INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE
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ABSTRACT: Investigating the role of early childhood education in enhancing access to justice aims to examine how education can promote understanding of legal rights and responsibilities from an early age. This study explores how early childhood education programs enhance access to justice. The objectives are to (1) assess improvements in children's knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities, (2) evaluate the integration of access to justice activities in early childhood education curricula, and (3) examine changes in community attitudes towards justice and legal empowerment. A survey design is justified as it facilitates comprehensive data collection on educational impacts on access to justice. A purposive sample of 110 children aged 4-6 years, from underserved communities in Taraba State, ensures relevant experiences. The case study focuses on an early childhood education center known for its legal literacy initiatives. Findings revealed significant improvements in children's knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities, effectiveness of access to justice education activities, and positive changes in community attitudes towards justice. Recommendations include integrating access to justice education into early childhood curricula and collaborating with legal aid organizations to promote legal empowerment and advocacy from a young age.
