Treatment of child offenders under the Child Rights Law of Lagos State in some selected custodial institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 721-735
Author(s):  
Chinwe R. Nwanna ◽  
Iyabode Ogunniran
Keyword(s):  
Data Base ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Recreational Facilities ◽  
Child Rights ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Children’S Centres ◽  
Skilled Staff

The main objective of this study was to assess the care of children and child offenders in particular under the Child Rights Law (CRL) of Lagos State in some selected custodial institutions. The study adopted a triangulation approach to collect both primary and secondary data from four purposefully selected Special Correctional Centres between 7th July and 30th September, 2013. Social welfare officers in charge of these custodial institutions were interrogated. Findings revealed that only two Special Children’s Centres had child offenders. Other results include poor living conditions, inadequate recreational facilities, regular visits from parents/guardians and formal and informal education as stipulated in section 52 and 224 (1) of CRL respectively. Major challenges were poor data base, poor security of the premises, shortage of skilled staff and lack of funds and awareness of the services of custodial institutions. Organisation of awareness campaigns, recruitment and capacity building for staff, improvement of living conditions to meet the CRL standard, among others, are recommended.

Discrimination Against People With HIV and AIDS in the Workplace

2022 ◽  
pp. 1255-1275
Author(s):  
Chinwe Rosabelle Nwanna
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Lagos State

The main thrust of the chapter was to explore the discrimination experienced by people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHIV) in the workplace in Lagos State. A purposive sample of 80 PLHIV was selected from two local government areas (LGAs) of Lagos state: Epe, a rural setting, and Lagos Mainland, an urban one. Secondary data were obtained from internet sources while primary data were collected through structured interviews September 2005–April 2006. Data were analyzed using SPSS versions 11 and 13. Data between and within the rural and urban areas were also analyzed comparatively. The results indicate that PLHIV experienced instant dismissal from offices, mandatory HIV tests, alienation, denial of promotion, and exclusion from insurance schemes. This indicates that PLHIV's rights were violated. The study recommends intensive HIV education and enforcement of national HIV policy and international legal instruments in the workplace to protect PLHIV's rights.

The Importance Of Early Child Drug Education; Indonesian Regulatory Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 561-567
Author(s):  
Gunawan Widjaja
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Legal Reasoning ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Drug Education ◽  
Early Child ◽  
Competent Person ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Google Search ◽  
Laws And Regulations

Drug abuse can be happened to anybody. Drug abuse can cause systematic destruction to the sustainability of a state. It is especially important that children and teenager should be avoided from using drugs. There are many kinds of approaches that can be done. One among them was an early education against drug abuse. This research aimed to elaborate the importance of early child drug education and try to provide solutions on how the education must be conducted, based on Indonesian laws and regulations. Data used in this research were of secondary data, which mainly consisted of primary legal sources and secondary legal sources. Data were obtained through literature review using “google” search machine. Data were analysed using deductive “legal reasoning” method, with qualitative approach. Research found that in many jurisdictions, children have been introduced, exposed, and misuse several kinds of drugs. To avoid it, state shall initiate and provide support through education. It may involve formal or informal education institutions. Research also found that early drugs education for children would be good to provide early knowledge to the children so that they can avoid misusing drugs. However, it must be taught by competent person to avoid mis-reception. Indonesia shall has enough sources to implement it. Under current prevailing legislations, Indonesia shall have enough support to start the education. Though Indonesia has sufficient laws and regulations, however Indonesia still needs good system, competent human resources, technologies, facilities, infrastructure, and enough financing to implement the laws and regulations. Inter-departmental cooperation must be set up to support the implementation.

Spatial variations in access to improved sanitation and water in Lagos state

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 612-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kunnuji
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Waterborne Diseases ◽  
High Likelihood ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Improved Sanitation ◽  
Domestic Solid Waste

Research has documented the connection between poor waste management and the contamination of ground and surface water across the globe and in Lagos in particular. This makes access to improved sanitation and water central to the pursuit of a good quality of life. This paper set out to explore variations in access to improved sanitation and water across Local Government Areas in Lagos state. Secondary data from the 2006 census of the Federal Republic of Nigeria were used. The study shows that access to improved sanitation and water is not equitable in the state. Collection of domestic solid waste ranges from 4 to 73% while access to improved water provided by the water corporation in the state ranges from 2 to 50%. The paper concludes that access to improved sanitation and water in Lagos is largely ‘metropocentric’. The implication is a high likelihood of variations in the incidence of cholera and waterborne diseases in the non-metropolitan parts of the state. The paper recommends concerted research-based intervention aimed at increasing access to sanitation and government-provided safe water in the non-metropolitan parts of Lagos state.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND CONCEPTION OF TUBERCULOSIS;

