Pledge to make a difference, together.
Assist the government in creating a Child-Centric Juvenile Justice system; - To always have the Best Interest of the Child in mind for all actors involved - To use the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - To physically represent the child and his/ her family in the Courts and any government or private organization
Expedite and educate the Child Sector - When representing the aggrieved party to always try to expedite legal matters (This being one of the biggest issues within the justice system of Sri Lanka - delay. An average case of a child rights matter will take a minimum of 10-15 years to conclude) - Assist State representatives involved in their duties so that the process will automatically speed us (For example: Police Officers, Probation Officers, Child Rights Promotion Officers, Judicial Medical Officers when executing their duties or submitting reports to the Court) - Educate State Department Officers such as the Police Department, Probation Officers, National Child Protection Officers and District Level Officers, Teachers, Parents and Children on Child Protection and the importance of creating a safe network for children and the aspects of holistic child development. - To introduce a restorative justice based system for young offenders as opposed to a retributive criminal justice process. Create awareness through the concept of #ChildForceTrooper Standards have been formulated in order to be met by those who wish to be involved in being a #ChildForceTrooper. This will include: 1. Creating awareness on child rights and protection in Sri Lanka(this includes all types of media and social media) - Empower the Child ! 2. If you see or meet a child who maybe in need of care and protection, to take time off your daily schedule, speak to the child and direct him/ her to the relevant authority and then follow up on the same - Walk the Talk ! 3. If you are in a position to employ someone, to employ a certain number of survivors of abuse and care leavers into their team of employees, once they attain the age of adulthood - Be the Change !