November 13, 2026
FWCF welcomes DCS’ move to introduce electronic monitoring for registered sex offenders
Written byShanice Gibbs
The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) has welcomed the Department of Correctional Services’ (DSC’s) move to introduce electronic monitoring for registered sex offenders.
However, the Foundation says stronger surveillance and accountability are critical to protecting Jamaica’s children.
It notes that with more than 500 registered sex offenders reportedly under DCS supervision, including individuals who have breached reporting requirements, electronic monitoring could provide an additional layer of protection.
The Foundation adds that it could help authorities identify violations before further harm occurs.
However, FWCF Youth Policy Committee Member, Zowayne Williams, is warning that the initiative must be accompanied by strict legal and data protection safeguards to prevent sensitive information from being abused.
The Foundation is particularly concerned about Jamaica’s history of mob violence and vigilantism, cautioning that information about convicted sex offenders must not become a tool for public harassment, threats or extra-judicial punishment.
