Sex, Dress, and Truancy Related Links: Abuse of Children Letters Menu Archival Menu Survey finds limited knowledge of birth control among sexually-active youth January 16, 2016 Nightclubbing, late-night shows and schoolchildren… April 29, 2007 30 per cent of school-aged children sexually active -- survey April 25, 2007 This crisis in student delinquency must be dealt with NOW! March 2, 2007 84 truants found in Region Six campaign February 23, 2007 Schoolgirls gone wild on Essequibo Coast December 4, 2006 Police detain schoolgirl, driver after sex in bus July 14, 2004 Police catch schoolgirl with conductor on seawall July 14, 2004 Teacher in sex abuse probe sent on leave June 25, 2004 Ministry to probe sex abuse allegations against teacher June 24, 2004 Schools Welfare Service tracking truants again April 17, 2004 Region Six anti-truancy campaign a great success December 18, 2003 The case for sex education in schools November 16, 2003 Truancy campaigns are successful, more shortly September 15, 2003 Don’t let up on anti-truancy programme June 24, 2003 Truancy campaigner appeals for help from bus drivers, conductors February 7, 2003 Seeing and believing February 6, 2003 Another look at the anti-truancy campaign February 6, 2003 Confusion as anti-truancy campaign resumes February 5, 2003 Regional Welfare Officers to also evaluate anti-truancy campaign August 1, 2002 Truancy more pronounced in city February 15, 2002 Ministry to intensify anti-truancy campaign January 6, 2002 Region Six launches truancy campaign December 11, 2001 Schools to crackdown on truancy come September July 30, 2000 A dress code for schoolchildren April 17, 2000 Ministry probes school rape report April 14, 2000 Dressed to kill April 10, 2000 More child sexual abuse complaints in 1999 than ever before December 13, 1999 Human Rights body condemns airing of sexual escapade at St Rose's December 9, 1999 X-rated student expelled from city school December 3, 1999 Sexual misconduct duo suspended December 2, 1999 Sexual misconduct duo urged to withdraw from school December 1, 1999 High-priced boots out for school September 15, 1999 Banning the boots September 15, 1999 The 'brandy culture' impact September 14, 1999 Girl, 12, hangs herself over school boots September 13, 1999 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.