His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert is pictured with the Social Development Department team on Wear Blue Day on Friday, April 27.

Pictured are colourful pinwheels along the dual-carriageway in Road Town Tortola that highlights the theme, ‘Pinwheels for Prevention’ in observance of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are invited to Wear Blue on Friday, April 27, in a national demonstration of unity against child abuse and in support of our survivors.

Families are invited to a Movie Night hosted by the Social Development on Saturday, April 7 at Captain Mulligan’s in Nanny Cay.

Community leaders in Virgin Gorda are featured following their participation in the Stewards of Children programme on July 12.

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.