Intervention programs for young offenders explained

By October 2, 2017Inside News, News

JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT OF 2002

WHILE Congress continues to discuss and debate the amendments to R.A. 10630 (Juvenile Justice Act of 2002), specifically to reduce the age of criminal accountability of minors to 15 years old, the Regional Juvenile Justice Social Welfare Center in the region is conducting orientation briefings for local government units.

Jocelyn Mariano, social welfare officer of RJJWSC1 said the orientations that started in the national and provincial levels, are being continued in the municipal/city level levels for social welfare officers and barangay officials to explain what the Juvenile Act is all about.

The orientations explain the importance of social protection for children and how to promote the plans as guide on how to treat the children.

Considered as high risks are those that beg everywhere and children in conflict with the law.

The guidelines have been introduced to lessen the numbers of the children that are high risk or in conflict with the law and provide guidance to the erring children.

Proper intervention programs in place for those with civil liability and criminal liabilities whose sentences for age 15- above and 18-under, are explained during the orientation. (Nora Dominguez)

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