CRALAF

While our target group is children in need of care and protection as well as children in conflict with the law; we are cognizant of the fact that the most ideal set up for a child to grow and thrive is within a family, therefore our ATJ (Access to Justice) Program is family focused to include both Mothers, Fathers and primary care givers in the best interest of the child and the spirit of doing no harm to the child.

This program takes three folds:

1. Children in conflict with the law -Juvenile justice system (Rule of detention as the last resort), Diversions and child focused Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
2. Children in need of care and protection-Focus on Health, Education and sustainability
3. Mothers, Fathers and or Primary care givers

Under our ATJ we extend our support to the following:

i: Survivors of GVB and SGBV- offer legal aid, psycho-social counselling and ensure they seek medical attention; Train and boost on Income generating Activities (IGAs)

ii: Children Exposed to Harmful Cultural Practices:

• FGM – Legal Aid, create Awareness and
• Child Marriage

iii: Adolescent Mothers – Offer legal aid, Psycho- social counselling, advocate for return to school and train and boost Income generating Activities (IGAs)

iv: Incarcerated Mothers (charged with negligence and the petty offenders)- pursue Judiciary led family centered interventions and rehabilitation, Prevent mother/ child family separation.