Senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) enjoined the public to support the amended Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA), which caters to the interest of children in conflict with the law (CICL).
The agency’s assistant secretary for international affairs and attached and supervised agencies (ASAs) Elaine Fallarcuna stressed the need to reinforce the roles of all stakeholders in creating a supportive and restorative environment for the CICL.
“In the spirit of collaboration, let us continue to work together in raising awareness, advocating for the protection of children’s rights, and advancing the goals of the JJWA,” Fallarcuna said in her message to partners during the culminating event of the 13th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Week in Quezon City.
“Through our unified efforts, we can create a safer, and more just society for our children,” she added.
DSWD ASA Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, in her closing message on video, emphasized the need for collaborative action to prevent children from offending.
“We call forth everyone to give guidance, encouragement, and understanding to children. By making our society full of love, respect, and opportunity, we can help prevent children from committing offenses and provide positive pathways for those who may have made mistakes,” Aglipay-Villar said.
The 13th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Week culminating event also featured the awarding of the winners of the Search for the Juvenile Justice Management Information System (JJMIS) Utilizer.
The Half-Way Home Bago City in Negros Occidental bagged the third place in the Best JJMIS Utilizer awards, while the Bahay Pag-Asa Muntinlupa City won the second place award.
The Bahay Pag-Asa Surigao City in Surigao del Norte received the first place for their consistent support and utilization of the JJMIS.
The JJMIS is a case management and referral sub-system that will aid duty-bearers in the implementation and monitoring of programs for CICLs and children at risk.
The culminating event also featured the awarding of winners of their Juvenile Justice Welfare Week logo making contest, the launching of the Search for Bahay Pag-Asa Good Practice, and the recognition of partners that supported the celebration.
