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Office of the Children's Commissioner for Jersey

Independent champion promoting and protecting the rights of every child and young person in Jersey, ensuring their voices shape laws, services and decisions that affect their safety, wellbeing and lives.

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Mission and purpose

The Office of the Children's Commissioner for Jersey independently champions children's rights under the UNCRC. We promote and protect rights through research, policy advice, investigations and participation, ensuring children and young people especially care-experienced, disabled or justice-involved young people are heard. We influence laws, services and public practice so every child in Jersey can flourish, be safe and have their voice respected.

30,000+

Children & young people in Jersey

1,300

Islanders guiding our work

Jersey’s 1st

Human Rights Institution

What do you want to do?

We work in a range of different ways to help ensure that the rights of children and young people in Jersey are promoted and protected.

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News & Events

Here you’ll find news, statements, blogs, podcasts and event information all focused on protecting and promoting children’s rights. We share updates on our work, including reports, research and consultations, as well as opportunities for children, young people and professionals to get involved.

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Who we are

  • We are the Office of the Children’s Commissioner.
  • We work in Jersey.
  • We stand up for children and young people.

What we do

  • We protect children’s rights.
  • We make sure children’s voices are heard.
  • We listen to what children say.
  • We speak up when things are not right.

Our goal

Every child should:

  • Be safe
  • Be heard
  • Be treated fairly
  • Have their rights respected

What do you want to do?

  • Learn about your rights.
  • Get help or advice.
  • Share your views.

News and events

  • See our latest news.
  • Find events.
  • Get involved.

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