MEDIA RELEASE: School Violence Requires Solutions Beyond Expulsion

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MEDIA RELEASE: School Violence Requires Solutions Beyond Expulsion

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For Immediate Release March 11th, 2026 CONTACT – Jeremy Steffan Edwards (Executive Director)            Letter to the Editor: School Violence Requires Solutions Beyond Expulsion The recent national discussion on school violence following remarks by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar reflects a concern shared by many parents, teachers and students across Trinidad and Tobago: our schools must be safe spaces where young people can learn without fear of bullying, intimidation or violence. At The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF), we have spent more than…

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#SwipeToSafe: Precautionary Tips for Safer Online-to-Offline Meetups

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In today’s digital age, meeting people online can lead to real-life encounters, but ensuring safety during these meetups is more important than ever. While dating apps can be helpful for some, they also raise the risk of encountering violent predators. LGBTQIA+ persons may face even higher risks as attackers believe they are less likely to report violence due to fears of exposing their sexual orientation or gender identity, leading to further stigma and discrimination. While all dating app users face…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SLF CSE Project Nominated by TTFF

For Immediate Release September 22nd, 2022 CHAGUANAS (September 22nd, 2022) — The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) is pleased to announce the nomination of our comprehensive sex education (CSE) project “My Maxi” for Best Film As Decided by a Youth Jury and Best Trinidad & Tobago Film at the 2022 Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. Commissioned by SLF as a part of our “CSE? Say Less!” campaign advocating for comprehensive sex education for all, “My Maxi” is a short narrative film…

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SLF reaffirms commitment to equality for all on Human Rights Day

DEC 8TH, 2019 | CHARLIEVILLE – #HumanRightsDay is observed annually on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly. Human rights gain new meaning every day when injustice and inequality defines a person’s reality. The simple freedoms and privileges that many people take for granted, such as the right to an education free from discrimination and access to medical resources are not always equally available to all Trinbagonians.…

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