JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE COUNCIL

Department of Justice DOJ Building, Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila

COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 4

Series of 2006

SUBJECT:

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9344, OR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE ACT OF 200 !

!e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare $ouncil, pursuant to Section 6% of &epu'lic (ct )o. %*++, (n (ct Esta'lis!ing ( $ompre!ensi"e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare S,stem, $reating t!e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare $ouncil -nder !e Department of Justice, (ppropriating Funds !erefor (nd For Ot!er Purposes .t!e /(ct01, issues t!e follo2ing implementing rules and regulations3 PART I OVERALL PROVISIONS RULE ". itle and purpose

!ese &ules s!all 'e 4no2n and cited as t!e /&ules and &egulations 5mplementing &epu'lic (ct )o. %*++0 .t!e /&ules01. !ese &ules are promulgated to prescri'e t!e procedures and guidelines for t!e implementation of t!e (ct. RULE 2. Declaration of State Polic, !e follo2ing State policies s!all 'e o'ser"ed at all times3 .a1 !e State recogni6es t!e "ital role of c!ildren and ,out! in nation 'uilding and s!all promote and protect t!eir p!,sical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social 2ell7'eing. 5t s!all inculcate in t!e ,out! patriotism and nationalism, and encourage t!eir in"ol"ement in pu'lic and ci"ic affairs. !e State s!all protect t!e 'est interests of t!e c!ild t!roug! measures t!at 2ill ensure t!e o'ser"ance of international standards of c!ild protection, especiall, t!ose to 2!ic! t!e P!ilippines is a part,. Proceedings 'efore an, aut!orit, s!all 'e conducted in t!e 'est interest of t!e c!ild and in a manner 2!ic! allo2s t!e c!ild to participate and to e8press !imself9!erself freel,. !e participation of c!ildren in t!e program and polic, formulation and implementation related to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s!all 'e ensured ', t!e concerned go"ernment agenc,. !e State li4e2ise recogni6es t!e rig!t of c!ildren to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, a'use, cruelt, and e8ploitation, and ot!er conditions pre:udicial to t!eir de"elopment. Pursuant to (rticle +0 of t!e -nited )ations $on"ention on t!e &ig!ts of t!e $!ild, t!e State recogni6es t!e rig!t of e"er, c!ild alleged as, accused of, ad:udged, or recogni6ed as, !a"ing infringed t!e penal la2 to 'e treated in

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a manner consistent 2it! t!e promotion of t!e c!ild;s sense of dignit, and 2ort!, ta4ing into account t!e c!ild;s age and desira'ilit, of promoting !is9!er reintegration. #!ene"er appropriate and desira'le, t!e State s!all adopt measures for dealing 2it! suc! c!ildren 2it!out resorting to :udicial proceedings, pro"iding t!at !uman rig!ts and legal safeguards are full, respected. 5t s!all ensure t!at c!ildren are dealt 2it! in a manner appropriate to t!eir 2ell7'eing ', pro"iding for, among ot!ers, a "ariet, of disposition measures suc! as care, guidance and super"ision orders, counseling, pro'ation, foster care, education and "ocational training programs and ot!er alternati"es to institutional care. .e1 !e administration of t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem s!all ta4e into consideration t!e cultural and religious perspecti"es of t!e Filipino people, particularl, t!e indigenous peoples and t!e Muslims, consistent 2it! t!e protection of t!e rig!ts of c!ildren 'elonging to t!ese communities. !e State s!all appl, t!e principles of restorati"e :ustice in all its la2s, policies and programs applica'le to c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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RULE 3. $onstruction 5n case of dou't, t!e interpretation of an, of t!e pro"isions of t!e &ules s!all 'e construed li'erall, in fa"or of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, i.e., consistent 2it! t!e 'est interest of t!e c!ild, t!e declared state polic,, t!e rig!ts of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, and t!e principle of restorati"e :ustice. RULE 4. Definition of terms (s used in t!ese &ules, t!e term9s3 .a1 /Bail0 refers to t!e securit, gi"en for t!e release of t!e person in custod, of t!e la2, furnis!ed ', !im9!er or a 'ondsman, to guarantee !is9!er appearance 'efore an, court. .'1 /Best interest of t!e c!ild0 refers to t!e totalit, of t!e circumstances and conditions most congenial to t!e sur"i"al, protection and feelings of securit, of t!e c!ild and most encouraging to t!e c!ild;s p!,sical, ps,c!ological and emotional de"elopment. 5t also means t!e least detrimental a"aila'le alternati"e for safeguarding t!e gro2t! and de"elopment of t!e c!ild. (c) /$!ild0 refers to a person under t!e age of eig!teen .<=1 ,ears. .d1 /$!ildren at ris40 refers to c!ildren 2!o are "ulnera'le to and at t!e ris4 of committing criminal offenses 'ecause of personal, famil, and social circumstances, suc! as, 'ut not limited to, t!e follo2ing3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 'eing a'used ', an, person t!roug! se8ual, p!,sical, ps,c!ological, mental, economic or an, ot!er means and t!e parents or guardian refuse, are un2illing, or una'le to pro"ide protection for t!e c!ild> 'eing e8ploited including se8uall, or economicall,> 'eing a'andoned or neglected, and after diligent searc! and in?uir, t!e parent or guardian cannot 'e found> coming from a d,sfunctional or 'ro4en famil, or 2it!out a parent or guardian>

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'eing out of sc!ool> 'eing a street c!ild> 'eing a mem'er of a gang> li"ing in a communit, 2it! a !ig! le"el of criminalit, or drug a'use> and li"ing in situations of armed conflict.

.e1 /$!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la20 refers to a c!ild 2!o is alleged as, accused of, or ad:udged as, !a"ing committed an offense under P!ilippine la2s. .f1 /$ommunit,7'ased programs0 refers to t!e programs pro"ided in a communit, setting de"eloped for purposes of inter"ention and di"ersion, as 2ell as re!a'ilitation of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, for reintegration into !is9!er famil, and9or communit,. .g1 /$ourt0 refers to a famil, court or, in places 2!ere t!ere are no famil, courts, an, regional trial court. .!1 /Depri"ation of li'ert,0 refers to an, form of detention or imprisonment, or to t!e placement of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in a pu'lic or pri"ate custodial setting, from 2!ic! t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is not permitted to lea"e at 2ill ', order of an, :udicial or administrati"e aut!orit,. .i1 /Di"ersion0 refers to an alternati"e, c!ild7appropriate process of determining t!e responsi'ilit, and treatment of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 on t!e 'asis of !is9!er social, cultural, economic, ps,c!ological or educational 'ac4ground 2it!out resorting to formal court proceedings. (j) /Di"ersion Program0 refers to t!e program t!at t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is re?uired to undergo after !e9s!e is found responsi'le for an offense 2it!out resorting to formal court proceedings. .41 /5nitial contact 2it! t!e c!ild0 refers to t!e appre!ension or ta4ing into custod, of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ', la2 enforcement officers or pri"ate citi6ens. 5t includes t!e time 2!en t!e c!ild alleged to 'e in conflict 2it! t!e la2 recei"es a su'poena under Section *.'1 of &ule <<2 of t!e &e"ised &ules of $riminal Procedure or summons under Section 6.a1 or Section %.'1 of t!e same &ule in cases t!at do not re?uire preliminar, in"estigation or 2!ere t!ere is no necessit, to place t!e c!ild alleged to 'e in conflict 2it! t!e la2 under immediate custod,. .l1 /5nter"ention0 refers to a series of acti"ities designed to address issues t!at caused t!e c!ild to commit an offense. 5t ma, ta4e t!e form of an indi"iduali6ed treatment program, 2!ic! ma, include counseling, s4ills training, education, and ot!er acti"ities t!at 2ill en!ance !is9!er ps,c!ological, emotional and ps,c!o7social 2ell7'eing. .m1 /Ju"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem0 refers to a s,stem dealing 2it! c!ildren at ris4 and c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2, 2!ic! pro"ides c!ild7appropriate proceedings, including programs and ser"ices for pre"ention, di"ersion, re!a'ilitation, reintegration and aftercare to ensure t!eir normal gro2t! and de"elopment. .n1 /Ba2 enforcement officer0 refer to t!e person in aut!orit, or !is9!er agent as defined in (rticle <@2 of t!e &e"ised Penal $ode, including a 'aranga, tanod.

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.o1 /Offense0 refers to an, act or omission 2!et!er punis!a'le under special la2s or t!e &e"ised Penal $ode, as amended. 5t includes "iolations of traffic la2s, rules and regulations, and ordinances of local go"ernment units. (p) /&ecogni6ance0 refers to an underta4ing in lieu of a 'ond assumed ', a parent or custodian 2!o s!all 'e responsi'le for t!e appearance in court of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, 2!en re?uired. (q) /Status Offenses0 refers to offenses 2!ic! discriminate onl, against a c!ild, 2!ile an adult does not suffer an, penalt, for committing similar acts. !ese s!all include curfe2 "iolations, truanc,, parental diso'edience and t!e li4e. .r1 /Cictimless $rimes0 refers to offenses 2!ere t!ere is no pri"ate offended part,. .s1 /Dout! Detention Eome0 refers to a 2+7!our c!ild7caring institution managed ', accredited BF-s and licensed and9or accredited )FOs pro"iding s!ort7term residential care for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o are a2aiting court disposition of t!eir cases or transfer to ot!er agencies or :urisdiction> also referred in t!ese &ules as /Dout! Eome.0 .t1 /Dout! &e!a'ilitation $enter0 refers to a 2+7!our residential care facilit, t!at pro"ides c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2it! care, treatment and re!a'ilitation ser"ices under t!e guidance of trained staff 2!ere c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 on suspended sentence, or /residents,0 are cared for under a structured t!erapeutic en"ironment 2it! t!e end "ie2 of reintegrating t!em in t!eir families and communities as sociall, functioning indi"iduals> also referred in t!ese &ules as /Dout! $enter.0 RULE 1. &ig!ts of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 E"er, c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all !a"e t!e follo2ing rig!ts, including 'ut not limited to3 (a) !e rig!t to 'e treated 2it! !umanit, and respect for t!e in!erent dignit, of t!e person, and in a manner 2!ic! ta4es into account t!e needs of a person of !is9!er age> !e rig!t not to 'e su':ected to torture or ot!er cruel, in!uman or degrading treatment or punis!ment> !e rig!t not to 'e imposed a sentence of capital punis!ment or life imprisonment, 2it!out t!e possi'ilit, of release> !e rig!t not to 'e unla2full, or ar'itraril, depri"ed of !is9!er li'ert,> !at detention or imprisonment 'eing a disposition of last resort, s!all 'e for t!e s!ortest appropriate period of time> !e rig!t to 'e separated from adult offenders at all times. 5n particular, t!e c!ild s!all3 .<1 .21 .*1 )ot 'e detained toget!er 2it! adult offenders. Be con"e,ed separatel, to or from t!e court. (2ait !earing of !is9!er o2n case in a separate !olding area.

