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.
Objectives:
- To create an atmosphere which will encourage victims to report incidents of sexual offences and child abuse.
- To investigate all sexual offences that have been reported.
- To ensure efficient and effective investigation into allegation.
- To enhance rehabilitation of victims through counselling and therapy.
- To conduct public education programmes on Sexual Offences and Child Abuse in schools, training institutions, parent teachers association, neighborhood watches and through electronic and print media.
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