Legislation and Policy Flashcards
Legislation and Policy Overview
Since 2009, the government of Jamaica has pursued an active legislative agenda that has collectively updated and strengthened the framework for addressing sexual violence against women and girls, strengthened criminal penalties, improved accountability of the police, established new law enforcement units, and clarified or updated definitions.
Legislative priorities established by the MNS
the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act in 2013;
The Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act in 2013;
The Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act in 2013;
The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Organized Criminal Groups) Act in 2014.
NCPCSS
The NCPCSS and associated frameworks such as the Community Renewal Programme and the Unite for Change Initiative represent the framework for the government’s 10-year process to reduce crime and violence AKA vision 2030.
NCPCSS National Crime Prevention and Community Safety Strategy (NCPCSS)
The five core programmes are
The Citizen Security and Justice Programme
Community Empowerment and Transformation Project
Jamaica Violence Prevention,
Peace and Sustainable Development Programme,
Inner City Services for the Poor
Programs
Despite inadequate levels of evaluation, several projects and programmes have been identified as promising.
The Women Crisis Centre,
Women’s Media Watch,
Grace & Staff Development Foundation,
Change from Within
August Town Crime Prevention Programme
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA 2013) identified the Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica as a good practice.
JAMAICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY
The Six Key Reforms:
Remove the profit from crime
Reform the justice system
Policing by consent
Adopt a coherent anti-gang strategy
Focus on at-risk individuals and communities
Strengthen systems of governance
