ICJS Projects
| Sint Maarten Child Resilience and Protection Project |
CLIENTS: Government of Sint Maarten CONTRACTOR: UNICEF, The Netherlands COUNTRY: Sint Maarten DESCRIPTION: This consultancy evaluated incidents of violence occurring in and around schools, daycare centres, and after-school programs in Sint Maarten to develop a tailored violence prevention program. The CCJS crafted a comprehensive and integrated strategy to address school-based violence. Additionally, the CCJS trained key stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the policy and strategic action plan. |
| Youth Resilience, Inclusion & Empowerment (Y-RIE) in the Caribbean Activity |
CLIENT: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) CONTRACTOR: DAI COUNTRIES: Grenada, Guyana, St. Lucia DESCRIPTION: The Youth Resilience, Inclusion & Empowerment in the Caribbean Activity, launched in Grenada, Guyana, and St. Lucia, addresses the high rates of interpersonal violence and crime among youth in the Caribbean. The initiative aims to engage youth and key populations as partners while integrating interventions at national and sub-national levels to strengthen resilience against crime and violence and foster safer, more prosperous communities. The project focuses on enhancing social services for vulnerable populations, delivering targeted education, psychosocial support, and market-relevant skills to youth. It also seeks to improve access to productive and inclusive development opportunities while supporting family and community-based interventions. The CCJS plays a key role by providing both long-term technical assistance (LTTA) and recurring short-term technical assistance (STTA). CCJS collaborates with DAI staff and local counterparts to implement strategies and interventions in targeted areas. This includes conducting specific assessments to evaluate programs, strengthen the evidence base, and systematise existing initiatives for long-term impact. |
| Jamiaca Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Support of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (JAME... |
CLIENT: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) CONTRACTOR: ME&A COUNTRY: Jamaica DESCRIPTION: The USAID-funded Jamaica Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Support for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (JAMEL for the CBSI) Activity is a locally led partnership with the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) Ministry of National Security (MNS). JAMEL provides robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) tools and local stakeholder capacity building to support the MNS in its use of data and decision support tools for evidence-informed improvements to violence prevention and diversion services in efforts to mitigate youth crime and violence. The CCJS contributed to the initiative by offering experienced consultants to provide short-term technical assistance across project components. Additionally, CCJS delivered training and capacity-building expertise to Ministry of National Security staff, partners, and stakeholders, enhancing their ability to address key challenges in crime and violence prevention. |
