US Department of Justice representative Stacy de la Torre said there is need to create a juvenile justice system that holds young offenders accountable for their actions [Photo/@dkmaraga]
The US State Department of Justice has pledged to support the Judiciary in ensuring that children cases are heard and determined expeditiously and in accordance to the Children Act to ensure that those in conflict with the law are not negatively affected by the judicial processes.
The Department’s representative Stacy de la Torre said there is need to create a juvenile justice system that holds young offenders accountable for their actions, provides for their rehabilitation, protects them from harm, increases their life chances and manages the risks they pose to themselves and to the public safety.
“Together we can create a fair and effective juvenile system that enhances public safety, gives a good return on public investments and reflects our society’s deep belief in redemptive possibilities for people who have made mistakes,” De La Torre said.
Makadara Chief Magistrate Emily Ominde, who is also a Commissioner at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), urged parties with children’s matters to turn up at the courts across the country to facilitate the hearing and determination of the cases during the service week.