The Children of Jamaica

"Save the children"

The society has an interest in bringing an end to the vicious cycle of poverty, illiteracy and crime that has plagued the nation. This society should seek to save our children and itself - and not abandon them for whatever reason, however seemingly plausible. Where the children are not attaining the requisite grade levels, this should be evident quite early. The society should be prepared to diagnose each case and institute remedial action to ensure that these children are brought up to speed. Quite often, the children are failing for reasons entirely outside of their control.

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http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110426/news/news4.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

"Peace"

$92 mil to be spent on juvenile correctional institutions

My say: So much money to be spent on fixing the problem when money would be better spent being proactive rather than reactive. Teaching dispute resolution in schools and communities will help people to utilize non-violent alternatives to solving their problems. This would inevitably lead to a decline in the need for facilities like these.

http://rjrnewsonline.com/news/local/92m-be-spent-juvenile-correctional-institutions?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Ninety two million dollars is to be spent this fiscal year to carry out the construction and renovation of juvenile correctional institutions across the country. 

This was outlined in the 2011/2012 Estimates of Expenditure.

Another $39 million has been earmarked for the construction and improvement of several adult correctional facilities. 

Of that sum, $15 million will go towards the repair of cells and other maintenance services at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre.

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"Peace"

Jamaican Teens Self-Destructing

http://m.jamaicaobserver.com/mobile/news/Teens-self-destructing---survey_8700480

JAMAICAN high school students are stressed, suicidal, bullied, smoke and drink, are obese, lonely and their parents, for the most part, have no clue. This, if a survey on student health conducted by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) among Jamaican students in grades seven to 12 between April and June 2010 last year is to be believed.

Peace

Money for Social Rehabilitation in Jamaica

http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=28184

The Government is set to spend $80 million to help deported persons reintegrate into Jamaican society. 

"Peace"

Crime Experts To Visit Jamaica

http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=28177

Two international crime experts are to visit the island next week to provide consultation services to the Jamaica Constabulary Force. 

"Peace"

Address crime and stimulate the economy

http://rjrnewsonline.com/news/local/address-crime-stimulate-economy?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

"We have had so much discussion about some of the possibility that could happen in the economy and that's why we need to get on top of the crime situation in a sustainable way. I heard some statement from the Opposition that they're disappointed that the allocations to education and health were not increased (but) if by giving the increased allocation to crime, then that is a definitely signal, that we plan to keep up our attempts to decrease crime and that would be a direct way to help to stimulate the economy," Mr. Gregory said Sunday afternoon on RJR's weekly news review programmeThat's A Rap!

"Peace"

Guidance counsellors mount national campaign against teen suicides

http://m.jamaicaobserver.com/mobile/news/Guidance-counsellors-mount-national-campaign-against-teen-suicides_8676388 - Shared from Jamaica Observer

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"Peace"

The Spirit of Mediation

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