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As we commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month, this week we feature the members of the Board of Management starting with our new Chairman, Mr. Rawlinson Agard. ... See MoreSee Less

As we commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month, this week we feature the members of the Board of Management starting with our new Chairman, Mr. Rawlinson Agard.

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Here's how some of our staff spent this past Saturday. Special thanks once again to the @mydnstt for inviting us to be a part of their Youth Career, Education and Health Caravan at the Rio Clario Recreation Grounds.
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Heres how some of our staff spent this past Saturday. Special thanks once again to the @mydnstt for inviting  us to be a part of their Youth Career, Education and Health Caravan at the Rio Clario Recreation Grounds.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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There are many signs of abuse but here are a few emotional abuse signs you should be aware of in toddlers and older children.

If you are aware of incidents of child abuse and maltreatment, please make a report to the Authority at 996 or the Police at 999.
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There are many signs of abuse but here are a few emotional abuse signs you should be aware of in toddlers and older children.

If you are aware of incidents of child abuse and maltreatment, please make a report to the Authority at 996 or the Police at 999.Image attachmentImage attachment

Attention students, the Ministry of Gender and Child Affairs may be visiting your school soon as part of the In The Know school series. Your right are important and you should always be, 'In The Know'!

#ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth
#childprotectioniseverybodysbusiness
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Attention students, the Ministry of Gender and Child Affairs may be visiting your school soon as part of the In The Know school series. Your right are important and you should always be, In The Know!

#ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth 
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This is amazing!!

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Today, our team participated in the ICT Panel Discussion on Cyber- Bullying in commemoration of Child Abuse Awareness Month hosted by the Ministry Of Gender and Child Affairs. ... See MoreSee Less

Today, our team participated in the ICT Panel Discussion on Cyber- Bullying in commemoration of Child Abuse Awareness Month hosted by the Ministry Of Gender and Child Affairs.Image attachment

Psychologist Ahhalia Ramdass of the Authority joined Mr. Sunil Lalla, to discuss the significance of April in the child protection landscape in Trinidad and Tobago. ... See MoreSee Less

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Working hard for their prizes!
Today the Authority conducted a sensitisation at the Arima New Government Primary School. Both the children and adults learned about neglect, discipline and consent.
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#TTChildren
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Working hard for their prizes!
Today the Authority conducted a sensitisation at the Arima New Government Primary School. Both the children and adults learned about neglect, discipline and consent.
#ChildProtection 
#TTChildren 
#ChildrensAuthority
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When a child is received into the care of the Children’s Authority Pursuant to Section 22 of the Children’s Authority Act, Chap. 46:10
If you are concerned about a child’s safety and welfare, you can make a report via the following means
At the heart of the child protection system are the child-friendly, “one-stop” Assessment Centres
Research on best practice confirmed that children thrive best when placed in a family environment.
Foster Care is a temporary option for children who are not able to live with their birth families due to a range of different circumstances.
Adoption is the process whereby a person assumes full legal responsibility for a child who is not biologically theirs.
Children displaying challenging behaviours are a specialised group requiring targeted interventions.