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!e rig!t to maintain contact 2it! !is9!er famil, t!roug! correspondence and "isits sa"e in e8ceptional circumstances> !e rig!t to prompt access to legal and ot!er appropriate assistance, as 2ell as t!e rig!t to c!allenge t!e legalit, of t!e depri"ation of !is9!er li'ert, 'efore a court or ot!er competent, independent and impartial aut!orit,, and to a prompt decision on suc! action> !e rig!t to 'ail and recogni6ance, in appropriate cases> !e rig!t to testif, as a 2itness in !is9!er o2n 'e!alf under t!e rule on e8amination of a c!ild 2itness> !e rig!t to !a"e !is9!er pri"ac, respected full, at all stages of t!e proceedings> !e rig!t to di"ersion if !e9s!e is ?ualified and "oluntaril, a"ails of t!e same> !e rig!t to 'e imposed a :udgment in proportion to t!e gra"it, of t!e offense 2!ere !is9!er 'est interest, t!e rig!ts of t!e "ictim and t!e needs of societ, are all ta4en into consideration ', t!e court, under t!e principle of restorati"e :ustice> !e rig!t to !a"e restrictions on !is9!er personal li'ert, limited to t!e minimum, and 2!ere discretion is gi"en ', la2 to t!e :udge to determine 2!et!er to impose fine or imprisonment, t!e imposition of fine 'eing preferred as t!e more appropriate penalt,> 5n criminal prosecutions, t!e rig!ts3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 .@1 .61 .A1 )ot to 'e !eld to ans2er for a criminal offense 2it!out due process of la2> o 'e presumed innocent until t!e contrar, is pro"ed 'e,ond reasona'le dou't> o 'e !eard ', !im9!erself and counsel> o 'e informed promptl, and directl, of t!e nature and cause of t!e accusation against !im9!er, and if appropriate, t!roug! !is9!er parents or legal guardian> o 'e present at e"er, stage of t!e proceedings, from arraignment to promulgation of :udgment> o !a"e legal and ot!er appropriate assistance in t!e preparation and presentation of !is9!er defense> o testif, as a 2itness in !is9!er o2n 'e!alf and su':ect to cross7 e8amination onl, on matters co"ered ', direct e8amination, pro"ided t!at t!e &ule on t!e E8amination of a $!ild #itness s!all 'e o'ser"ed 2!ene"er con"enient and practica'le. )ot to 'e compelled to 'e a 2itness against !im9!erself and !is9!er silence s!all not in an, manner pre:udice !im9!er> o confront and cross7e8amine t!e 2itnesses against !im9!er> o !a"e compulsor, process to secure t!e attendance of 2itnesses and production of ot!er e"idence in !is9!er 'e!alf> o !a"e a speed,, impartial and pu'lic trial, 2it! legal or ot!er appropriate assistance and prefera'l, in t!e presence of !is9!er parents or legal guardian, unless suc! presence is considered not to

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'e in t!e 'est interests of t!e :u"enile ta4ing into account !is9!er age and ot!er peculiar cirumstances> .<21 o appeal in all cases allo2ed and in t!e manner prescri'ed ', la2> and .<*1 o 'e accorded all t!e rig!ts under t!e &ule on E8amination of a $!ild #itness. .o1 5n general, t!e rig!t to automatic suspension of sentence> .p1 .?1 .r1 !e rig!t to pro'ation as an alternati"e to imprisonment, if ?ualified under t!e pro'ation la2> !e rig!t to 'e free misrepresentation> and from lia'ilit, for per:ur,, concealment or

Ot!er rig!ts as pro"ided for under e8isting la2s, rules and regulations.

!ese rig!ts of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all ser"e as guiding principles in t!e administration of t!e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare S,stem.

RULE . Principle of &estorati"e Justice &estorati"e :ustice refers to a principle t!at re?uires a process of resol"ing conflicts 2it! t!e ma8imum in"ol"ement of t!e "ictim, t!e offender and t!e communit,. 5t see4s to ac!ie"e t!e follo2ing3 .a1 &eparation for t!e "ictim> .'1 &econciliation of t!e offender, t!e offended and t!e communit,> .c1 &eassurance to t!e offender t!at !e9s!e can 'e reintegrated into societ,> and (d) En!ancement of pu'lic safet, ', acti"ating t!e offender, t!e "ictim and t!e communit, in pre"ention strategies. RULE 2. $!ildren of 5ndigenous $ultural $ommunities95ndigenous Peoples .5$$s95Ps1 $onsistent 2it! Section <@ of &epu'lic (ct )o. =*A< or / !e 5ndigenous Peoples &ig!ts (ct of <%%A,0 5$$s95Ps s!all, in dealing 2it! c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2, !a"e t!e rig!t to use t!eir o2n commonl, accepted :ustice s,stems, conflict resolution institutions, peace 'uilding processes or mec!anisms and ot!er customar, la2s and practices 2it!in t!eir respecti"e communities and as ma, 'e compati'le 2it! t!e national legal s,stem and 2it! internationall, recogni6ed !uman rig!ts.

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PART II JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE COUNCIL RULE 3. Mandate !e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare $ouncil .JJ#$1, created under Section = of t!e (ct, s!all ensure t!e effecti"e implementation of t!e (ct, including t!ese &ules. 5n fulfillment of t!is mandate, t!e JJ#$ s!all ensure t!e effecti"e coordination among t!e follo2ing agencies, t!e duties and responsi'ilities of 2!ic! are found in Part GC55 of t!ese &ules3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 .e1 .f1 .g1 .!1 .i1 .:1 .41 .l1 .m1 $ouncil for t!e #elfare of $!ildren> Department of Education> Department of t!e 5nterior and Bocal Fo"ernment> Pu'lic (ttorne,;s Office> Bureau of $orrections> Parole and Pro'ation (dministration> )ational Bureau of 5n"estigation> P!ilippine )ational Police> Bureau of Jail Management and Penolog,> $ommission on Euman &ig!ts> ec!nical Education and S4ills De"elopment (ut!orit,> )ational Dout! $ommission> and Ot!er institutions focused on :u"enile :ustice and inter"ention programs, as ma, 'e determined ', t!e JJ#$.

RULE 9. $omposition (s pro"ided in Section = of t!e (ct, t!e JJ#$ s!all 'e composed of representati"es of t!e follo2ing departments or agencies3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 .e1 .f1 .g1 .!1 Department of Justice .DOJ1> Department of Social #elfare and De"elopment .DS#D1> Department of Education .DepEd1> Department of t!e 5nterior and Bocal Fo"ernment .D5BF1> $ouncil for t!e #elfare of $!ildren .$#$1> $ommission on Euman &ig!ts .$E&1> )ational Dout! $ommission .)D$1> and 2o .21 representati"es from non7go"ernment organi6ations .)FOs1, one to 'e designated ', t!e Secretar, of Justice and t!e ot!er to 'e designated ', t!e Secretar, of Social #elfare and De"elopment.

RULE "0. (dministration and organi6ation of t!e JJ#$ R+%& "0.-. (ttac!ment and administrati"e super"ision !e JJ#$ is attac!ed to t!e DOJ and placed under its administrati"e super"ision. (s suc!, t!e DOJ !as t!e aut!orit, to3 .<1 Fenerall, o"ersee t!e operation of JJ#$ and ensure t!at it is managed effecti"el,, efficientl, and economicall,>

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Manage t!e secretariat of t!e JJ#$> &e?uire t!e JJ#$ to su'mit periodic reports, suc! as t!ose reflecting t!e progress of its programs and pro:ects> $ause t!e conduct of management audit, performance e"aluation and inspection of t!e JJ#$ to determine its compliance 2it! policies, standards and guidelines of t!e Department> a4e suc! action as ma, 'e necessar, for t!e performance of official functions, including rectifications, a'uses and ot!er forms of misadministration ', its personnel> &e"ie2 and pass upon t!e 'udget of t!e JJ#$> and $all all regular and special meetings of t!e JJ#$.

R+%& "0.4. $!airperson of t!e JJ#$ (s pro"ided ', Section = of t!e (ct, t!e JJ#$ s!all 'e c!aired ', t!e DS#D t!roug! an -ndersecretar, appointed ', t!e Secretar, of Social #elfare and De"elopment. (s t!e JJ#$ c!air, t!e DS#D s!all3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 Preside o"er all regular and special meetings of t!e JJ#$> $losel, monitor t!e programs of t!e JJ#$> &epresent t!e JJ#$ in conferences, meetings and ot!er programs> and Sign communications for t!e JJ#$.

5n t!e a'sence of t!e c!airperson, t!e JJ#$ s!all 'e c!aired ', t!e DOJ. R+%& "0.5. Organi6ational structure and staffing pattern (s pro"ided in Section = of t!e (ct, t!e Secretar, of Justice and t!e Secretar, of Social #elfare and De"elopment s!all determine t!e organi6ational structure and staffing pattern of t!e JJ#$, 2!ic! include t!e JJ#$ secretariat. !e secretariat s!all among ot!er functions to 'e determined ', t!e JJ#$3 .<1 .21 .*1 Prepare t!e periodic reports for t!e JJ#$> Prepare t!e 'udget of t!e JJ#$> and 5n"ite resource persons in t!e meetings and programs of t!e JJ#$.

!e Secretar, of Justice s!all appoint t!e officers and staff of t!e JJ#$ secretariat upon a fa"ora'le recommendation of t!e JJ#$. R+%& "0... Designation of representati"es to t!e JJ#$ !e concerned department or agenc, !eads s!all designate t!eir representati"es to t!e JJ#$, 2!ose ran4s s!all not 'e lo2er t!an director, e8cept in t!e case of t!e )D$, 2!ose representati"e must !a"e t!e ran4 of at least commissioner. !e !eads of t!e concerned departments or agencies s!all name a permanent and an alternate representati"e, respecti"el, 2it! ran4s of at least -ndersecretar, and Director, 2!o s!all regularl, attend meetings and programs of t!e JJ#$. RULE "". Duties and functions of t!e JJ#$ R+%& "".-. 5mplementation of t!e (ct

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!e JJ#$ !as t!e dut, to o"ersee t!e implementation of t!e (ct and all &ules issued in relation t!ereto. Pursuant to t!is dut,, it s!all3 (1) $oordinate t!e implementation of t!e :u"enile inter"ention programs and acti"ities ', national go"ernment agencies and ot!er acti"ities 2!ic! ma, !a"e an important 'earing on t!e success of t!e entire national :u"enile inter"ention program. (ll programs relating to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s!all 'e adopted in consultation 2it! t!e JJ#$. $all t!e attention of t!e departments and agencies concerned to perform t!eir respecti"e duties and responsi'ilities under t!e (ct and t!ese &ules and assist t!em if necessar, to ensure t!e effecti"e implementation of t!e (ct. Mo'ili6e resources and call upon go"ernment agencies as 2ell as pri"ate organi6ations to pro"ide resource assistance to support t!e implementation of t!e (ct.

