This edition of Growing UP Safe St Maarten (GUSS) delves into a world our children are increasingly inhabiting: the digital landscape. Here, information flows freely, connections are made instantly, and…
Editorial: Finding Balance in Raising Children in a Digital World
Technology & Child Protection Insights by IT Expert Ryan Susana
Ryan Susana works as a software engineer and overall IT expert who leads teams in large companies such as KLM and Bol.com to solve complicated technological problems. He describes himself…
Interview: Protecting Children Through Social-Emotional Learning
Stichting EGO was founded in 2003 and is focused on education and youth development. Its most visible program is operating afternoon school programs. The foundation emphasizes learning through play and…
Cyberbullying: Community Insights by the Police Department
Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts, or messages all count. So does…
Poster: How to Protect Children from Online Bullying
Use this poster to gain tips on protecting children from online bullying. You can find more valuable infographics, posters and resources on our downloads page.
Personal Story: Don’t Believe Everyone You Meet Online
*names changed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved. My foster son, Tyler, moved into our home when he was fourteen. Coming from a difficult background, he already faced…
Prosecutor’s Office: Legal Measures for Digital Crimes
“Cyberbullying, grooming, child pornography, revenge porn, are the types of crimes we see on St. Maarten when discussing digital crimes involving minors.” Prosecutor Gustave Peyma Sholeh and Legal Advisors Maruskha…
The Vault: An Incubator for Young People
“We would describe The Vault as an incubator for young people, an initiative and space for them to collaborate, innovate, and develop their talents.” At The Vault, located in Philipsburg,…
Learning to Navigate Technology to Protect Children
From the point of view of Growing Up Safe Magazine Writer, Laura Bijnsdorp: While writing the articles for this 10th issue of Growing Up Safe—Sint Maarten, several professionals have indicated…
Teen Contributors: Social Media and Self-Image
It is estimated that around 90% of teenagers aged between 13 and 17 in the United States of America have accounts on social media platforms. Globally, as per a 2023…