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University of The West Indies ECFS 1008 Child Rights and Protection Issues Name: Odessa Beckles Vlog Assignment Student ID.315103596 Etutor : Roydan Rampersad Date: July 8 th ,2022.
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Background to Child protection Unit of The Bahamas.
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The OBJECTIVES:. The Child Protection Unit's objectives are: to raise public awareness on all matters involving children educate the public on the rights and protection of situations and vulnerabilities of children and families, Make available child protection services, schemes, and structures at all levels. P romote an environment of trust and confidence. We provide a network of services and access points island-wide..
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THE VISION. The vision of the Child Protection Unit is : The Child Protection and Family Services Unit aims to effectively provide an atmosphere within which protection and development of our children, support and strengthening of family life education, and the public at large, allowing them to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. This is for them to bloom and blossom into what God has destined for their lives ..
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THE MISSION. The Child Protection Unit's mission is to protect and provide care beyond limits to our nation’s children proactively and responsively. This is through sensitive investigations, appropriate action, love, advocacy, education, rehabilitation, and family support because we value our children, their families, and our team members..
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES. Provides psychosocial support and other assistance to vulnerable families Responds to child abuse reports and provides safe places and recovery for victims Manages operations of the State Care Centres (safe houses) for vulnerable children (children without adequate parental care and children in need of protection) Manages the placements of children in foster homes Facilitates the reunification of children by providing assistance and other contributions to ensure the children's continued well-being.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D. Monitors the operations of privately managed Children's Homes and Orphanages for implementation of minimum Operational Standards Conducts public awareness programs on issues affecting the well-being of children and child abuse prevention Provides support to children in need of care and protection (those who have been abused, abandoned, neglected or vulnerable due to disability); Carries out advocacy/public education programs to prevent child abuse;.
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How is the public made aware of the roles and responsibilities of the agency.
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SUCCESS STORIES. The Child Protection Unit of The Bahamas has had many success stories ranging from being able to deliver comprehensive services that will ensure the total well-being of all children by providing child safety assessments and crisis intervention. Child Care Facilities Unit seeks to ensure that children who are taken into the care of the Minister as a result of being abused, abandoned, neglected, or orphaned are cared for in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment..
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SUCCESS STORIES CONT’D. The unit has been instrumental in acquiring funds to cater to the abused child and other family members in the home. They can provide housing and a safe place for the children, help them continue school; some even graduate and go to foreign universities..
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NEW INITIATIVES. The Child Protection Agency has taken on the initiative of providing uniform allowances and providing monthly school vouchers to parents of children to assist with food. The Unit has been providing breakfast and lunch for students. They have maximized this initiative more since the pandemic. This was the go-to for many inner-city children since many parents in the households were unemployed, and some are still unable to find employment up to this day..
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NEW INITIATIVES CONT’D. They have embarked on trying to get students back into school; many students have not been accounted for in the past two years. This is due to many not having devices, internet, and electricity to continue their education via the various online platforms. To combat this issue, the agency began visiting children in vulnerable communities to assess their needs and wants. The agency partnered with stakeholders to donate devices and provide wifi connections in the communities. The Ministry of education partnered with the agency to make this initiative a reality ..