:: Office of the Children's Advocate ::


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Welcome to the official website of the Office of the Children's Advocate, Jamaica. We have developed this website as a public education and advocacy tool for the children and adults seeking information about the role and functions of the office, children's
rights and other issues relating to children.

We trust you will find the website informative and look forward to your comments and suggestions as we work together to promote
and protect the rights of our children.

OCA Commission Study to Detrmine Profile of Children in Confilct with the Law - July 2010

Consultations completed under Private-Social Sector Collaboration Project - Aug 2010

Children's Advocate to present at XVIII ISPCAN Conference in Honolulu - Sept 2010

Rights of Children

Survival Rights: Right to life, food, clothing, shelter and medical services

Development Rights: Right to those things that children require in order to reach their full potential. Children have a right to education, play & leisure, cultural activities, access to information and freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

Protection Rights: Right to be safeguarded against all forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Children should be protected from sexual, physical & emotional abuse. They should also be protected from abuse in the criminal justice system, child labour, drug abuse and neglect

Participation Rights: Right to be allowed to take an active role in their communities and nations. Children should be allowed the freedom to express opinions, to have a say in matters affecting their own lives, to join associations and to assemble peacefully.

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