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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Child Protection Month Seminar Held for Students
LISTENING ATTENTIVELY - Senior High School students in Grand Bahama participated in a one-day seminar on dating violence on Tuesday, at the C.A.
Smith Building. The seminar was hosted by the Ministry of Social Services in recognition of Child Protection Month. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
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FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – With April recognized as Child Protection Month, The Ministry of Social Services held a one-day seminar for high school students addressing dating violence, on Tuesday at the C.A. Smith Building.
The theme for the month is "Protecting our Children, Protecting our Future", and the seminar was one of many events scheduled to bring about awareness to the public that when it comes to protecting the children of the country, it is everyone's job.
SEMINAR FOR STUDENTS - The Ministry of Social Services held a one-day seminar for high school students on Tuesday, addressing dating violence. The topic is in keeping with Child Protection Month, being recognized this month. Shown is Paula Marshall, Assistant Director, addressing the students. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
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Other activities scheduled for the month, which began with a church service at Christ the King:
- Seminar on the Child Protection Act/Domestic Violence Act, and the launch of Parenting Group-Family Services supplemental to national parenting.
- The Child, Family and School Welfare Department to hold a symposium geared towards assisting parents who believe their children are in toxic relationships.
- The Department will also target the trend of truancy in schools.
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