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!e JJ#$ s!all regularl, conduct meetings and su'mit an annual report to t!e President on t!e implementation of t!e (ct. !e annual report s!all include, among ot!ers3 .<1 .21 .*1 5dentification of t!e strengt!s and 2ea4nesses in t!e implementation of t!e (ct> (ppraisal of t!e performance of t!e go"ernment agencies in relation to t!eir duties and responsi'ilities under t!e (ct> and &ecommendations on !o2 to impro"e t!e implementation of t!e (ct and t!e administration of t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem.

!e JJ#$ s!all prescri'e a common reporting form for all t!e agencies under &ule = to facilitate t!e preparation of t!e (nnual &eport. !e JJ#$ s!all also perform suc! ot!er functions as ma, 'e necessar, to implement t!e pro"isions of t!e (ct. R+%& "".4. (d"isor, function !e JJ#$ s!all ad"ise t!e President on all matters and policies relating to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare. 5t s!all 'ring to t!e attention of t!e President t!e gaps in e8isting policies and recommend appropriate remedial legislation or ot!er polic, measures t!at address t!ese gaps. R+%& "".5. Polic, formulation and program de"elopment !e JJ#$ s!all periodicall, de"elop a $ompre!ensi"e )ational Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program, as pro"ided in &ule <A !erein. 5t s!all formulate and recommend policies and strategies in consultation 2it! c!ildren for t!e pre"ention of :u"enile delin?uenc, and t!e administration of :ustice, as 2ell as for t!e treatment and re!a'ilitation of t!e c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. !e JJ#$ s!all also set t!e criteria t!at BF-s must meet in esta'lis!ing t!eir respecti"e communit,7'ased programs for t!e re!a'ilitation and reintegration of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. R+%& ""... &esearc! and e"aluation

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!e JJ#$ s!all collect rele"ant information and conduct continuing researc! support e"aluations and studies on all matters relating to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare, suc! as, 'ut not limited to t!e3 .<1 .21 .*1 Performance and results ac!ie"ed ', :u"enile inter"ention programs and ', acti"ities of t!e local go"ernment units and ot!er go"ernment agencies> Periodic trends, pro'lems and causes of :u"enile delin?uenc, and crimes> and Particular needs of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in custod,.

( data 'an4ing s,stem for all data needed in t!e e"aluation and impro"ement of t!e administration of :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem s!all 'e de"eloped and maintained ', t!e JJ#$. !e JJ#$ s!all set up a mec!anism to ensure t!at c!ildren are in"ol"ed in researc! and polic, de"elopment. !e JJ#$ s!all also recei"e and e"aluate t!e assessments su'mitted ', pro"incial and cit, go"ernments on t!e implementation of t!e compre!ensi"e :u"enile inter"ention program as pro"ided in Section <= of t!e (ct and &ule <= !erein. R+%& "".&. 5nspection !e JJ#$, t!roug! dul, designated persons and 2it! t!e assistance of t!e agencies under Section = of t!e (ct .&ule %1 s!all conduct regular inspections in detention and re!a'ilitation facilities and to underta4e spot inspections on t!eir o2n initiati"e in order to c!ec4 compliance 2it! t!e standards pro"ided in t!e (ct and t!e &ules and to ma4e t!e necessar, recommendations to appropriate agencies. R+%& "".*. (ssistance to agencies !e JJ#$ s!all, pursuant to Section <0 of t!e (ct, assist t!e concerned go"ernment agencies in3 .<1 .21 &e"ie2ing and en!ancing e8isting policies9regulations or in t!e formulation of ne2 ones in line 2it! t!e pro"isions of t!is (ct and t!e &ules> and Formulating t!eir respecti"e policies and procedures consistent 2it! t!e standards set in t!e la2 and in modif,ing t!e same upon t!e completion of t!e national :u"enile inter"ention program as pro"ided in &ule <+.

!e JJ#$ s!all also initiate and coordinate t!e conduct of trainings for t!e personnel of agencies in"ol"ed in t!e administration of t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem. !e JJ#$ s!all 'e informed ', t!e DS#D in cases 2!ere licensed and accredited pri"ate and non7go"ernment organi6ations esta'lis! Dout! Detention Eomes as pro"ided under Section +% of t!e (ct and &ule A6 !erein.

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o ensure t!e reali6ation of its mandate and t!e proper disc!arge of its duties and functions, t!e JJ#$ s!all coordinate 2it! t!e Office of t!e $ourt (dministrator and t!e P!ilippine Judicial (cadem, ', in"iting resource persons from t!ese offices during consultation meetings.

RULE "3. )on7go"ernment organi6ations R+%& "3.-. Designation of representati"es 2o .21 representati"es from non7go"ernment organi6ations .)FOs1 s!all ser"e as mem'ers of t!e JJ#$, one representati"e to 'e designated ', t!e Secretar, of Justice and t!e ot!er to 'e designated ', t!e Secretar, of Social #elfare and De"elopment. R+%& "3.4. Hualifications (n )FO, to 'e designated as a mem'er of t!e JJ#$, must 'e in"ol"ed in c!ild7 related ad"ocac, or 2or4 of at least t2o .21 ,ears prior and up to t!e time of designation. !e additional ?ualifications of t!e )FOs s!all 'e respecti"el, determined ', t!e Secretaries of Justice and of Social #elfare and De"elopment. R+%& "3.5. erm

Eac! )FO representati"e designated under &ule <*.a s!all !a"e a term of t2o .21 ,ears. 5n t!e e"ent a representati"e is not a'le to complete t!e prescri'ed term, t!e Secretar, designating suc! representati"e s!all designate anot!er )FO to ser"e t!e une8pired portion of t!e term. (n )FO representati"e, e"en one t!at is not a'le to complete t!e term of t2o ,ears, cannot 'e appointed to t!e JJ#$ for t2o consecuti"e terms.

RULE "4. Policies and procedures on :u"enile :ustice (ll go"ernment agencies enumerated in Section = of t!e (ct .&ule =1 s!all, 2it! t!e assistance of t!e JJ#$ and 2it!in one .<1 ,ear from t!e effecti"it, of t!is (ct, draft policies and procedures consistent 2it! t!e standards set in t!e (ct. !e policies and procedures of all go"ernment agencies s!all promote a common and conscious understanding of issues concerning :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare, 'e consistent and a"oid duplicating or contradicting policies t!at result to confusion. (s suc!, t!e follo2ing s!all 'e o'ser"ed in t!e drafting, formulation or de"elopment of suc! policies and procedures3 (a) Policies and procedures on :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare of all go"ernment agencies enumerated in Section = of t!e (ct s!all not onl, 'e consistent 2it! t!e standards set in t!e la2 'ut also 2it! t!e )ational Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program. Policies and procedures s!all 'e modified accordingl, in consultation 2it! t!e JJ#$ upon t!e completion of t!e )ational Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program as pro"ided under &ule <A 'elo2 and Section %.d1 of t!e (ct.

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Eac! go"ernment agenc, s!all see to it t!at its policies and procedures are consistent 2it! t!at of ot!er go"ernment agencies. 5f t!e standards set in t!e (ct re?uire t!e in"ol"ement of se"eral go"ernment agencies enumerated in Section = of t!e (ct, onl, a single polic, and9or procedure pertaining to t!ose standards s!all 'e issued. !e lead agenc, s!all 'e identified ', t!e JJ#$. 5n t!e e"ent t!at policies and procedures of a go"ernment agenc, not enumerated in Section = of t!e (ct affect t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem, t!e concerned go"ernment agenc, s!all see4 t!e assistance of t!e JJ#$.

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!e participation of c!ildren in t!e program and polic, formulation and implementation relating to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s!all 'e ensured ', eac! go"ernment agenc,.

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PART III LOCAL COUNCILS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN RULE "1. Bocal $ouncils for t!e Protection of $!ildren R+%& "1.-. Esta'lis!ment (ll le"els of local go"ernment s!all !a"e Bocal $ouncils for t!e Protection of $!ildren .B$P$s1 as pro"ided in Section <@ of t!e (ct. !e B$P$ in eac! le"el of local go"ernment unit .BF-1 is3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 Pro"ince I Pro"incial $ouncil for t!e Protection of $!ildren .P$P$1> $it, I $it, $ouncil for t!e Protection of $!ildren .$$P$1> Municipalit, I Municipal $ouncil for t!e Protection of $!ildren .M$P$1> and Baranga, I Baranga, $ouncil for t!e Protection of $!ildren .B$P$1.

5n BF-s 2!ere B$P$s are not ,et esta'lis!ed, t!e concerned BF- s!all immediatel, esta'lis! an B$P$ upon t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct and ensure t!at it is performing its duties and responsi'ilities as pro"ided in t!ese &ules. #!ere t!e, !a"e 'een esta'lis!ed, t!e B$P$s s!all 'e strengt!ened ', t!eir respecti"e BF-s. R+%& "1.4. Funding for B$P$s Eac! 'aranga,, municipalit, and cit, s!all appropriate in its annual 'udget one percent .<J1 of its annual internal re"enue allotment .5&(1 for t!e strengt!ening and implementation of t!e programs of t!e B$P$, as pro"ided in Section <@ of t!e (ct. !e BF- concerned s!all 'e responsi'le for t!e dis'ursement of t!e fund as pro"ided ', e8isting la2s. Funds dis'ursed ', BF-s on current programs of t!e B$P$ s!all 'e deemed as appropriate dis'ursement under Section <@ of t!e (ct. Eo2e"er, t!e one percent .<J1 5&( allocation under in t!is &ule is different from t!e 'udget dis'ursed ', t!e BF-s for social ser"ices. R+%& "1.5. Mem'ers!ip (s pro"ided in Section <@ of t!e (ct, mem'ers!ip in t!e B$P$ s!all 'e c!osen from among t!e responsi'le mem'ers of t!e communit,, including a representati"e from t!e ,out! sector, as 2ell as representati"es from go"ernment and pri"ate agencies concerned 2it! t!e 2elfare of c!ildren. Pursuant to D5BF Memorandum $ircular )o. 20027<2<, t!e B$P$ in eac! le"el of BF- s!all 'e composed of3 .<1 P$P$ $!airperson Mem'ers 7 7 Pro"incial Fo"ernor Sangguniang Panlala2igan Mem'er .$!airperson, $ommittee on #omen and Famil,1 D5BF Pro"incial Director

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Pro"incial Social #elfare and De"elopment Officer Pro"incial Ba'or and Emplo,ment Officer Di"ision Superintendent of DepEd Pro"incial Planning K De"elopment Officer Pro"incial Budget Officer Pro"incial Eealt! Officer Pro"incial )utrition Officer Pro"incial P)P Director Pro"incial $ommander, (FP Pro"incial reasurer President, Beague of Municipalities Pro"incial SL Federation President $!ild &epresentati"e (t least t!ree .*1 representati"es of )FOs .21 $$P$ and M$P$ $!airperson Mem'ers 7 7 $it, 9 Municipal Ma,or Sangguniang Panlungsod 9 Pam'a,an Mem'er .$!airperson, $ommittee on #omen and Famil,1 D5BF $it, 9 Municipal Field Officer $it, 9 Municipal Social #elfare and De"elopment Officer Di"ision Superintendent 9 District Super"isor of DepEd Bocal Ba'or and Emplo,ment Officer $it, 9 Municipal Planning K De"elopment Officer $it, 9 Municipal Budget Officer $it, 9 Municipal Eealt! Officer $it, 9 Municipal )utrition Officer $it, 9 Municipal P)P Director $it, 9 Municipal reasurer $it, 9 Municipal B5F( ng mga Baranga, President $it, 9 Municipal SL Federation President Parent I eac!ers (ssociation .P (1 President $!ild &epresentati"e (t least t!ree .*1 representati"es of )FOs

