| METHODOLOGY
Desk Research The Media Institute of the Caribbean developed a library of available information and reference material on Youth in Crime and Violence and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) based on other research within the region which date as far back as 2013. These are detailed in the bibliography. It was evident that the issues of Youth in Crime and Violence and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) have been on governments’ agenda 7 as matters which require attention but there seems to be a lack of a systematic approach involving all stakeholders, where effective implementation has been devised. This research shows a gap with non-governmental and civil society organizations where data is not captured and the evaluation of initiatives is not recorded. Data and information from these entities who work in the communities to alleviate the risk and circumstances related to youth involved in crime and victims of human trafficking could be insightful and instructive. In the case of Trinidad and Tobago, the NGO / CSO landscape is far more developed than the other countries in this report as there are many more of these organizations and several of them are properly structured with clearly defined mission statements, governance procedures and human resource allocation. Interviews Expert interviews were done with thirty-six (36) individuals representing journalists, members of law enforcement, members of civil society and academics. These stakeholder groups could offer insight and other information related to TIP and youth involvement in crime. The interviews were designed to gain a better understanding of the environment to ensure the media analysis would be done within an accurate context. Members of law enforcement, civil society organizations and academia who are intricately familiar with localized matters of youth involvement in crime and violence and human trafficking, would be able to tell if the media’s coverage of these issues are accurate, fair, responsible and sufficiently informs the public. The key findings from the interviews were recorded under key thematic areas of this report. This will allow for improved media training where these obstacles can be highlighted alongside recommendations to produce stories as solutions journalism narratives.
STAKEHOLDER GROUP
NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS
Journalists
21
Media Managers
6
Members of Law Enforcement
3
Experts / Academia
3
Members of Civil Society
3 Table 3 – Stakeholders interviewed for this report
7 CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy 2013, Securing the Region
8 A Media Analysis of the Coverage of Youth Involvement in Crime and Violence and Trafficking in Persons (June 2021 to June 2023) in the Eastern Caribbean
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