JFJ raises alarm over Children's Homes

Eight years after the Keating Commission made recommendations for the establishment of a time-table to carry out inspections of physical facilities at all Children's Homes and Places of Safety, there are still deficiencies in the system.

Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ, this afternoon raised concerns after reports that some of the children's homes are without fire extinguishers and functioning fire hydrants, among other things.

A recent report by the Children's Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harris made specific mention of the conditions that exist Maxfield Park Children's Home.

Chairperson of JFJ, Susan Goffe says the situation is now a national disgrace.