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VPA Participates in Global Ministerial Conference

Violence Prevention Alliance

Dr Elizabeth Ward (third right), chair of the VPA and other members of the Jamaican delegation attended the conference which was held in Columbia from November 7 to 8.
Dr Elizabeth Ward (third right), chair of the VPA and other members of the Jamaican delegation attended the conference which was held in Columbia from November 7 to 8.

 Jamaica has pledged to advance child protection and violence prevention measures across the nation as part of its commitments at the first Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children, held in Colombia from November 7 to 8.


These commitments span three critical areas: creating safe school environments, enhancing response and support services, and addressing online harms.


Jamaica has committed to expanding school-based violence prevention programmes to cover 75% of all public schools and institutions by 2030. This initiative will focus on assessing the impact of existing programmes and scaling up their most effective components. With an estimated investment of J$115 million, the initiative aims to create safer learning spaces that foster the holistic development of children.


In response to the need for more integrated child protection measures, Jamaica plans to implement a National Child Protection Early Warning System by 2025. This system will employ a continuum of services approach to enhance coordination across child protection, education, health, security, and justice sectors.


By 2030, the system is expected to operate in over 30 high-risk communities nationwide, supported by digital platforms that facilitate systems integration, data sharing, and risk analysis. The initiative will also leverage data from the National Plan of Action on an Integrated Response to Children and Violence to guide policy decisions and address emerging risks. The estimated value of this comprehensive response and support framework is J$ 229 million.


Recognising the increasing risks children face in digital spaces, Jamaica will develop and implement a Children’s Online Protection Strategy by 2030. This evidence-based and internationally aligned strategy aims to reduce the risks of violence, exploitation, and harmful exposure online.


The strategy will incorporate cultural assets such as music and the arts to promote safe digital practices among children and their families. It will also integrate these initiatives into a multisectoral framework designed to empower communities and civil society organizations. The estimated investment in this initiative is J$229 million.


Jamaica’s commitments at the Global Ministerial Conference underscore its dedication to addressing the multifaceted challenges of child violence and protection. By leveraging data-driven approaches and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, the country aims to create a safer, more nurturing environment for its children by 2030.


These initiatives reflect Jamaica’s broader vision of prioritizing the well-being of its youngest citizens and setting a global example in violence prevention and child protection efforts.

 


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