They will also go through normal classes, so they don’t miss school, and they will be from 17 years downwards. Someone who is 18 years and above is an adult, so the Home is not a place for such a person. The Home will also serve children who are referred to either from the court or police station, from the Ministry of Justice, or Non-Governmental Organizations.
As I explained earlier, the Diversion Programme means diverting the child from becoming a criminal, preventing him or her from going to prison. Children are not supposed to be detained or sent to prison. So, this Home will serve as a rehabilitation centre. We will rehabilitate them, before they become full-fledged criminals. Because we believe that once you are able to train a child, provide these services, it’ll stop the child from engaging in the small and petty criminal activities.
Yes, of course they are up and running! The Sexual Assault Referral Centres actually provide services to people that are violated or raped, especially children. Children are being violated on a daily basis, so these referral centres actually provide services – health services, legal services, counselling, psychosocial support, just to name a few. And they also provide advocacy.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »
Source: LeadershipNGA - 🏆 4. / 77 Read more »
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »