Strategic Planning Policy Research and evaluation fiscal report 2004-2005

Objective

To support the Ministry’s mission, applying scientific research and analytic methods, objective research-based information and strategic planning in the development, implementation and evaluation of criminal and civil justice policies and issues

Functions

• Research, planning and evaluation are vital in any organization that wishes to remain successful and competitive in today’s globally changing world. The Strategic Planning, Policy Research and Evaluation (SPPRE) Division is responsible for promoting activities and executing duties that achieve just this by fulfilling its mission
• To monitor and evaluate programmes/projects of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
• To define, collect, analyse and report useful information about a programme to enhance decision-making and programme improvement
• To prepare project profiles and proposals to attract international funding to assist in satisfying the needs of the Justice system
• Facilitating the development of scientific research specifically in the Criminal and Civil Justice Sector and more broadly in the Ministry of Justice
• Monitoring special projects that are undertaken by the Ministry of Justice
• Compiling the Corporate Plan and Annual Report of the Ministry of Justice
• Court Data Management
• Effectively planning and reviewing policies of the Ministry of Justice
• Facilitating the development and implementation of new research ventures

Which units fall under the SPPRE Division?

There are two units within the Ministry of Justice that fall under the responsibility of the SPPRE Division: the Research, Corporate Planning and Evaluation Unit and the Criminal and Civil Justice Unit.
Research, Corporate Planning and Evaluation Unit
The Research, Corporate Planning and Evaluation Unit is a unit within the Strategic Planning, Policy Research and Evaluation Division. The main responsibility of this unit is to collect and analyse information and conduct research that will influence prudent policy decisions to improve the justice system.

Objectives of the Research, Corporate Planning and Evaluation Unit?

• To facilitate the development of scientific decision making throughout the Ministry of Justice
• To conduct research, analyse data and design research methods that will provide the relevant information for policy development and programme implementation
• To provide stakeholders in the Ministry of Justice with timely court related data
• To direct and coordinate the production of the Ministry’s Corporate Plan in line with the agreed budget allocation for the Ministry.
• To direct and co-ordinate the production of the Ministry’s Annual Report
• To provide key interests with timely and accurate evaluations and recommendations for strengthening justice related programmes
• To work in cooperation with other agencies with national development in order to secure the necessary coordination
• To develop a policy centre that will integrate research and programming in the policy cycle

What are the key outputs of the Research, Corporate Planning and Evaluation Unit?

There are several key outputs of the SPPRE division. These include
• Corporate and Operational Plans
• Ministry of Justice Annual Report
• Court Data and Statistics
• Quarterly Reviews
• Project/Research Documents
• MOJ Annual Report
• Expungement of Criminal Records
• Marriage Licences
• MOJ Performance Reviews
• MOJ Priority Policies

We are located at:
7th Floor, North Tower, 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5
For further information, contact Cecil Johnson, Senior Director, SPPRE Division
Tel: 906-4908 ext. 3083. Email: cjohnson@moj.gov.jm