Overview
The Juvenile Justice Services is established under the Juvenile Justice Act 2014. It is responsible for the protection, rehabilitation and reintegration of juveniles. This function involves restorative justice and Melanesian considerations in the wellbeing of juveniles and the communities.
The administrative responsibilities include support to the National Juvenile Justice Committee, Juvenile Rehabilitation Institutions and provision of administrative and strategic guidelines for juvenile matters in partnership.
Priority Areas
- Implement the National Juvenile Justice Plan 2018 – 2022
- Rationalize and improve rehabilitation institutions
- Enact Juvenile Justice Regulations
- Improve juvenile representation