Through the ChildLine Learning programme, ChildLine offers a selection of child protection and wellbeing (CPWB) short courses. All courses are self-paced and supported by interactive learning materials based on culturally relevant content.
Protecting Youth in a Digital World In today’s hyper-connected world, young people spend a significant amount of time online chatting, sharing photos, exploring friendships, and building relationships. While digital spaces offer many opportunities, they also come with risks. One alarming danger on the rise is sextortion: a form of online…
Physical bullying occurs face-to-face through physical aggression, verbal abuse, teasing, or social exclusion, whereas cyberbullying involves the use of digital technology to harass, threaten, or demean individuals. Although these forms of bullying differ in methods, both can lead to significant emotional, psychological, and social harm. Effects of both Physical Bullying…
The internet is an amazing tool for learning, connecting, and exploring. Children, teens, and adults alike use the digital world every day to chat with friends, share photos, shop, or do school and work. While technology makes life easier, it also comes with risks. Knowing how to stay safe online…
The reality of mental health in Trinidad and Tobago is this; More work needs to be done. Over the past two decades, there has been a global push for mental health awareness; from the rise of many mental-health-focused organisations to governments ensuring that counsellors and social workers are present and…
“Approximately 160 million children around the world are forced to engage in jobs that deprive them of their education, jeopardise their well-being and deny them their most basic rights.” (UNICEF, 2020) With the rise in awareness of child labour, it is important to fully distinguish between the terms ‘child work’…
ChildLine Trinidad and Tobago has been providing a secure environment for children and youths to communicate through our telephone helpline service and text-based platforms for over two decades. International Child Helpline Day, established in 2003, celebrates the vital work of child helplines globally. ChildLine Trinidad and Tobago is proud to…
This article was written in recognition of International Child Helpline (ICH) Day. ICH Day is dedicated to celebrating the work of child helplines and takes place on May 17th every year. Have you ever wanted a safe space where you could anonymously share your concerns without fear of judgement or…
Disabilities come in many forms, some may be obvious (e.g. persons with spinal cord injury) or not so obvious (e.g. persons with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD]). The need for disability awareness has become more prominent over the recent decades. Not only does disability awareness help break down harmful societal…
When used wisely, words like “yes” and “no” can be empowering enough for you to communicate what you will and will not tolerate from others. In this article, we will discuss how to set healthy boundaries that will empower you to take charge of your life and reduce the risk…
We’ve all heard about how important it is to do things that improve your mental and physical health, so much so that in 2020, Google reported that the number of searches for “self-care” was at an “all-time high”. Having an effective self-care routine can produce a number of health benefits.…
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