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Dr. Samantha O. Thomas has been involved in Social Work for the past eighteen years. Her experiences span within the differently abled community, juvenile institutional system, and HIV\/AIDS\/sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Thomas holds qualifications in Social Work from University of the West Indies, St Augustine at the Certificate, Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s level. Her research interests are in the areas of: Women ageing with HIV, ageing and juvenile male reintegration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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