{"id":324237,"date":"2024-06-12T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T14:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=324237"},"modified":"2024-06-13T12:25:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T16:25:30","slug":"social-services-launches-campaign-countering-negative-stereotypes-about-welfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/governance\/social-services-launches-campaign-countering-negative-stereotypes-about-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Services launches campaign countering negative stereotypes about &#8216;welfare&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-324238\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-anntarazevich-5697255-642x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The public will soon be introduced to a communication initiative by the Social Services branch of the\u00a0 Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Social Services in conjunction with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the Department outlined the aim of the initiative as raising awareness about the programs and services offered, and dispelling stereotypes and negative perceptions commonly linked to &#8220;Welfare.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the objective is to improve public understanding and attitudes towards the Department&#8217;s efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The official launch ceremony for the campaign is scheduled to take place on June 13, 2024, at the Department of Social<br \/>\nServices (located directly across from Flamboyant Hotel) from 9:00 a.m, to be followed by an Open House for the general public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&nbsp; The public will soon be introduced to a communication initiative by the Social Services branch of the\u00a0 Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Social Services in conjunction with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). 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