Grenada: Update to GRD32014.E of 31 May 1999, specifically on who can admit a child to one of the facilities for abused children; presence and efficiency of intervening government officials
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 23 November 2001 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | GRD38200.E |
| Reference | 2 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Grenada: Update to GRD32014.E of 31 May 1999, specifically on who can admit a child to one of the facilities for abused children; presence and efficiency of intervening government officials, 23 November 2001, GRD38200.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3df4be3724.html [accessed 31 May 2023] |
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Information contained in this Response was provided during a 22 November 2001 telephone interview with the coordinator of the Legal Aid and Counselling Clinic (LACC) in St.-Georges, Grenada.
Government officials from the Child Welfare Authority are mandated to intervene in matters of child abuse in the family, and frequently do so. However, the Child Protection Act has some "grey areas" (i.e. recognition of young male victims), and there are some problems with "structured supporting mechanisms", such as public transportation (thereby limiting the ability to physically bring an abused child for help).
With regard to the Royal Grenada Police Force's Child Protection Division, the LACC coordinator explains that, although phone numbers for reporting abuse are publicly available, the lines are frequently unatttended, particularly after business hours and on holidays.
For information regarding the new legislation on domestic violence in Grenada, please consult GRD38096.E of 9 November 2001 and GRD37982.E of 23 October 2001.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
Reference
Legal Aid and Counselling Clinic (LACC), St. Georges. 22 November 2001. Telephone interview with coordinator.
