8. Activities planned for 2013/14 to protect vulnerable groups, include: . Record 74% of all convictions of sexual offences against children and persons with mental disabilities (although difficulties remain in gathering and 'cleaning' historical convictions). Discussions are underway regarding the possibility of merging the NRSO and the Child Protection Register administered by the Department of Social Development. . Re-establishing dedicated sexual offences courts - at the beginning of 2013/14, 42 courts were ready for implementation. A further nine courts are planned for implementation during the financial year. . Implementing year 3 of the plan for improved delivery of maintenance services by extending lean management to more sites delivering maintenance services for increased efficiency in finalising maintenance orders and mediated cases.