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Beating care home kids to be banned
February 03, 2021
Beating care home kids to be banned
SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell said yesterday his ministry plans to eliminate corporal punishment in all children’s homes following recommendations from the National Child Protection Council that the practice be “ceased” immediately.
This comes amid an ongoing police investigation into the Children’s Emergency Hostel after shocking surveillance footage at the care home went ...
Police probing child beatings
January 25, 2021
Police probing child beatings
Four employees of Children's Emergency Hostel were placed on leave as police investigate a recent incident where children were purportedly severely beaten by workers, Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell said yesterday. "I'm here this afternoon, regrettably, to advise you that an investigation by the National Child Protection Council reveals that there is sufficient information ...
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FOUR SUSPENDED IN CARE HOME SCANDAL: Police called in to probe horrific child beatings which shocked nation
January 25, 2021
FOUR SUSPENDED IN CARE HOME SCANDAL: Police called in to probe horrific child beatings which shocked nation
FOUR female staff members at the Children's Emergency Hostel have been "relieved of their duties" after shocking surveillance footage showed numerous children at the care home being severely beaten...
Home worker tries to defend assaults
January 21, 2021
Home worker tries to defend assaults
A WOMAN who identified herself as an employee of the Children's Emergency Hostel told a talk show host yesterday that "if you don't beat, the children will beat you," adding another layer of shock to a situation that has reignited discussion about the use of corporal punishment on children...
'ABHORRENT AND CRUEL': Beatings video sparks demands for action to protect vulnerable kids
January 21, 2021
'ABHORRENT AND CRUEL': Beatings video sparks demands for action to protect vulnerable kids
A FORMER Cabinet minister has urged Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell to move with haste to remove all those involved in the “abhorrent and cruel” beating of children at an emergency care home...
Statement by The Hon. Frankie Campbell Minister of Social Services and Urban Development
January 20, 2021
Statement by The Hon. Frankie Campbell Minister of Social Services and Urban Development
Last evening, I was alerted to a video that is in circulation purporting to be children being abused at one of our Children’s Homes. As a matter of fact, it was suggested that it was the Children’s Emergency Hostel...
January 20, 2021
Campbell: ‘No stones to be left unturned’ during investigation
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, Tuesday assured members of the Bahamian public that no stones will be left unturned during the investigation into alleged child abuse at one of the country’s eight Children’s Homes...
Child beatings being probed
January 20, 2021
Child beatings being probed
An investigation has been launched into reports of abuse at the Children's Emergency Hostel, Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell said yesterday. "It was suggested that it was the Children's Emergency Hostel," he told reporters outside Cabinet. "As a result of that, I caused some preliminary inquiries to be done, and those inquiries suggested to ...
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January 19, 2021
Investigation launched to alleged cases of abuse at children's home
An investigation has been launched into the alleged abuse of multiple children at a local children's home after an undated video went viral on social media showing children being beaten, Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell said today. The incident is purported to have happened at the Bahamas Children's Emergency Hostel on McKinney Drive. The ...
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“BTC’s Big Giveback to the Community for Christmas"
January 18, 2021
“BTC’s Big Giveback to the Community for Christmas"
BTC gifted five community organizations with monetary support to help make the holidays a little brighter for those in need during the holiday season...
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