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (06) ◽  
pp. 1213-1221
Author(s):  
Safdar Abbas ◽  
Jacob Malik ◽  
Noman Issac ◽  
Rabia Safdar ◽  
Bushra Yasmeen
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Private Sector Organizations ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

With the very high incident of tuberculosis, Pakistan ranks fifth globally among the 22 high tuberculosis risk countries. Amongst other factors, socio-demographic factors play a significant role in determining “knowledge of tuberculosis” Objectives: This study used secondary data from the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey to estimate the impact of socio-demographic factors determining the knowledge of tuberculosis and conception on how it is spread. Data Source: The relevant variables and the other parameters were extracted from the both pdf and SPSS files of PDHS. Study Design: Bi-variant cross tabulation was used to determine the level of association between the hypothesized variables using the Pearson chi-square statistic. Results: Age and wealth index showed a highly significant relationship (p<0.0001) in determining the knowledge of tuberculosis. Moreover, the increasing level of education showed a decreasing trend of misconception about the spread of TB. Conclusions: Though the results of the study indicated a highly significant relationship between the socio-demographic factors and knowledge of tuberculosis, there is a dire need to launch awareness campaigns by the public and private sector organizations to enhance the level of correct knowledge and conception of large masses.

scholarly journals Consumer awareness of the use of food labels in Lagos state, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel T. Danilola ◽  
Olubunmi A. Omotesho ◽  
Jubril Animashaun
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Safety Information ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Packaged Food

The increase in relative level of education and the growing middle-class income earners in Nigeria have made packaged food items attractive to consumers. These foods provide handy, nutritious and convenient food for consumers; however, they also come with public health concerns.  From a policy perspective, food labelling can gauge consumers’ response to the safety conditions of packaged food. However, understanding consumers’ awareness and the use of food label information has attracted little research attention in many developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we investigate consumers’ awareness of the use of food safety labels in Lagos state, Nigeria. We used primary data collected using pretested structured questionnaire from 220 food shoppers who bought pre-packaged foods. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Consumers’ awareness and use of food safety information was revealed using descriptive statistics; Ordinal Regression Analysis was used to examine the socioeconomic factors determining the frequency of reading food safety labels. The study therefore recommends that there should be continuous awareness campaigns on the importance of food labels in ensuring safety and food producers should make sure their food labels are legible.

scholarly journals Ex-Situ conservation strategy with apisilviculture systems based on Trigona incisa

2021 ◽  
Vol 886 (1) ◽  
pp. 012087
Author(s):  
Budiaman ◽  
Yusran ◽  
Samuel Arung Paembonan ◽  
Iswara Gautama ◽  
Hertasning Yatim
Keyword(s):  
Data Base ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Ex Situ Conservation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Counseling Training

Abstract Luwu Utara District has the potential of natural resources and other supporting potentials in the development of the local bees Trigona incisa, but until now has not been inventoried accurately so there is no data base to formulate its development strategy in order to optimize the potential use. This study aims to determine Formulating an ex-situ conservation strategy for local beekeeping in North Luwu Regency.the potential development of local bees cultivation Trigona incisa in North Luwu . The research method used is direct observation, secondary data review, semi-structured interviews, ven diagrams, braistorming and discussion with target groups. The data collected consist of primary data and secondary data. The socioeconomic data obtained, analyzed descriptively, the role data between sectors were analyzed by Ven Diagram, policy data were analyzed with Content Analysis, while the local cultivation development strategy was analyzed by SWOT Analysis. The results showed that: North Luwu Regency had considerable potential in supporting the development of Trigona incisa local bees culture, among others: government policy, socio-cultural breeders, biophysical conditions and basic skills/knowledge of mastering several apiary technologies. The formulation of local bees cultivation development strategy in North Luwu Regency covers short and long term strategy. Short-term strategies include: Strengthening potential data base, network and information of farmers community through counseling/training. While long-term strategy include: Improvement of community empowerment of farmers through counseling/training (cultivation, harvest management, processing and marketing), creation of queen bee breeding center, and training of queen making and pest and disease control techniques.

scholarly journals Collective action and UK wine investment fraud

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-136
Author(s):  
Karina Mari Olsen Einarsen ◽  
Lisa Jack
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Investment Fraud ◽  
Alternative Investment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the measures taken by legitimate wine investment companies and enforcement agencies to counter alternative investment scams. Design/methodology/approach The authors interviewed wine industry and law enforcement specialists to understand the nature of wine investment fraud and the characteristics of the victims. They also drew on secondary data in the form of government agency research and media sources. Findings The majority of wine investment frauds are boiler room operations, using social engineering techniques to draw victims into the fraud. The authors conclude that countering wine investment fraud requires public education by government, the wine industry and the police. Research limitations/implications This is a small-scale study that uses interviews with experts in the industry and in law enforcement and secondary data as evidence. Despite the limitations in the number of interviews, the authors are able to comment on the social impacts of alternative investment scams and suggest a theoretical basis for future work in the field. Practical implications The authors make a case for regulators and investors to be part of collective action through education and public awareness campaigns to combat alternative investment fraud. Originality/value The authors outline how collective action theory might be extended to investigate fraud prevention measures in other financial and commodity markets.

