Cassandra Richardson, a dedicated mental health professional and social worker with over 25 years of experience, recently (January 2024) took on the role of Director of Victim Support Services (VSS)…
Cassandra Richardson: A Need for Empathy and Systemic Change
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…
How play can help children process stress & trauma
Play is defined as activities that appear to be freely sought and pursued only for individual or group enjoyment. Play is children’s work; it is how they learn and develop. …
Covid-19 pandemic makes attention for children extra urgent
This magazine (Inaugural Issue, 2019) was created before the global covid-19 pandemic emerged, but the content might only have become more current. It is particularly important at this time to…
The power of grandma’s love and support
Column by Aisaiah Nunes My grandmother’s kindness and support have been a constant source of strength for me. Without her, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Growing up in…
We deserve to be our most authentic selves
Column Rahul Sharma (23) recently finalised his Master’s in Media and Creative Industries at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Rahul chose to focus his thesis on Ballroom representation in the…