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B$P$ $!airperson Mem'ers 7 7 Punong Baranga, Baranga, Laga2ad .$!airperson on #omen and Famil,1 Baranga, )utrition Sc!olar Baranga, Da, $are #or4er Baranga, Eealt! )urse 9 Mid2ife Baranga, Eealt! #or4er DepEd Principal 9 eac!er7in7c!arge $!ief anod SL $!airperson $!ild &epresentati"e P ( President or !is9!er representati"e

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)FO &epresentati"e Mem'ers!ip in t!e B$P$ s!all 'e su':ect to t!e re"ie2 and amendment of t!e D5BF t!roug! appropriate issuances. R+%& "1... Duties and responsi'ilities of t!e B$P$ (ll B$P$s s!all3 .<1 Ser"e as t!e primar, agenc, to coordinate 2it! and assist t!e BFconcerned for t!e adoption of t!e $ompre!ensi"e Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program as pro"ided in &ule <= 'elo2, and to o"ersee its proper implementation> $oordinate 2it! and assist t!e BF-s in calling on all sectors concerned, particularl, t!e c!ild7focused institutions, )FOs, people;s organi6ations, educational institutions and go"ernment agencies in"ol"ed in delin?uenc, pre"ention to participate in t!e planning process and implementation of :u"enile inter"ention programs> $oordinate 2it! BF-s in t!e annual re"ie2 and assessment of t!e compre!ensi"e :u"enile inter"ention programs> $oordinate 2it! and assist t!e SL in t!e formulation and implementation of :u"enile inter"ention and di"ersion programs in t!e communit,> Pro"ide coordinati"e lin4ages 2it! ot!er agencies and institutions in t!e planning, monitoring and e"aluation of :u"enile inter"ention and di"ersion programs in t!e communit,> (ssist t!e Punong Baranga, in conducting di"ersion proceedings in cases pro"ided under Section 2*.a1 of t!e (ct and &ule +*.' 'elo2> (ssist t!e Bocal Social #elfare and De"elopment Officer .BS#DO1 in t!e de"elopment of t!e appropriate di"ersion program as pro"ided under Section 2*.'1 of t!e (ct> 5nstitute toget!er 2it! sc!ools, ,out! organi6ations and ot!er concerned agencies t!e communit,7'ased programs on :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare initiated ', BF-s> $onduct capa'ilit, 'uilding programs to en!ance 4no2ledge and s4ills in !andling c!ildren;s programs> Esta'lis! and maintain a data'ase on c!ildren in t!e local go"ernment. Specificall,, for t!e purpose of t!is (ct, t!e B$P$s s!all maintain a data'ase of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2, 2!ic! s!all include t!e c!ildren 2!o undergo inter"ention, di"ersion and re!a'ilitation programs and after7care support ser"ices> Document 'est practices on :u"enile inter"ention and pre"ention> (d"ocate and recommend local legislations promoting c!ild sur"i"al, protection, participation and de"elopment, especiall, on t!e ?ualit, of

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tele"ision s!o2s and media prints and co"erage, 2!ic! are detrimental to c!ildren, and 2it! appropriate funding support> .<*1 $onduct an in"entor, of all )FOs ser"ing c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and mo'ili6e t!em as resources for t!e effecti"e implementation of t!e (ct> &e"ie2 e8isting policies of units pro"iding ser"ices to c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2, determine t!e 'arriers to access to t!ese ser"ices, and ta4e t!e necessar, action to impro"e access to t!ese ser"ices.

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5n addition to its functions under Presidential Decree )o. 60*, or t!e / !e $!ild and Dout! #elfare $ode0 M/P.D. 60*0N and &epu'lic (ct )o. =%=0, or t!e /E$$D (ct,0 eac! B$P$ s!all perform t!e follo2ing functions consistent 2it! t!e o':ecti"es of t!e (ct on :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention3 .<1 Encourage t!e proper performance of t!e duties of parents, and pro"ide learning opportunities on t!e ade?uate rearing of c!ildren and on positi"e parent7c!ild relations!ip> (ssist parents, 2!ene"er necessar, in securing e8pert guidance counseling from t!e proper go"ernmental or pri"ate 2elfare agenc,> 5n addition, it s!all !old classes and seminars on t!e proper rearing of c!ildren. 5t s!all distri'ute to parents a"aila'le literature and ot!er information on c!ild guidance. !e $ouncil s!all assist parents, 2it! 'e!a"ioral pro'lems 2!ene"er necessar,, in securing e8pert guidance counseling from t!e proper go"ernmental or pri"ate 2elfare agenc,> $oordinate t!e acti"ities of organi6ations de"oted to t!e 2elfare of c!ildren in coordination 2it! t!e Sangguniang La'ataan and secure t!eir cooperation> Protect and assist c!ildren at ris4> and a4e steps to pre"ent :u"enile delin?uenc, and assist parents of c!ildren 2it! 'e!a"ioral pro'lems so t!at t!e, can get e8pert ad"ise.

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R+%& "1.&. &esponsi'ilit, of B$P$ mem'ers Mem'ers of t!e B$P$ s!all !a"e t!e follo2ing additional responsi'ilities3 .<1 o ta4e custod, of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o is found to 'e fifteen .<@1 ,ears of age or 'elo2 if t!e parents, guardians or nearest relati"es of t!e c!ild cannot 'e located, or if t!e, refuse to ta4e custod, as pro"ided in Section 20 of t!e (ct and &ule *<.' 'elo2. o 'e present in t!e initial in"estigation of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in t!e a'sence of t!e c!ild;s parents, guardian, or nearest relati"e, and t!e BS#DO as pro"ided in Section 22 of t!e (ct and &ule 2*.' 'elo2. !e presence of t!e mem'er of t!e B$P$, or in t!e alternati"e, t!e representati"e of an )FO or a fait!7'ased group, ma, 'e re?uired in t!e initial in"estigation to ensure t!at t!e rig!ts of t!e c!ild are protected during t!at stage.

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PART IV PROGRAMS FOR JUVENILE INTERVENTION AND DELIN6UENC7 PREVENTION RULE " . $oncept9Principles in 5nter"ention 5nter"ention refers to a series of acti"ities designed to address issues t!at caused t!e c!ild to commit an offense. 5t ma, ta4e t!e form of an indi"iduali6ed treatment program, 2!ic! ma, include counseling, s4ills training, education, and ot!er acti"ities t!at 2ill en!ance !is9!er ps,c!ological, emotional and ps,c!o7social 2ell7'eing. (ll programs for :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention s!all 'e formulated in consideration of t!e follo2ing3 .a1 Emp!asis on inter"ention or pre"ention policies facilitating t!e successful sociali6ation and integration of all c!ildren 2it! t!e famil,, t!roug! t!e communit,, peer groups, sc!ools, "ocational training and t!e 2orld of 2or4, as 2ell as t!roug! "oluntar, organi6ations> .'1 Due respect s!ould 'e gi"en to t!e proper personal de"elopment of c!ildren, and t!e, s!ould 'e accepted as full and e?ual partners in sociali6ation and integration processes. RULE "2. )ational Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program R+%& "2.-. De"elopment> erm !e JJ#$ s!all, in accordance 2it! Section <= of t!e (ct, de"elop a t!ree .*1 to fi"e .@17,ear $ompre!ensi"e )ational Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program .t!e /)ational 5nter"ention Program01 em'od,ing t!e detailed strateg, to reali6e t!e o':ecti"es of t!e (ct on :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention. !e )ational 5nter"ention Program s!all ser"e as a guide to all go"ernment agencies, BF-s and )FOs in t!e formulation of t!eir respecti"e :u"enile inter"ention programs and t!eir policies and programs relating to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare. Particularl,, t!e )ational 5nter"ention Program s!all ser"e as t!e 'asis for t!e3 .<1 .21 Formulation or modification of policies and procedures of all go"ernment agencies in"ol"ed in t!e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare S,stem> and $ompre!ensi"e Ju"enile 5nter"ention Programs to 'e de"eloped and instituted ', t!e BF-s as pro"ided in &ule <=.

!e )ational 5nter"ention Program s!all 'e de"eloped ', t!e JJ#$, 2it!in si8 .61 mont!s from t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct, 2it! t!e participation of3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 Fo"ernment agencies concerned, including 'ut not limited t!ose enumerated in &ule => )on7go"ernment organi6ations> $!ild and ,out! organi6ations> and !e Beagues of pro"inces, cities, municipalities and 'aranga,s.

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!e )ational 5nter"ention Program s!all 'e formulated and designed to include, among ot!ers, t!e follo2ing3 .a1 .'1 5n7dept! anal,ses of t!e pro'lem and in"entories of programs, ser"ices, facilities and resources a"aila'le> #ell7defined responsi'ilities for t!e go"ernment agencies, 'ot! mem'er and coordinating, institutions and personnel as 2ell as non7go"ernment agencies in"ol"ed in inter"ention and pre"ention efforts> Mec!anisms for t!e appropriate coordination of inter"ention and pre"ention efforts 'et2een go"ernmental and non7go"ernmental agencies> Policies, programs and strategies 'ased on prognostic studies to 'e continuousl, monitored and carefull, e"aluated in t!e course of implementation> Met!ods for effecti"el, reducing t!e opportunit, for c!ildren to commit offenses> $ommunit, in"ol"ement t!roug! a 2ide range of ser"ices and programs> $lose interdisciplinar, cooperation 'et2een t!e national go"ernment and t!e local go"ernments, 2it! t!e in"ol"ement of t!e pri"ate sector representati"e citi6ens of t!e communit, to 'e ser"ed, and concerned go"ernment agencies as 2ell as t!e :udiciar, in ta4ing concerted action to pre"ent commission of offenses ', c!ildren> Participation of c!ildren in inter"ention and pre"ention policies and processes, including recourse to communit, resources, ,out! self7!elp, and "ictim compensation and assistance programs> and Speciali6ed personnel at all le"els .e.g., social 2or4ers, prosecutors1 and t!eir respecti"e roles in t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem.

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RULE "3. $ompre!ensi"e Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program R+%& "3.-. De"elopment> term Eac! BF- s!all formulate a $ompre!ensi"e Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program ./Bocal 5nter"ention Program01 to 'e instituted from t!e 'aranga, to t!e pro"incial le"el. Eac! Bocal 5nter"ention Program s!all co"er a period of at least t!ree .*1 ,ears. !e BF-s, in coordination 2it! t!e B$P$s, s!all call on all sectors concerned, particularl, t!e c!ild7focused institutions, )FOs, people;s organi6ations, educational institutions and go"ernment agencies in"ol"ed in delin?uenc, pre"ention to participate in t!e planning process and implementation of t!e Bocal 5nter"ention Programs. E8isting programs of BF-s dealing 2it! c!ildren s!all 'e deemed part of B$P$ program.

