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.

At the invitation of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, a team of expert practitioners is visiting the Territory this week to work with Social Development Department, the Ministry of Health and Social Development, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and others to undertake a child safeguarding review.