CRIN - Child Rights Information Network - Organisations

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The main role of the Children’s Registry is to receive reports of children who have been, are being or are likely to be abandoned, neglected, physically or sexually ill-treated, or are otherwise in need of care and protection. After receiving these reports, the Children’s Registry records, assesses and then refers the reports to the Child Development Agency (CDA) and the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) for their investigation and action.

The Children’s Registry also serves as a repository where statistics on incidences of child abuse in Jamaica may be found and used to inform operational and child friendly policies and guidelines. In addition, through regular monitoring of the trends, the Registrar will be able to indicate which types of services are needed and where they are needed.

Operational level: National

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: Government

Organisation mandate: Provide training or education on child rights, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Child labour and working children, Children and health, Children and violence, Children in conflict with the law, Children without parental care, Children working and living on the street, Sexual exploitation of children

Countries in which this organisation works: Jamaica

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Last updated 10/03/2010 08:35:11

CRIN does not accredit or validate any of the organisations listed in our directory. The views and activities of the listed organisations do not necessarily reflect the views or activities of CRIN's coordination team.

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