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Increase staff complement for the Child Diversion Programme.
Implement an electronic data management system for Victim Services
Close a minimum of 600 cases
Implement public education campaign for mediation
Advance procurement for the construction of three (3) fit-for-purpose buildings to house Justice Centres
The Ministry also advanced capital projects related to the construction of three (3) fit-for-purpose buildings to house Justice Centres in Clarendon (May Pen), Hanover (Sandy Bay) and St Catherine (Spanish Town). The Ministry now has the required Architectural Designs and Bill of Quantities to advance the procurement of these works, the concepts for which are being reviewed for adoption in the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP).
Relocate the St Ann Parish Court (Brown’s Town)
The Ministry is also actively undertaking renovation works at Addison Park to relocate the St Ann Parish Court (Brown’s Town), after the Court was gutted by fire earlier this year. The temporary Court facility is to be completed within this quarter, in an effort to provide an interim court space from which the Brown’s Town Court can fully operate.
Implement virtual hearings at all Parish Courts
I expect that by the end of this fiscal year each Parish Court should be able to conduct virtual hearings.
Provide counselling and emotional support services to at least 5036 new clients and 5000 existing clients
In the 2022/23 fiscal year, we intend to provide counselling and emotional support services to at least 5036 new clients; follow-up with 5000 existing clients, as well as conduct over 10,000 counselling sessions.
Conduct 28 empowerment sessions for children under for the Child Diversion Programme
Seek a partnership with a Government Skills Training agency for the Child Diversion Programme
Review the Child Diversion Act.
Explore entities across the island to engage children in Community Service.
Train additional mentors under the Child Diversion Programme.
Begin pre-investment activities for the construction new Judicial buildings in manchester, St.Ann and St. Catherine
Increase family counselling sessions and psycho-educational assessments for children.
