirous of obtaining ‘Break the Silence’ t-shirts are asked to contact Crazy Threads located in Fish Bay Lot at 340-9696.

There has been a 40 percent increase in the number of cases of neglect, and sexual, physical and verbal abuse against the Territory’s children.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton entertains a courtesy visit by Deputy Representative, UNICEF Office for the Eastern Caribbean Mrs. Muriel Mafico, and Social and Economic Policy Specialist Ms. Maya Faisal.