Today, on 19 November, we unite to observe World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse -  a day that calls us to pause, reflect, and take bold action to protect the youngest and most vulnerable members of our community: our children.   

Social Workers from the Social Development Department have visited several schools on the sister islands to deliver messages on child abuse prevention and awareness.

The Social Development Department hosted a conscious co-parenting seminar to highlight the correlation between positive co-parenting and child protection as part of activities to observe Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.

Staff members at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are pictured wearing blue to show support for the observation of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. This month marks the 20^th Anniversary of the observation of the month in the Virgin Islands. The meaning behind wearing blue comes from a grandmother from Virginia who lost her grandson to child abuse and neglect.