The National Youth Policy
National Centre for Youth Development, Ministry of Education, Youth & Culture
Country Resources
Child and Youth General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards
Jamaica
31 December 2003
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The National Youth Policy serves to facilitate the development of an environment that optimizes the potential of each young Jamaican. Specifically, the Policy seeks to define a common vision and framework for youth development, articulate the roles and responsibilities of youth in their personal and national development and serve as a tool for advocating youth development issues.One of the main goals with the policy regards health:
"To foster an environment where young people embrace healthy lifestyles and enjoy optimum
physical and mental health."
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