January 10, 2023

The Children’s Authority Once Again Calls on The Nation To Protect Children

By Shirvan Williams

The Children’s Authority of T&T has extended condolences to the family of six-year-old Kylie Meloney following her tragic death.

In a statement the Authority said:

“Kylie, with her entire life ahead of her, suffered an end that no child or their family should face. These violent incidents generate trauma for adults as well as children. That trauma may manifest itself in different ways in children. Therefore, the Authority urges parents to allow their children to express their grief.”

They also called on the families in Kylie’s community to try and provide support to their children and help them process their grief and loss. They also called on her family and friends to seek professional support, where necessary.

“Meanwhile, the Authority is very concerned about the alarming and increasing trend of violence affecting children. Many children have suffered injuries, loss of life, abuse and neglect, as a result of violent acts committed against them by adults or among adults. This is evident by yet another incident in which a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in his eye while attempting to rescue his mother from an attack.”

The Authority’s officers will provide the necessary interventions following his recuperation.

“The Authority urges the national community to report any incidents of violence or criminal activity which may affect the safety of a child to the Police Service at 999 or the Authority at 996.”

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