by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Apr 4, 2022 | Top Stories
Director of the Child Care Board, Roseann Richards, pinning a blue ribbon on Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, today. The ribbon is being used to raise awareness against the scourge of child abuse. (GP) Persons who are aware of...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Apr 4, 2022 | Top Stories
From left to right: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Gabrielle Springer; Deputy Chairman of the Child Care Board, Dr. Carol Jacobs; Minister Kirk Humphrey; UNICEF Representative to Barbados, Dr. Aloys Kamuragiye; and...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Apr 1, 2022 | Top Stories
(Stock Image) For the first time in its history, Barbados will observe Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month from April 1 to 30, under the theme: Speak Up, Speak Out, Report Child Abuse. Director of the Child Care Board, Roseann Richards, pointed out that the...
by BGIS | Feb 2, 2021 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Child Care Board (CCB) has advised the public that to report child abuse emergencies, persons should call 256-9664, 836-8825 or the Police Hotline at 211. The CCB also reminds persons that its offices will be closed during the period of “national...
by Melissa Rollock | Apr 4, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
The social services helpline will assist victims of abuse whose lives may be in danger while spending more time at home with aggressors. (Stock Photo) The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs encourages anyone who may be a victim of domestic violence...