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April’s degree will help solve island’s social ills

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Simon Pipe

University graduate April Lawrence will be returning to Half Tree Hollow in October 2013 with skills that could be used to tackle social problems on St Helena. She has been awarded a strong 2:1 degree in Sociology and Psychology by … Continue reading →

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Social workers learn about child protection

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Simon Pipe

Social workers on St Helena have completed three months of seminars on child protection and a range of other issues. Visiting trainer Vincent O’Rourke also taught staff about behavioural therapy, and ways to improve family life. Read more on the St Helena … Continue reading →

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