National Education Inspectorate (NEI) News feed - Office of the Children’s Advocate

Church Urged to Help Counsel Abused Children

Tue, 03 May 2016 15:28:04 GMT

The church is being called on to help in the counselling of abused children, and to assist the authorities in nabbing perpetrators.

OCA to Distribute Internet Safety Guidelines in May

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:42:14 GMT

During Child Month in May, the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) will commence the distribution of Internet safety guidelines for children. The move is aimed at preventing the exploitation or abuse of children via the Internet. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says the guide dubbed: ‘Be Social…Be Smart’ “is putting power in the hands of parents” to protect their children.

Education Minister Urges Parents to Put Children First

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:54:54 GMT

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, is appealing to parents not to choose entertainment over the care and protection of their children. Addressing a ‘Safe Children Forum’ in May Pen earlier this week, Senator Reid noted that parents have been leaving young children at home in the care of older siblings to attend popular entertainment events.