Blue Bear Campaign to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Brief Description

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis affirmed its commitment to address issues related to the sexual abuse and incest of children by launching the Blue Bear Campaign in October 2013. As part of a regional initiative, and sponsored by UNICEF, the local campaign officially dubbed ‘Break the Silence: Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Blue Bear Campaign,’ calls for empowerment through education. Public awareness programs include Child Abuse Prevention Week which are used as opportunities to raise public awareness of issues faced.