International work
Background
Our office is Jersey's first National Human Rights Institution, and as such is part of a worldwide community of organisations in other countries with similar roles and remits.
During the past two years, we have managed to get membership to three very important organisations:
• British and Irish Network of Ombudsman and Children’s Commissioners (BINOCC), click here.
• European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC),click here.
• European Network of Youth Advisors (ENYA), click here.
This has allowed us to work with partners in more than 30 countries and ensure that Deborah and the rest of the team can keep up with the latest information and the best ways of working.
It also strengthens the power of our office because it means that, when we are championing the voices of children and young people in Jersey, we are not alone: we have friends and supporters from all over Europe backing us up.
The Commissioner's role with ENOC
In November 2020, Deborah was unanimously elected Secretary of the Bureau of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC).
ENOC is a not-for-profit association of independent children’s rights institutions. Its mandate is to facilitate the promotion and protection of the rights of children. ENOC is made up of 43 institutions in 34 countries.
The ENOC Bureau are elected by the General Assembly of ENOC.
Deborah was voted to be a member of the Bureau as Secretary for a one-year term. This is a fantastic opportunity to continue to work collaboratively with partners across Europe extending our network and continuing to raise the profile of Jersey as an independent human rights institution for children.
Child Welfare
Childline: 0800 1111
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you (as a child or young person) can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, Childline is available for you, online, on the phone, anytime.
You can find out how to contact Childline online by visiting their website here.
Childline is available:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Children and Families Hub: 01534 519000
If you have a concern about a child in Jersey, please contact the Children and Families Hub.
You can also email the Hub at childrenandfamilieshub@gov.je
The Children and Families Hub working hours are 8:30am-5pm Monday to Thursday; and 8:30am-4:30pm on Friday.
An out-of-hours service will operate at other times: the duty social worker can be reached by calling the Hub (01534 519000) and selecting option 4 or via the Hospital Switchboard on 442000.
The Children and Families Hub also offers support, advice and information for families.