Child Welfare in Jamaica and the Caribbean

Question 1

Local Laws and Policies related to children in JAMAICA

Answer 1

TheChild Care and Protection Act

The Child Care and Protection Act – Subsidiary Legislation

TheEducation Act
TheEducation Act – Subsidiary Legislation

TheOffences Against the Persons Act
TheSexual Offences Act
The Corrections Act
The Corrections Act – Subsidiary Legislation

National Plan of Action for an Integrated Response to Children and Violence (NPACV)

Question 2

Agencies with Responsibilities for Children in Jamaica

Answer 2

Child Development Agency
Office of the Children’s Registry
Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse
Department of Correctional Services
Office of the Children’s Advocate