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R+%& "3.4. $omponents Eac! Bocal 5nter"ention Program s!all 'e formulated and designed to include t!e components prescri'ed in &ule <A.', 2!en appropriate. (ll Bocal 5nter"ention Programs s!all 'e consistent 2it! t!e )ational 5nter"ention Program formulated and designed ', t!e JJ#$. R+%& "3.5. 5mplementation !e B$P$ s!all ser"e as t!e primar, agenc, to coordinate 2it! and assist t!e BFconcerned for t!e adoption of Bocal 5nter"ention Program, and to o"ersee its proper implementation. (s pro"ided ', Section <= of t!e (ct, t!e BF-s s!all set aside an amount necessar, to implement t!eir respecti"e :u"enile inter"ention programs in t!eir annual 'udget. R+%& "3... (ssessment !e implementation of t!e Bocal 5nter"ention Programs s!all 'e re"ie2ed and assessed annuall, ', t!e BF-s in coordination 2it! t!eir respecti"e B$P$s. &esults of t!e assessment s!all 'e su'mitted ', t!e BF-s to t!e JJ#$, t!roug! t!e D5BF, not later t!an Marc! *0 of e"er, ,ear. RULE "9. $ommunit,7'ased programs as inter"ention R+%& "9.-. O':ecti"es of communit,7'ased programs as inter"ention (s pro"ided in Section <% of t!e (ct, t!e communit,7'ased programs for :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention s!all respond to t!e special needs, pro'lems, interests and concerns of c!ildren and offer appropriate counseling and guidance to t!em and t!eir families. (ll communit,7'ased programs to 'e designed ', BF-s s!all consist of t!ree le"els3 .<1 Primar, inter"ention includes general measures to promote social :ustice and e?ual opportunit,, 2!ic! tac4le percei"ed root causes of offending. !ese s!all include programs on ad"ocac,, socio7economic ser"ice, !ealt! and nutrition, training and education. Secondar, inter"ention includes measures to assist c!ildren at ris4, i.e., protecti"e ser"ices for c!ildren> and ertiar, inter"ention includes measures to a"oid unnecessar, contact 2it! t!e formal :ustice s,stem and ot!er measures to pre"ent re7 offending, i.e., di"ersion programs, re!a'ilitation, reintegration and after care ser"ices, 2!ic! s!all 'e furt!er defined in Parts C55, C555 and G5 of t!ese &ules.

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!ese programs intend to minimi6e t!e commission of offenses ', c!ildren 2!o are potentiall, and actuall, in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and t!eir e"entual appre!ension ', la2 enforcement officers.

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R+%& "9.4. Formulation and implementation !e communit,7'ased programs on :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention s!all 'e instituted ', t!e BF-s t!roug! t!e B$P$s, sc!ools, ,out! organi6ations and ot!er concerned agencies consistent 2it! t!e Bocal 5nter"ention Programs. !e Sangguniang La'ataan, as prescri'ed ', Section <A of t!e (ct, s!all coordinate 2it! t!e B$P$ in t!e formulation and implementation of :u"enile inter"ention programs in t!e communit,. BF-s, in coordination 2it! t!e B$P$s, s!all 'e responsi'le ma4ing an annual assessment and e"aluation of t!e communit,7'ased programs for inter"ention in t!e compre!ensi"e :u"enile inter"ention programs. &esults of t!e assessment s!all 'e su'mitted ', t!e pro"incial and cit, go"ernments to t!e JJ#$ not later t!an Marc! *0 of e"er, ,ear. Municipal go"ernments s!all su'mit t!eir reports to t!e pro"incial go"ernment for consolidation. R+%& "9.5. Programs and ser"ices for :u"enile inter"ention 5n de"eloping communit,7'ased programs for :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention, BF-s s!all 'e guided ', t!e follo2ing3 .<1 Ser"ices and programs t!at respond to t!e special needs, pro'lems, interests and concerns of c!ildren and offer appropriate counseling and guidance to c!ildren and t!eir families s!all 'e de"eloped, or strengt!ened 2!ere t!e, e8ist. ( 2ide7range of communit,7'ased support measures for c!ildren, including 'ut not limited to communit, de"elopment centers, recreational facilities and ser"ices t!at respond to t!e special pro'lems of c!ildren at ris4, s!all 'e pro"ided, or strengt!ened 2!ere t!e, e8ist. Special facilities s!all 'e set up to pro"ide ade?uate s!elter for c!ildren 2!o are no longer a'le to li"e at !ome or 2!o do not !a"e !omes to li"e in. ( range of ser"ices and !elping measures s!all 'e pro"ided to deal 2it! t!e difficulties e8perienced ', c!ildren in t!e transition to adult!ood. Suc! ser"ices s!all include special programs for ,oung drug a'users 2!ic! emp!asi6e care, counseling, assistance and t!erap,7oriented inter"entions. BF-s s!all s!are resources 2it! and support t!e programs of pri"ate and non7go"ernment organi6ations pro"iding ser"ices for c!ildren. Dout! organi6ations s!all 'e created or strengt!ened at t!e local le"el and gi"en full participator, status in t!e management of communit, affairs. !ese organi6ations s!all encourage t!e ,out! to organi6e collecti"e and "oluntar, pro:ects, particularl, pro:ects aimed at !elping c!ildren in need of assistance. !e BF-s s!all ta4e special responsi'ilit, and pro"ide necessar, ser"ices for !omeless or street c!ildren. 5nformation a'out local

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facilities, accommodation, emplo,ment and ot!er forms and sources of !elp s!all 'e made readil, a"aila'le to c!ildren. .=1 ( 2ide range of recreational facilities and ser"ices of particular interest to c!ildren s!all 'e esta'lis!ed and made easil, accessi'le to t!em.

RULE 20. &ole of different sectors in :u"enile inter"ention and pre"ention R+%& 20.-. Famil, (s pro"ided in Section <2 of t!e (ct, t!e famil, s!all 'e responsi'le for t!e primar, nurturing and rearing of c!ildren, 2!ic! are critical in delin?uenc, pre"ention. (s far as practica'le and in accordance 2it! t!e procedures of t!e (ct, a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all 'e maintained in !is9!er famil,. R+%& 20.4. Educational s,stem B, 2a, of contri'uting to :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention, educational institutions s!all, consistent 2it! Section <* of t!e (ct3 .<1 .21 .*1 #or4 toget!er 2it! families, communit, organi6ations and agencies in t!e pre"ention of :u"enile delin?uenc, and in t!e re!a'ilitation and reintegration of c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. Pro"ide ade?uate, necessar, and indi"iduali6ed educational sc!emes for c!ildren manifesting difficult 'e!a"ior and c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. 5n cases 2!ere c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 are ta4en into custod, or detained in ,out! re!a'ilitation centers, pro"ide t!e opportunit, to continue learning under an alternati"e learning s,stem 2it! 'asic literac, program or non7formal education accreditation e?ui"alenc, s,stem.

5n addition to t!eir academic and "ocational training acti"ities, educational institutions s!all de"ote particular attention to t!e follo2ing3 .<1 eac!ing of 'asic "alues and de"eloping respect for t!e c!ild;s o2n cultural identit, and patterns, for t!e social "alues of t!e countr, in 2!ic! t!e c!ild is li"ing, for ci"ili6ations different from t!e c!ild;s o2n and for !uman rig!ts and fundamental freedoms> Promotion and de"elopment of t!e personalit,, talents and mental and p!,sical a'ilities of c!ildren to t!eir fullest potential> 5n"ol"ement of c!ildren as acti"e and effecti"e participants in, rat!er t!an mere o':ects of, t!e educational process> -nderta4ing acti"ities t!at foster a sense of identit, 2it! and of 'elonging to t!e sc!ool and t!e communit,> Encouragement of ,oung persons to understand and respect di"erse "ie2s and opinions, as 2ell as cultural and ot!er differences> Pro"ision of information and guidance regarding "ocational training, emplo,ment opportunities and career de"elopment> Pro"ision of positi"e emotional support to c!ildren and t!e a"oidance of ps,c!ological maltreatment> Pro!i'ition of !ars! disciplinar, measures, particularl, corporal punis!ment>

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See4 to 2or4 toget!er 2it! parents, communit, organi6ations and agencies concerned 2it! t!e acti"ities of c!ildren> E8tend particular care and attention to c!ildren at ris4. Speciali6ed pre"ention programs and educational materials, curricula, approac!es and tools s!ould 'e de"eloped and full, utili6ed> Fi"e special attention to compre!ensi"e policies and strategies for t!e pre"ention of alco!ol, drug and ot!er su'stance a'use ', c!ildren. eac!ers and ot!er professionals s!ould 'e e?uipped and trained to pre"ent and deal 2it! t!ese pro'lems. 5nformation on t!e use and a'use of drugs, including alco!ol, s!ould 'e made a"aila'le to t!e student 'od,> Ser"e as resource and referral centers for t!e pro"ision of medical, counseling and ot!er ser"ices to c!ildren, particularl, t!ose 2it! special needs and suffering from a'use, neglect, "ictimi6ation and e8ploitation> (ttempt to meet and promote t!e !ig!est professional and educational standards 2it! respect to curricula, teac!ing and learning met!ods and approac!es, and t!e recruitment and training of ?ualified teac!ers> Plan, de"elop and implement e8tracurricular acti"ities of interest to c!ildren, in cooperation 2it! communit, groups> Fi"e special assistance to c!ildren 2!o find it difficult to compl, 2it! attendance rules, and to /drop7outs>0 Promote policies and rules t!at are fair and :ust.

R+%& 20.5. Mass media (s pro"ided in Section <+ of t!e (ct, t!e mass media s!all pla, an acti"e role in t!e promotion of c!ild rig!ts, and delin?uenc, pre"ention ', rela,ing consistent messages t!roug! a 'alanced approac!. Media practitioners s!all, t!erefore, !a"e t!e dut, to maintain t!e !ig!est critical and professional standards in reporting and co"ering cases of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 consistent 2it! t!e Fuidelines for Media Practitioners on t!e &eporting and $o"erage of $ases 5n"ol"ing $!ildren issued ', t!e Special $ommittee for t!e Protection of $!ildren. 5n all pu'licit, concerning c!ildren, t!e 'est interest of t!e c!ild s!ould 'e t!e primordial and paramount concern. (n, undue, inappropriate and sensationali6ed pu'licit, of an, case in"ol"ing a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is !ere', declared a "iolation of t!e c!ild;s rig!ts. !e rig!t of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 to !a"e !is9!er pri"ac, s!all 'e respected. (n, material information o'tained ', media practitioners on t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 must not 'e used in "iolation of t!is rig!t or in an, manner t!at ma, lead to t!e c!ild;s identit,. Media practitioners s!all not disclose t!e identities of t!e relati"es of t!e c!ild to maintain confidentialit, and pri"ac,. !e mass media s!all also 'e encouraged3 .<1 .21 .*1 o ensure t!at c!ildren !a"e access to information and material from a di"ersit, of national and international sources> o portra, t!e positi"e contri'ution of c!ildren to societ,> and o disseminate information on t!e e8istence of ser"ices, facilities and opportunities for c!ildren in societ,.

