The Government of Dominica is affiliated with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Juvenile Justice Reform Project, funded by USAID. Under that project, a number of Draft Family Model Bills are receiving attention, one of which is the Child Justice Bill. This Bill is centred on a rights based system which reflects measures to meet minimum standards in the four main supporting Juvenile Justice Instruments.
In partnership with UNICEF, Dominica is receiving the assistance of a facilitator in the person of Mrs. Jacqueline Sealy Burke, an Attorney, to conduct a four day workshop to be held from Tuesday, May3rd to Friday, May 6th 2016 at the Fort Young Hotel.
The workshop will examine the Juvenile Justice System and its various stages, the new paradigm necessary for the implementation of the OECS Child Justice legislation and reinforce the nexus with child protection issues.
It targets probation, police officers(especially those who work with children), magistrates, police prosecutors, child protection officers and representatives from juvenile facilities and youth centered organizations.
Does the workshop target those in Public Office who are alleged to have inappropriate contact with juveniles?
I would hope those in public office whose duties involve working with children or youth would be included.
However if you have sufficient reason to believe there are actually those in public office who “have inappropriate contact with youth” you have a responsibility to report this to the police. Go to your nearest police station. Politely insist on talking to the chief. If they say “Is it something I can help you with?” be firm. Politely say, “No. It is a serious criminal matter and I must talk to the chief.”
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.