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Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse
Type of Measure
Institutional mechanisms
Form of Violence
Sexual violence
Year
1989
Brief Description
The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) was established in the Jamaican Constabulary in 1989 as a response to the need for police sensitivity to victims of sexual assault, for improved confidentiality in taking of reports from victims in order to allow for the speedy and effective investigation of sexual offences, to create an atmosphere which encourages victims to report incidents of sexual offences, and to assist in enhancing the rehabilitation of victims through counselling and therapy. Since the establishment of CISOCA's main office, six other units have been established island-wide.
Officers who work at these units receive special training in Gender-based Violence and are also responsible for providing training in the investigation of sexual offences at the Jamaica Police Academy and other designated organizations.
Officers who work at these units receive special training in Gender-based Violence and are also responsible for providing training in the investigation of sexual offences at the Jamaica Police Academy and other designated organizations.
Source of Information
Response of the Government of Jamaica to the questionnaire on violence against women
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