New training helping spot signs of poverty in Jersey families
'A little easier'
The trust ran the free session - called 'Poverty Aware Practice' in St Helier on Wednesday.Ms Vacher said the trust wanted to make sure every professional in Jersey who had day-to-day contact with families had the relevant skills and was able to "make life a little easier" for people.She said it was important the training was focused on the workforce."We wanted to make sure that the training we're offering is focused on the workforce, because they're the ones that make the biggest difference."But alongside that, we need to create and provide resources."
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