THE POLICE said Monday they were close to completing investigations into 23 cases of alleged abuse, reportedly carried out in several State-run children's homes and places of safety.
Speaking with The Gleaner, Superintendent Artice Brown-Getton, head of the Kingston East Division, said investigations were almost complete and that a report would be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Kent Pantry, Q.C.
Superintendent Brown-Getton declined to give details or say whether there would be any arrests.
The 23 cases were compiled by Kay Osborne, who brought public attention to abuse and other wrongdoings in several State-run homes and places of safety and who triggered a Government mandated probe into operations of various State-run facilities.
Ms. Osborne received a Merit Award in the category of Public Service in the 2003 Gleaner Honour Awards for her work in exposing problems at the island's children's homes and places of safety.
Head of Jamaicans For Justice, Dr. Carolyn Gomes, and Ms. Osborne said on Monday they were glad the cases were finally being investigated but were concerned at the length of time the investigation was taking and whether anyone would be held accountable.
