What We Do
FUNCTIONS OF THE NCPA
According to Sec.14 of the NCPA Act, the following are the functions of the NCPA:
- Advising government on national policy and measures regarding prevention and treatment of child abuse as well as protection of children.
- Creating awareness of the rights of the child to be protected from abuse.
- Consulting and co-ordinating with relevant ministries, local authorities, public and private sector
- organizations and recommending measures for the prevention of child abuse and protection of victims.
- Recommending legal, administrative and other reforms for the effective implementation of national policy.
- Monitoring implementation of the law, the progress of all investigations, and criminal proceedings in cases of child abuse.
- Recommending measures in relation to protection, rehabilitation and reintegration into society of children affected by armed conflict.
- Taking appropriate steps for the safety and protection of children in conflict with the law.
- Receiving complaints from the public relating to child abuse and taking action on these.
- Advising and assisting local bodies and NGOs to co-ordinate campaigns against child abuse.
- Promoting, co-ordinating and supporting conduct of research on child abuse.
- Organizing and facilitating workshops, seminars, etc. to develop skills and knowledge.
- Co-ordinating with and assisting the tourist industry to prevent child abuse related to commercial sex networks.
- Co-ordinating Preparing and maintaining a national database on child abuse. This includes monitoring organizations which provide care for children.
- Serving as liaison for the exchange of information with foreign governments and international organizations.This includes donor and resource mobilization.