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Trinidad and Tobago must urgently confront the dangers children face online, experts said during a national forum on cyber-grooming hosted by the Gender and Child Affairs Division.
The online event, held on Wednesday 23 April as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, brought together more than 300 participants including parents, guardians, professionals, and community members. It focused on equipping the public with tools to protect children from online predators.
Renelle White, Assistant Director of the Gender Affairs Division, opened with a session on “Understanding Cyber-Grooming”, offering key insights into how online grooming occurs. She stressed the importance of digital literacy, particularly recognising gender-based manipulation tactics, privacy control, and setting clear boundaries.
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