Purchase Behaviour of Environment-Friendly Automobiles in the Southern part of China

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-152
Author(s):  
Anesu M. Mabaire ◽  
XU Guangquan ◽  
Ngqabutho Moyo
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Environmental Values ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The Government

This research seeks to examine the purchase behaviour of environment-friendly automobiles in the Southern part of China. The researcher adopted a quantitative approach to analyse primary data using Smart PLS3. Independent variables of this study include environmental attitudes such as; environmental knowledge, environmental values and responsibility feeling. These variables were tested against purchase intention, which is regarded as the dependent variable of this study. Based on the findings, all the proposed hypotheses of this study are positive. Environmental knowledge has a significant effect on the establishment of environmental values. Environmental values have a positive effect on the formation of a responsibility feeling. Responsibility feeling has a significant effect on the purchase intention of environment-friendly automobiles. Individuals who possess adequate knowledge about their environment are likely to develop environmental values, which then transforms into a responsibility feeling towards the environment and then predict the purchase intention of environment-friendly automobiles. It is therefore recommended that the Government of the People's Republic of China should ensure that its citizens are imparted with adequate knowledge about the environment, through formal and informal education, and through socialization agencies and awareness campaigns, as this will help in boosting pro-environmental and sustainable human behaviours. Keywords: environment-friendly automobiles; purchase intention; environmental knowledge; environmental values; responsibility feeling.

A Rights-Based Approach to Child Poverty Measurement and Child Rights Realisation in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-198
Author(s):  
Anthony Shuko Musiwa
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Child Poverty ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poverty Measurement ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Child Rights

Abstract Against the context of limited research in Zimbabwe on rights-focused child poverty research, policy and practice, this study employs the Bristol Approach to measure the extent and relationship with gender and location, respectively, of child poverty among children aged five years and below (N = 6418). Using Zimbabwe’s 2015 Demographic and Health Survey secondary data, 14 selected measures are tested for validity, reliability and additivity. Severe deprivation estimates are developed, showing the commonest deprivation forms as early childhood development (78 per cent), water (46 per cent), healthcare (44 per cent), sanitation (40 per cent), shelter (30 per cent) and nutrition (13 per cent). While boys and girls are similarly severely deprived, children in rural areas are the most severely deprived. While all deprivations are non-significantly correlated with gender, most are significantly correlated with location. Overall, the study highlights the extreme nature of child rights violations caused by poverty in Zimbabwe, and how rights-based child poverty measurement can better inform policy and practice responses.

Environmental Effects on Squatter Settlement: A Case of Alagbede Village, Lagos, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. O Adeoye
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Basic Infrastructure

Healthy housing is a function of provision of adequate physical, social and mental conditions for healthy environment. It is a function of both intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of housing that can influence human health. Environment and human activities are omen to development. The effects are manifested in generating land use problems such as congestion, sprawl development, incompatible land uses, building alterations and change of uses, the menace of temporary structures, alteration of land use functions, conversion of open and future spaces, and land degradation. Alagbede village is one of the areas that require such development drive. The study is required to facilitate this need. This research effort is to examine the environmental effect of squatter settlements in Alagbede village, Ikeja, Lagos State Nigeria. The paper examined housing conditions in terms of privacy, adequate space, physical accessibility, adequate security, security of tenure, structural stability and durability, adequate lighting, and ventilation, and basic infrastructure (such as water supply, sanitation, and waste management facilities including suitable environmental quality and health related factors and its influence on the residents of Alagbede area, Ikeja Lagos State. Approach includes the development of database and choice of appropriate data source (primary and secondary data sources). From the methodology, there were questionnaire administration, direct interview of respondents, collection and updating of the base maps, and the use of necessary field instrument for the study. The data gathered were analysed using descriptive method. The end result has revealed a number of environmental problems due to the existence of these settlements (Alagbede village). These problems are poor drainage system, noise pollution, illegal refuse dump sites, slum situations etc. Appropriate recommendations in form of short time and long term solutions were suggested to conclude the research work.

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