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PART V INITIAL CONTACT WITH THE CHILD RULE 2". 5nitial contact 2it! t!e c!ild R+%& 2".-. #!at constitutes initial contact 5nitial contact refers to t!e appre!ension or ta4ing into custod, of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ', la2 enforcement officers or pri"ate citi6ens. 5t includes t!e time 2!en t!e c!ild alleged to 'e in conflict 2it! t!e la2 recei"es a su'poena under Section *.'1 of &ule <<2 of t!e &e"ised &ules of $riminal Procedure or summons under Section 6.a1 or Section %.'1 of t!e same &ule in cases t!at do not re?uire preliminar, in"estigation or 2!ere t!ere is no necessit, to place t!e c!ild alleged to 'e in conflict 2it! t!e la2 under immediate custod,. R+%& 2".4. 5f initial contact ', pri"ate citi6ens or non7la2 enforcement officers 5n t!e e"ent a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is appre!ended or ta4en into custod, ', pri"ate citi6ens, t!e c!ild s!all 'e immediatel, referred to t!e appropriate la2 enforcement officer for t!e c!ild to undergo t!e proper in"estigation as pro"ided in t!e succeeding &ules. RULE 22. Procedure for ta4ing c!ild into custod, From t!e moment t!e c!ild is ta4en into custod,, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all fait!full, o'ser"e t!e follo2ing procedure as pro"ided in Section 2< of t!e (ct3 .a1 .'1 Properl, identif, !im9!erself and present proper identification to t!e c!ild. 5mmediatel, notif, t!e c!ild;s parents9guardians, t!e local social 2elfare and de"elopment officer .BS#DO1, and t!e Pu'lic (ttorne,;s Office of t!e c!ild;s appre!ension. !e notification s!all 'e made not later t!an eig!t .=1 !ours after appre!ension. E8plain to t!e c!ild in simple language and in a language or dialect t!at !e9s!e can understand3 .<1 !e reason for placing t!e c!ild under custod,> .21 !e offense t!at !e9s!e allegedl, committed> and .*1 Eis9!er constitutional rig!ts. .d1 .e1 5mmediatel, start t!e determination of t!e age of t!e c!ild in accordance 2it! t!e guidelines pro"ided in &ule *0 'elo2. a4e t!e c!ild immediatel, to t!e proper medical and !ealt! officer for a t!oroug! p!,sical and mental e8amination. #!ene"er t!e medical treatment is re?uired, steps s!all 'e immediatel, underta4en to pro"ide t!e same. urn o"er t!e custod, of t!e c!ild to t!e BS#DO or ot!er accredited non7 go"ernment organi6ations immediatel, 'ut not later t!an eig!t .=1 !ours

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after appre!ension. !e turn o"er of custod, s!all 'e done 2it!in t!e same eig!t .=1 !ours referred in item .'1 under t!is &ule. Eo2e"er, in cases 2!ere t!e c!ild is found to 'e 'elo2 t!e age of criminal responsi'ilit, as defined in Section 20 of t!e (ct, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all immediatel, release t!e c!ild to !is9parents in accordance 2it! &ule *< 'elo2. !e turno"er of c!ildren 'elo2 t!e age of criminal responsi'ilit, to parents not2it!standing, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all proceed 2it! t!e initial in"estigation, 2!ere appropriate. !e a'o"e procedure must 'e conducted in strict o'ser"ance of t!e pro!i'itions pro"ided in Section 2< of t!e (ct and in &ule 2= 'elo2 2!ile t!e la2 enforcement officer is in custod, of t!e c!ild. ( c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all onl, 'e searc!ed ', a la2 enforcement officer of t!e same gender as prescri'ed in Section 2< of t!e (ct. RULE 23. 5nitial in"estigation R+%& 23.-. )ature and o':ecti"e of t!e in"estigation !e initial in"estigation is t!e stage after initial contact 2!en t!e la2 enforcement officer ta4es t!e statement of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. !e la2 enforcement officer s!all, in t!e conduct of t!e initial in"estigation, determine 2!ere t!e case in"ol"ing t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!ould 'e referred. R+%& 23.4. #!o conducts> 2!o are present (s pro"ided in Section 22 of t!e (ct, t!e la2 enforcement officer, specificall, from t!e #omen and $!ildren Protection Des4 2!ere present, s!all ta4e t!e statement of t!e c!ild during t!e initial in"estigation, 2!ic! s!all 'e conducted in t!e presence of t!e follo2ing3 .<1 $!ild;s counsel of c!oice or in t!e a'sence t!ereof, a la2,er from t!e Pu'lic (ttorne,;s Office> .21 $!ild;s parents, guardian, or nearest relati"e, as t!e case ma, 'e> and .*1 BS#DO. 5n t!e a'sence of t!e c!ild;s parents, guardian, or nearest relati"e, and of t!e BS#DO, t!e in"estigation s!all 'e conducted in t!e presence of a representati"e of an )FO or fait!7'ased group, or a mem'er of t!e B$P$. R+%& 23.5. Eo2 t!e statement of t!e c!ild is ta4en 5n ta4ing t!e statement of t!e c!ild, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all o'ser"e t!e follo2ing guidelines3 .<1 .21 !e in"estigation s!all 'e c!ild friendl, and 'e conducted in a non7 intimidating manner. !e inter"ie2 of t!e c!ild s!all 'e conducted in a separate inter"ie2 room to ma4e t!e c!ild feel comforta'le and free to e8press !im9!erself.

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!e la2 enforcement officer s!all use simple and understanda'le language in ta4ing t!e statement of t!e c!ild during t!e initial in"estigation. !e la2 enforcement officer s!all allo2 t!e BS#DO, or t!e persons ta4ing !is9!er place as a'o"e enumerated, to acti"el, assist in conducting t!e initial in"estigation. !ere s!ould 'e enoug! pri"ac, to a"oid unnecessar, interruptions, distractions and9or participation from non7parties t!at could !umiliate or ma4e t!e c!ild uncomforta'le. !e 2ritten statement to 'e prepared s!all reflect t!e language used ', t!e c!ild and not t!e language used ', t!e la2 enforcement officer.

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!e initial in"estigation s!all 'e conducted in t!e 'est interest of t!e c!ild and in a manner 2!ic! allo2s t!e c!ild to participate and to e8press !im9!erself freel,. R+%& 23... Signing statements (s pro"ided in Section 2<.m1, t!e la2 enforcement officer conducting t!e initial in"estigation s!all ensure t!at all statements signed or t!um'mar4ed ', t!e c!ild during in"estigation s!all 'e 2itnessed ', t!e c!ild;s parents or guardian, t!e BS#DO, or if not present, an, ot!er social 2or4er, or counsel in attendance, 2!o s!all affi8 !is9!er signature to t!e said statement. R+%& 23.&. (fter ta4ing t!e statement of t!e c!ild a'o"e fifteen ,ears of age (fter ta4ing t!e statement of t!e c!ild 2!o is a'o"e fifteen .<@1 ,ears of age 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all refer t!e records of t!e c!ild to t!e BS#DO for an assessment if t!e c!ild acted 2it! discernment as pro"ided in &ule *+. !e la2 enforcement officer s!all transmit t!e follo2ing records of t!e c!ild to t!e BS#DO3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 #ritten statement of t!e c!ild> Ot!er pertinent records suc! as t!e documents s!o2ing t!e 'asis for t!e determination of t!e age of t!e c!ild> Medical report if a"aila'le> and (ll ot!er records t!at ma, assist t!e BS#DO in ma4ing an assessment if t!e c!ild acted 2it! discernment.

!e BS#DO s!all, as part of t!e initial in"estigation, assess if t!e c!ild acted 2it! discernment in accordance 2it! &ule *+ and ma4e t!e necessar, recommendation to t!e la2 enforcement officer on t!e 'asis of said assessment. !e la2 enforcement officer s!all consider t!e assessment made ', t!e BS#DO in preparing t!e report of t!e initial in"estigation and in deciding 2!ere to refer t!e case of t!e c!ild. R+%& 23.0. &eport on initial in"estigation> 2!at to record (fter t!e initial in"estigation, t!e la2 enforcement officer conducting t!e same s!all prepare a report, 2!ic! contains t!e follo2ing information3

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.<1 #!et!er !andcuffs or ot!er instruments of restraint 2ere used, and if so, t!e reason for suc!> .21 !at t!e parents or guardian of a c!ild, t!e DS#D or t!e BS#DO, and t!e P(O !a"e 'een dul, informed of t!e appre!ension and t!e details t!ereof> .*1 !e e8!austion of measures to determine t!e age of a c!ild> .+1 !e 'asis for t!e determination of t!e age of t!e c!ild> .@1 !e precise details of t!e p!,sical and medical e8amination or t!e failure to su'mit a c!ild to suc! e8amination> .61 o 2!om t!e c!ild 2as released and t!e 'asis for t!e release> and .A1 #!ere t!e case s!all 'e referred as pro"ided in t!e ne8t &ule and t!e 'asis for suc! disposition, i.e., t!e nature of t!e offense allegedl, committed ', t!e c!ild, t!e corresponding imposa'le penalt, for t!e commission of t!e alleged offense, and t!e assessment of discernment as pro"ided in &ule *+. RULE 24. #!ere t!e case s!all 'e referred (fter t!e initial in"estigation, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all determine if t!e case of t!e c!ild s!all 'e referred to3 .<1 !e BS#DO for inter"ention in accordance 2it! Section 20 of t!e (ct and Part C55 of t!ese &ules if t!e c!ild is3 .a1 Fifteen .<@1 ,ears old or 'elo2> or .'1 ('o"e <@ 'ut 'elo2 <= ,ears of age and acted 2it!out discernment. .21 Di"ersion, in accordance 2it! Section 2* of t!e (ct and Part C555 of t!ese &ules, under t!e3 .a1 Ba2 enforcement officer if t!e c!ild is a'o"e <@ 'ut 'elo2 <= ,ears of age, acted 2it! discernment and allegedl, committed an offense 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment> or .'1 BS#DO if t!e c!ild is a'o"e <@ 'ut 'elo2 <= ,ears of age, acted 2it! discernment and allegedl, committed an offense t!at is a "ictimless crime 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment. .*1 !e prosecutor or :udge if t!e c!ild is a'o"e fifteen .<@1 'ut 'elo2 <= ,ears of age, acted 2it! discernment and allegedl, committed an offense 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment.

