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Pimp my daughter!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is against the law in the Virgin Islands for a man to have carnal knowledge with a young lady who is under the consent age of 16, but they still do it anyway.
SDD: “Disciplining” a child could lead to abuse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ community seems to have a tolerance for physical abuse which is masked in the “broad context” of discipline, opined Stacie Stoutt-James, Supervisor of the Family and Children Services in a recent interview with this news agency.
Sexual abuse cases topped SDD’s list for 2011
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Social Development Department (SDD) recorded its highest number of sexual related cases last year, divulged Stacie Stoutt-James, Supervisor of the Family and Children Services, which can be credited to the hard work put in by social workers in educating children about protecting their bodies.
Prince Hall Masons, private businesses & SDD bring Christmas cheer to families in need
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Members of the various Prince Hall organizations in the Virgin Islands (VI) have partnered with several local businesses and the Social Development Department (SDD) to assist several families in need during the Christmas.
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