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Chuck Promotes Role for JPs in Community Conflicts

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says his Ministry has embarked on a 'crusade' to empower Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a greater role in restorative justice and conflict resolution in communities... ...

Gender focus for Way Out Project

"AS the Bureau of Women's Affairs (BWA) continues its push ...

JPs Urged To Take Part in Training Programmes

KINGSTON — Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has urged Justices of the Peace (JPs) to participate in the Ministry's various training programmes, tailored towards enhancing dispute resolution skills and processes.

Chuck Says JPs Could Be Paid To Handle Civil Matters

Dispute Resolution Seeks New Funding Agency

Chuck Urges Mediation to Settle Cases

KINGSTON — Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging attorneys to assist their clients to settle matters out of court through mediation and arbitration.

Way Out project for gender equality

"MORE than 19,000 people from across the island are set to directly benefit in the coming months from a gender equality and women’s empowerment project that was launched by ...

Changing Lives Through Mediation

""People get satisfaction from being able to help chart the course in their own local area. They feel empowered because their skills are improved and being involved suggests to the public that they are respected, positive contributors. I am ener...

Inner City Communities To Benefit From Services Of Dispute Resolution Foundation

"The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the Dispute Resolution Foundation yesterday (October 27), signed a $12.9 million contract, for the Foundation to provide mediation, conflict resolution and conflict management services in 12 inner city c...

Pickersgill Supports Mediation As Automatic Part Of Civil Court Proceedings

"Transport Minister Robert Pickersgill on Wednesday commended the Jamaica Bar Association for the passage of a resolution calling for the use of mediation as an automatic part of civil court proceedings, and advocated its speedy implementation."