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Director for the Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Nesta Haye, stands alongside Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, as he addresses students of the Oberlin High School ahead of a balloon release at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention held for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.
Director for the Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Nesta Haye, stands alongside Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, as he addresses students of the Oberlin High School ahead of a balloon release at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention held for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.

VSB to Host Interventions for Children Experiencing Trauma

The Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice’s Social Justice Division is looking to undertake several resocialisation interventions this year, targetting children who have experienced trauma. The Cultural Resocialisation Intervention Project (CRIP) provides therapeutic healing for children through...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, interacts with students of Swallowfield Primary and Infant School, prior to the start of a symbolic march from the Ministry at National Heroes Circle to the office of the National Education Trust (NET) at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston on Thursday (February 6). The occasion was NET’s 15th anniversary launch.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, interacts with students of Swallowfield Primary and Infant School, prior to the start of a symbolic march from the Ministry at National Heroes Circle to the office of the National Education Trust (NET) at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston on Thursday (February 6). The occasion was NET’s 15th anniversary launch.

NET Commended for 15 Years of Pivotal Service to Education
Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing,
Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing,

Foster Care to Be Highlighted Feb. 9 to 15
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, participates in a balloon release with students of Oberlin High School at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention activity hosted by the Justice Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, participates in a balloon release with students of Oberlin High School at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention activity hosted by the Justice Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.

Oberlin High School Students Benefit from Victim Services Division Resocialisation Intervention
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza (left), interact with students from Edward Seaga Primary School during a Play Day Ja event at Water Lane in downtown Kingston on Wednesday, February 5. The event was in recognition of Global School Play Day.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza (left), interact with students from Edward Seaga Primary School during a Play Day Ja event at Water Lane in downtown Kingston on Wednesday, February 5. The event was in recognition of Global School Play Day.

Importance of Play Highlighted During Global School Play Day

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José Martí Technical High School student, Sanique Roberts (right), is presented with a trophy by Science teacher at the St. Catherine-based institution, Shanice Laing, for outstanding performance in academics and ports. The student is the recipient of the JMcKay Collection scholarship awarded by Jamaican-born registered nurse in the United States (US) and past student of the school, Jillianne McKay Burrell. The scholarship will enable Sanique to pursue nursing studies at Northern Caribbean University (NCU).
EducationJamaican DiasporaYouth

José Martí Technical Student Gets Scholarship to Pursue Nursing

José Martí Technical High School student, Sanique Roberts, is well on the way to achieving her ambition of becoming a nurse. The upper-sixth-form student is the recipient of the JMcKay Collection Award, granting her a full scholarship to pursue the nursing programme at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester. The scholarship was awarded by Jamaican-born registered nurse in...
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Opposition Senator, Sophia Frazer Binns, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.
Youth

Senator Calls for Amendment of Adoption Legislation

Opposition Senator, Sophia Frazer Binns, is calling for amendment to the country’s adoption legislation to improve the adoption process for children and families. Making her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate recently, she recalled the difficulty her mother faced in formalising the process years ago. “Most persons in here know that I am a product...
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Director of the Child Diversion Branch, in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice, Venisa Clarke, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
JusticeYouth

Jamaicans Encouraged to Volunteer as Child Diversion Mentors

The Child Diversion Branch (CDB) in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice is calling on upstanding Jamaicans to volunteer as Mentors in its Child Diversion Programme. The programme targets children aged 12 to 17, who come into conflict with the law, with rehabilitative services that divert them from criminal judicial proceedings. Director of the Child Diversion Branch,...
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Acting Vice Principal at the St. Catherine based Enid Bennett High School and conceptualize of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme, Latoya Bird-Miller (second right), points to a replica of a handbook, which contains the initiative, during the launch on January 30. Others (from left) are Acting Principal, Winsom Johnson; Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Juanita Gordon Hunter; Head Girl, Kiara Mattis; Head Boy, Jeremy Peart; Senior Education Officer with the Ministry, Stephney Webb-Parker; and Supervisor for the Health and Family Life Education Department at the school, Talcea Hamilton.
EducationYouth

Enid Bennett High School Launches Social and Emotional Learning Programme

The Enid Bennett High School, in St. Catherine, has launched an initiative that will foster a nurturing environment where students can strive academically, socially, and emotionally. Speaking at the launch of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme on January 30, at the school, Acting Vice Principal, Latoya Bird-Miller said the initiative is one that moves the school beyond the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers remarks on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) 2024 Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 30).
Youth

CPFSA Honours 52 Students for Outstanding Academic Performance

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), on Thursday (January 30), honoured 52 students for their outstanding academic performance in external examinations. They were awarded during the CPFSA’s 2024 Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. A total of 153 students across the Agency’s programmes – Residential Child Care Facilities, Foster Care, Family Reintegration...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), and Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas (second left), accept a donation of $10 million from Chief Executive Officer of the United States-based Sweet P Home Care, Inc. and former ward of the State, Dr. Patricia Smith (centre). The presentation was made during the CPFSA’s 2024 Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony, held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 30). Joining in the presentation (from left) are Chair of the CPFSA Advisory Board, Naomi Francis, and awardee Jamaine Smith.
Youth

Former State Ward Donates $10 Million to CPFSA

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has received a $10-million donation from businesswomen Dr. Patricia Smith, who is a former ward of the State. The presentation was made during the agency’s 2024 Educational Achievement Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 30). Dr. Smith, who delivered the keynote address, grew up...
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