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!e corresponding imposa'le penalt, for t!e commission of t!e offense> and .*1 #!ere t!e case of t!e c!ild s!all 'e referred in t!e e"ent of an assessment t!at t!e c!ild acted 2it! discernment as pro"ided in &ule *+. RULE 21. urno"er of custod, 5n all cases, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all turn o"er t!e p!,sical custod, of t!e c!ild to t!e BS#DO 2it!in eig!t .=1 !ours from appre!ension, as re?uired under Section 2<.i1 of t!e (ct. !e p!,sical custod, of t!e c!ild s!all 'e transferred to t!e BS#DO e"en if t!e la2 enforcement officer !as not ,et e8!austed all measures to determine t!e age of t!e c!ild under &ule *0 and e"en if t!e initial in"estigation under &ule 2* !as not ,et 'een terminated. (fter t!e p!,sical custod, of t!e c!ild is turned o"er, t!e BS#DO s!all t!en e8plain to t!e c!ild and t!e c!ild;s parents9guardians t!e conse?uences of t!e c!ild;s act 2it! a "ie2 to2ards counseling and re!a'ilitation, di"ersion from t!e criminal :ustice s,stem, and reparation, if appropriate, as re?uired ', Sec. 2<.i1 of t!e (ct. 5n t!e e"ent a c!ild 2!ose custod, is turned o"er ', t!e la2 enforcement officer is fifteen .<@1 ,ears old or 'elo2, t!e BS#DO s!all ta4e all measures to release t!e c!ild to t!e parents or guardians, or to an, of t!e persons or organi6ations pro"ided in &ule *<.', and proceed 2it! t!e de"elopment of appropriate programs as pro"ided under Part C55 of t!ese &ules. RULE 2 . Pending turno"er of custod, Pending t!e turn o"er of t!e custod, of t!e c!ild to t!e parents, guardians or t!e BS#DO, as in cases 2!en t!e c!ild is appre!ended at nig!t time or during 2ee4ends, t!e la2 enforcement officers s!all ensure t!at t!e c!ild s!all 'e temporaril, secured in an area separate from t!at of t!e opposite se8 and adult offenders and not put in t!e detention cell or :ail. !e temporar, p!,sical custod, of c!ild in suc! cases ma, also 'e gi"en to a dul, registered )FO, i.e., licensed and accredited ', t!e DS#D, a fait!7 'ased organi6ation, a 'aranga, official, or a mem'er of t!e B$P$.

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RULE 22. Dut, to maintain confidentialit, and pri"ac, From t!e time !e9s!e ta4es custod, of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all !andle t!e case of t!e c!ild 2it! utmost confidentialit,. Particularl,, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all3 .a1 -se a s,stem of coding t!at pro"ides aliases for c!ildren ta4en into custod,> .'1 Maintain a separate log'oo4 for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> .c1 E8clude t!e pu'lic, particularl, t!e media, from t!e area 2!ere t!e c!ild is 'eing !eld in custod, pursuant to Section +* of t!e (ct> .d1 )ot pro"ide an, detail or information to t!e pu'lic, particularl, t!e media, t!at s!all lead to t!e identit, of t!e c!ild> .e1 Leep t!e results of t!e medical e8amination confidential> and .f1 Mar4 t!e records of t!e c!ild and t!e report on t!e initial in"estigation as confidential. !e la2 enforcement officer s!all direct t!e media to o'ser"e t!e Fuidelines for Media Practitioners on t!e &eporting and $o"erage of $ases 5n"ol"ing $!ildren issued ', t!e Special $ommittee for t!e Protection of $!ildren.

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RULE 23. Pro!i'ited acts 2!en in custod, of c!ild R+%& 23.-. Detention ( c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all not 'e loc4ed up in a detention cell. !e c!ild s!all not 'e detained in t!e pro"incial, cit, or municipal :ail, e"en if t!ere are ?uarters separate from adult detainees. R+%& 23.4. Searc! ', an officer of t!e opposite se8 ( c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all not 'e searc!ed ', a la2 enforcement officer of t!e opposite se8. R+%& 23.5. $ontact 2it! adult offenders and offenders of opposite se8 S!ould t!e detention of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 'e necessar, pending turno"er to t!e BS#DO or t!e ot!er persons 2!o ma, ta4e custod, of t!e c!ild under Section 2<.i1 of t!e (ct M&ule *<.'N, t!e c!ild s!all 'e secured in ?uarters separate from t!at of t!e opposite se8 and adult offenders. R+%& 23... Culgar language (s re?uired under Section 2<.d1 of t!e (ct, t!e la2 enforcement officer !a"ing custod, of t!e c!ild s!all refrain from using "ulgar or profane 2ords and from se8uall, !arassing or a'using, or ma4ing se8ual ad"ances on t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. R+%& 23.&. Earassment and a'use !e la2 enforcement officer s!all refrain from se8uall, !arassing or a'using, or ma4ing se8ual ad"ances on t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. R+%& 23.0. Displa, and use of instruments of force or restraint !e la2 enforcement officer s!all refrain from su':ecting t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 to greater restraint t!an is necessar, for appre!ension. 5f !andcuffs or ot!er instruments of restraint are used on t!e c!ild, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all record suc! fact in t!e report on t!e initial in"estigation as re?uired under Section 2<.l1 of t!e (ct and &ule 2*.f, and t!e reason for t!e use of suc! instruments of restraint. (s re?uired under Section 2<.e1 of t!e (ct, t!e la2 enforcement officer from t!e time of initial contact 2it! t!e c!ild s!all also a"oid displa,ing or using an, firearm, 2eapon, !andcuffs or ot!er instruments of force or restraint, unless a'solutel, necessar, and onl, after all ot!er met!ods of control !a"e 'een e8!austed and !a"e failed. R+%& 23.*. Ciolence or unnecessar, force (s prescri'ed ', Section 2<.g1 of t!e (ct, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all a"oid t!e use of "iolence or unnecessar, force on t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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R+%& 23.8. Pro!i'itions also applica'le to non7la2 enforcement officers Ot!er aut!orities including 'ut not limited to persons to 2!om custod, of t!e c!ild is turned o"er under Section 2<.i1 of t!e (ct M&ule *<.'N and all persons !a"ing contact 2it! t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all also strictl, o'ser"e t!e pro!i'itions under t!is &ule.

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PART VI CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILIT7 RULE 29. E8emption from criminal lia'ilit, R+%& 29.-. #!o are e8empt (s pro"ided in Section 6 of t!e (ct, t!e follo2ing s!all 'e e8empt from criminal lia'ilit,3 .<1 ( c!ild fifteen .<@1 ,ears of age or under at t!e time of t!e commission of t!e offense> .21 ( c!ild a'o"e fifteen .<@1 ,ears 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age 2!o acted 2it!out discernment at t!e time of t!e commission of t!e offense. R+%& 29.4. reatment of c!ildren e8empt from criminal responsi'ilit,

$!ildren e8empt from criminal lia'ilit, as referred in t!is &ule s!all 'e su':ected to an inter"ention program pursuant to Section 20 of t!e (ct and Part C55 of t!ese &ules. R+%& 29.5. )on7e8emption from ci"il lia'ilit, (s pro"ided in Section 6 of t!e (ct, t!e e8emption from criminal lia'ilit, of c!ildren under t!is &ule does not include e8emption from ci"il lia'ilit,, 2!ic! s!all 'e enforced in accordance 2it! e8isting la2s.

RULE 30. (ge R+%& 30.-. #!o determines t!e age> 2!en and !o2 (s pro"ided in &ule 22, t!e la2 enforcement officer !a"ing initial contact 2it! t!e c!ild, after ta4ing t!e c!ild into custod,, s!all immediatel, determine t!e age of t!e c!ild. 5n ma4ing suc! determination, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all, consistent 2it! Section A of t!e (ct, ta4e an, or all of t!e follo2ing measures to ascertain t!e age of t!e c!ild3 .<1 O'tain documents t!at s!o2 proof of t!e c!ild;s age, suc! as3 .a1 $!ild;s 'irt! certificate> .'1 $!ild;s 'aptismal certificate> or .c1 (n, ot!er pertinent documents suc! as 'ut not limited to t!e c!ild;s sc!ool records, dental records or tra"el papers. !e la2 enforcement officer ma, o'tain t!e a'o"e documents from an, of t!e follo2ing3 .a1 Parents, guardian or relati"es of t!e c!ild .for copies of an, of t!e a'o"e documents1> .'1 Bocal ci"il registrar or t!e )ational Statistics Office .for a cop, of t!e 'irt! certificate1>

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.c1 Sc!ool t!e c!ild attends .for sc!ool records, dental records, 'irt! certificate or 'aptismal certificate, 2!en re?uired ', t!e sc!ool1> .d1 Bocal !ealt! officer .for medical records1> and .e1 $!urc! .for 'aptismal records1. .21 #!en t!e a'o"e documents cannot 'e o'tained or pending receipt of suc! documents, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all e8!aust ot!er measures to determine age ',3 .a1 5nter"ie2ing t!e c!ild and o'taining information t!at indicate age .e.g., date of 'irt!da,, grade le"el in sc!ool1> .'1 5nter"ie2ing persons 2!o ma, !a"e 4no2ledge of t!e age of t!e c!ild .e.g., relati"es, neig!'ors, teac!ers, classmates1> .c1 E"aluating t!e p!,sical appearance .e.g., !eig!t, 'uilt1 of t!e c!ild> and .d1 O'taining ot!er rele"ant e"idence of age. !e la2 enforcement officer ma, o'tain t!e assistance of t!e BS#DO and t!e B$P$ in gat!ering documents and ot!er rele"ant information in ascertaining t!e age of t!e c!ild. R+%& 30.4. 5n case of dou't> presumption of minorit, 5n case of dou't as to t!e age of t!e c!ild, after all measures are e8!austed to determine it, t!e age s!all 'e resol"ed in !is9!er fa"or. (s pro"ided in Section A of t!e (ct, t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all en:o, t!e presumption of minorit,. Ee9S!e s!all en:o, all t!e rig!ts of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 until !e9s!e is pro"en to 'e eig!teen .<=1 ,ears old or older. R+%& 30.5. 5f age is contested (s pro"ided in Section A of t!e (ct, an, person contesting t!e age of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 prior to t!e filing of t!e information in an, appropriate court ma, file a case in a summar, proceeding for t!e determination of age 'efore t!e Famil, $ourt 2!ic! s!all decide t!e case 2it!in t2ent, four .2+1 !ours from receipt of t!e appropriate pleadings of all interested parties. 5f a case !as 'een filed against t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and is pending in t!e appropriate court, t!e person s!all file a motion to determine t!e age of t!e c!ild in t!e same court 2!ere t!e case is pending. Pending !earing on t!e said motion, proceedings on t!e main case s!all 'e suspended. 5n all proceedings, la2 enforcement officers, prosecutors, :udges and ot!er go"ernment officials concerned s!all e8ert all efforts at determining t!e age of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. RULE 3". Belo2 t!e age of criminal responsi'ilit, R+%& 3".-. 5mmediate release of c!ild> notif, BS#DO

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(s pro"ided in Section 20 of t!e (ct, if it !as 'een determined t!at t!e c!ild ta4en into custod, is fifteen .<@1 ,ears old or 'elo2, t!e aut!orit, 2!ic! 2ill !a"e initial contact 2it! t!e c!ild !as t!e dut, to3 .<1 .21 5mmediatel, release t!e c!ild to t!e custod, of !is9!er parents or guardian, or in t!e a'sence t!ereof, t!e c!ild;s nearest relati"e> and )otif, t!e BS#DO for t!e determination of appropriate inter"ention and pre"ention programs for t!e c!ild.

