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💡One of the key outputs from our work with Penal Reform International and partners toward better #safeguarding of imprisoned #children against #violence is now available: A compendium of international standards and practices for monitoring violence against children in criminal justice detention. The full compendium is available through the link and we code below. #DataMOSAIC #ChildProtection

Today we release a new Compendium - a resource with international standards and promising practices for safeguarding children in #criminaljustice detention.    This publication is part of the Data MOSAIC project funded by the EU, focusing on enhancing data collection practices to address #violence against #children in detention.     The Compendium compiles international standards and effective practices in place across the EU for protecting children in detention settings, serving as a resource for stakeholders including criminal justice authorities, lawyers, NGOs, field practitioners and providing legislative frameworks and applied practices from various EU countries.    🔗Download: https://lnkd.in/dWRpqndM     #ChildProtection #JusticewithChildren #HumanRights 

In the forthcoming days, I will be seeking Presidential intervention to tackle Police Brutality and Civilian Hostility and reinforce community policing reforms. Unfortunately, the Nigerian government has not yet actualized substantial police reforms, leaving young people fearful of leaving their homes due to the risks of torture, extortion, harassment, and unjustified killings. Similarly, citizen-police hostility is on the increase, resulting from negative experiences between Nigerians and law enforcement agencies. It has fostered deep-seated distrust, leading to intensified animosity against the police. Share your location in the comment section for updates, and if you want to be part. #humanrights #PoliceBrutality #UnitedNations #europe #community #internationalhumanrights #humanity

Youth Interventions are essential in our criminal justice system. They help children exit the youth justice system at the earliest opportunity with appropriate support to avoid reoffending. ➡ CJI will soon publish an Inspection looking at organisations’ approach to delivering Youth Interventions in Northern Ireland. #abetterjusticesystemforall #criminaljusticeinspection #criminaljusticesytem #criminaljustice

Punishments serve five purposes: detention, deterrence (setting social norms), retribution, restitution, and rehabilitation. Many educators hyper-focus on the last one and conclude that punishment serves no purpose. Balancing the needs of the individual and the community is THE human dilemma. #PLCatWork

It's been a challenging week, and as a frontline consultant, I am constantly reassuring and advocating on issues where the government continues to fall short. The recent swift action by the judiciary system to imprison rioters when some serious abusers are allowed to roam free raises some questions about the effectiveness of our judicial system when it comes to protecting mothers and children. #domesticabuse #stalkingandharassment #prison #familycourts #genderbasedviolence https://lnkd.in/eWciJVqa

#GS2 #Polity The article explains Section 479 of BNSS, 2023, easing bail for undertrials who've served over a third of their maximum sentence. It highlights that 59.7% of undertrials are from five states, with 65.2% having low education levels. The Supreme Court urges states to identify eligible cases to tackle overcrowding and delays, focusing on first-time offenders. #UndertrialPrisoners #BNSS2023 #JudicialReforms #JusticeForAll #SupremeCourtIndia #CriminalJustice #Edukemy

Corporal punishment remains the most common and widely accepted form of violence against children, often occurring in various settings, including penal systems. Despite progress towards universal abolition—with 66 countries banning it in all settings and 27 more committed to full prohibition—many children worldwide are still left behind. This latest briefing from End Corporal Punishment highlights the urgent need to end legally sanctioned violence against children in justice systems to ensure every child's right to a violence-free childhood. Read more on what steps can be taken to achieve this: bit.ly/3RHTCOv

Today, at the Lesotho Police Training College, we celebrate the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) members who have successfully completed human rights training, facilitated by Sesotho Media & Development supported by the EU. This event is a significant step towards a more just and equitable society and aligns with our commitment to the #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence, underscoring our dedication to justice for all and ending gender-based violence. #JusticeForAll #EndGBV

On this World Day for International Justice, we highlight the significant 70% budget cut to the National Mission for Justice Delivery, affecting e-Courts. The Gram Nyayalayas Act, intended to provide local justice, has only 276 out of 2,500 operational courts but has been extended to 2026 with a Rs 50 crore budget. NALSA's funding increased by 17% to Rs 170 crore to improve justice access. Despite a Rs 1.2 lakh crore budget for the police force, modernization funds remain largely unused. The prison modernization initiative was reintroduced with a Rs 400 crore allocation. Women’s safety schemes, particularly the Safe City Project, received increased funding within the gender budget.  https://lnkd.in/gi4xk4EM #InternationalJustice #Justice #ECourts #Budget #JusticeReform #GramNyayalay #NALSA #Police #PrisonReform #WomensSafety #JusticeFunding #Indiaspend