R+%& 3".4. $ustod, of c!ild 'elo2 age of criminal responsi'ilit, 5f t!e parents, guardians or nearest relati"es cannot 'e located, or if t!e, refuse to ta4e custod, of t!e c!ild, t!e c!ild ma, 'e released ', t!e aut!orit, !a"ing initial contact 2it! t!e c!ild to an, of t!e follo2ing3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 .@1 .61 ( dul, registered non7go"ernmental organi6ation, i.e., dul, licensed and accredited ', t!e DS#D> ( fait!7'ased organi6ation> ( 'aranga, official> ( mem'er of t!e B$P$> (n BS#DO> or !e DS#D 2!en and 2!ere appropriate.

5f parents, guardians or relati"es are una'le to ta4e custod, of t!e c!ild due to mental or p!,sical incapacit, or incarceration, t!e c!ild s!all 'e referred to alternati"e placement suc! as foster !omes, in addition to 2!at !as 'een pro"ided in t!e (ct. R+%& 3".5. Dut, of t!e local social 2or4er 5mmediatel, after 'eing notified of t!e appre!ension of t!e c!ild fifteen .<@1 ,ears old or 'elo2, t!e BS#DO s!all3 .<1 .21 Prepare a case stud, report on t!e c!ild> and Determine t!e appropriate inter"ention and pre"ention programs in consultation 2it! t!e c!ild and t!e person !a"ing custod, o"er t!e c!ild.

!e BS#DO s!all also determine if t!e c!ild is a'andoned, neglected or a'used ', !is9!er parents for purposes of filing a petition for in"oluntar, commitment if necessar,. 5f t!e safet, of t!e c!ild is in danger in "ie2 of t!e alleged commission of t!e offense, t!e BS#DO s!all encourage t!e parent or guardian of t!e c!ild to re?uest for temporar, custod, of t!e c!ild to t!e DS#D or licensed and accredited )FOs. 5n t!e e"ent t!e parent or guardian does not agree to t!e re?uest for temporar, custod, of t!e c!ild, t!e BS#DO s!all carefull, re"ie2 t!e case of t!e c!ild and file a petition for in"oluntar, commitment 2!en sanctioned ', la2, in accordance 2it! P.D. 60* and t!e S$ &ule on $ommitment of $!ildren. RULE 32. Petition for in"oluntar, commitment ( petition for in"oluntar, commitment ma, 'e filed ', t!e BS#DO 2it! t!e tec!nical assistance of DS#D, or ', t!e DS#D if3

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!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is found ', t!e BS#DO to 'e a'andoned, neglected or a'used ', !is9!er parents> or !e parents do not compl, 2it! t!e inter"ention and pre"ention programs as determined under Part C55 of t!ese &ules.

( c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is considered3 .a1 /('andoned0 2!en t!e c!ild !as no proper parental care or guardians!ip or 2!en t!e c!ild;s parents or guardians !a"e deserted !im9!er for a period of at least si8 .61 continuous mont!s, as pro"ided in (rt. <+<.21, itle C555 of P.D. 60*> .'1 /)eglected0 2!en !is9!er 'asic needs !a"e 'een deli'eratel, unattended or inade?uatel, attended as pro"ided in (rt. <+<.*1 of P.D. 60*> or .c1 /('used0 2!en upon t!e e"aluation of t!e BS#DO, t!e c!ild is found to 'e maltreated, 2!et!er !a'itual or not, as defined in Section *.'1 of &epu'lic (ct )o. A6<0, or t!e /Special Protection of $!ildren (gainst ('use, E8ploitation and Discrimination (ct0 M/&.(. A6<00N. !e filing of t!e petition for in"oluntar, commitment s!all 'e done in accordance 2it! t!e pro"isions of itle C555, $!apter < of P.D. 60* and t!e S$ &ule on $ommitment of $!ildren. RULE 33. ('o"e t!e age of criminal responsi'ilit, R+%& 33.-. Still e8empt !e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o is a'o"e fifteen .<@1 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age s!all 'e e8empt from criminal responsi'ilit,, unless !e9s!e acted 2it! discernment. Being e8empt, t!e c!ild s!all 'e dealt 2it! in t!e same manner as a c!ild 2!o is 'elo2 t!e age of criminal responsi'ilit, as pro"ided in &ule *0 and Part C55 of t!ese &ules. R+%& 33.4. -nless acted 2it! discernment 5f t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is a'o"e fifteen .<@1 ,ears old 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age acted 2it! discernment, t!e c!ild s!all proceed to di"ersion under $!apter 2 of t!e (ct and Part C555 of t!ese &ules.

RULE 34. Discernment R+%& 34.-. Definition Discernment is t!e mental capacit, to understand t!e difference 'et2een rig!t and 2rong and its conse?uences. R+%& 34.4. 5nitial assessment of discernment !e BS#DO, after t!e la2 enforcement officer refers t!e records of a c!ild 2!o is fifteen .<@1 ,ears old or a'o"e 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears old as pro"ided in &ule

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2@.f, s!all prepare a report indicating an assessment if t!e c!ild acted 2it! discernment for t!e purpose of determining 2!et!er to proceed 2it! inter"ention under Sec. 20 of t!e (ct .Part C55 of t!ese &ules1 or 2it! di"ersion under $!apter 2 of t!e (ct .Part C555 of t!ese &ules1. R+%& 34.5. Basis for assessment of discernment 5n ma4ing an assessment if t!e c!ild 2!o is a'o"e fifteen .<@1 ,ears 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age acted 2it! discernment, t!e BS#DO s!all ta4e into consideration3 .<1 .21 .*1 (ll t!e facts and circumstances of t!e case> !e educational le"el and performance of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2> !e appearance, attitude, comportment and 'e!a"ior of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, 'efore, during and after t!e commission of t!e offense.

!e BS#DO s!all consider onl, factors t!at indicate if t!e c!ild acted 2it! discernment and not indicators of premeditation or intention to commit t!e alleged offense. !e BS#DO s!all 'e furt!er guided ', procedures to 'e prescri'ed ', t!e DS#D in ma4ing an assessment of t!e presence or a'sence of discernment. !e BS#DO s!all endea"or continuousl, 'e updated 2it! latest trends in conducting ps,c!osocial anal,ses of c!ildren and researc! on factors affecting t!e 'e!a"ior of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. R+%& 34... (fter t!e assessment (fter ma4ing an assessment, t!e BS#DO s!all prepare a report s!o2ing t!e 'asis for t!e assessment if t!e c!ild acted 2it! or 2it!out discernment. !is report s!all 'e su'mitted to t!e la2 enforcement officer !andling t!e case of t!e c!ild. (fter receipt of t!e report ', t!e BS#DO, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all conclude t!e initial in"estigation and refer t!e case of t!e c!ild in accordance 2it! &ule 26. R+%& 34.&. -pon initial assessment of no discernment 5f after consideration of t!e initial assessment t!at t!e c!ild 2!o is a'o"e fifteen .<@1 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age acted 2it!out discernment, t!e la2 enforcement officer refers t!e case of t!e c!ild to t!e BS#DO for inter"ention pursuant to &ule 26.<1, t!e BS#DO !as t!e dut, to3 .<1 5mmediatel, release t!e c!ild to t!e custod, of !is9!er parents or guardian, or in t!e a'sence t!ereof, t!e c!ild;s nearest relati"e or to t!ose listed in &ule *< 2!en appropriate> and Determine t!e appropriate inter"ention and pre"ention programs for t!e c!ild as pro"ided in Part C55 of t!ese &ules.

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R+%& 34.0. $ontesting t!e assessment of acting 2it!out discernment !e offended part,, in t!e e"ent !e9s!e contests t!e assessment of a'sence of discernment, ma, file t!e appropriate case 'efore t!e prosecutor.

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PART VII INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN E9EMPT FROM CRIMINAL LIABILIT7 RULE 31. $!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 gi"en inter"ention programs !e follo2ing c!ildren e8empt from criminal lia'ilit, s!all 'e gi"en t!e appropriate inter"ention programs3 .a1 .'1 !ose ta4en into custod, 2!o are fifteen .<@1 ,ears old or 'elo2> and !ose a'o"e fifteen .<@1 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears old and found to !a"e acted 2it!out discernment.

RULE 3 . Factors in determining appropriate inter"ention programs 5n determining t!e appropriate inter"ention and pre"ention programs for c!ildren e8empt from criminal lia'ilit,, t!e BS#DO s!all ta4e into account t!e 'est interest of t!e c!ild, 2!ic! considers, among ot!ers, t!e follo2ing3 $ircumstances of t!e c!ild .e.g., age, le"el of de"elopment, educational 'ac4ground1> .'1 )eeds of t!e c!ild if speciall, disad"antaged, i.e., street c!ild, or c!ild 2it! mental or p!,sical difficulties> .c1 Famil, and social 'ac4ground of t!e c!ild> .d1 5nfluence of t!e famil, and en"ironment on t!e gro2t! of t!e c!ild> .e1 ('ilit, and 2illingness of t!e parents or guardians to guide and super"ise t!e c!ild> .f1 )ature and circumstances of t!e offense c!arged> .g1 ("aila'ilit, of communit,7'ased programs for inter"ention and pre"ention> and .!1 Safet, and securit, of t!e c!ild. !e BS#DO s!all furt!er 'e guided ', t!e principles of inter"ention as pro"ided in &ule <@. !e BS#DO s!all engage t!e acti"e participation of t!e c!ild, in accordance 2it! !is9!er e"ol"ing capacit,, and !is9!er parents or guardians in t!e formulation and t!e implementation of t!e inter"ention programs. RULE 32. Linds of inter"ention programs !e inter"ention programs for t!e c!ild e8empt from criminal lia'ilit, ma, include an, or a com'ination of t!e follo2ing3 .a1 $ounseling> .'1 Peer counseling and life s4ills training and education> .c1 Pro"ision of support ser"ices to t!e famil,, e.g., parent effecti"eness ser"ice, li"eli!ood programs, s4ills trainings, etc.> .d1 &eferral to ot!er agencies for appropriate ser"ices, e.g., education, !ealt!, s4ills training, etc.> and .e1 (ccess to c!ild and ,out! organi6ations in t!e communit,, suc! as 'ut not limited to t!e Sangguniang La'ataan. !e inter"ention programs determined ', t!e BS#DO also include programs for t!e .a1

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parents and famil, of t!e c!ild. !e time frame of t!e inter"ention programs and t!e outcome desired s!all 'e specified. RULE 33. Monitoring compliance !e c!ild and t!e parents, guardian or persons !a"ing custod, of t!e c!ild s!all regularl, report to t!e BS#DO 2!o determined t!e inter"ention program for e"aluation of t!e3 .a1 Effecti"eness of t!e program> and .'1 $ompliance ', t!e c!ild and t!e parents 2it! t!e terms and conditions of t!e pre"ention program. !e fre?uenc, of reporting s!all 'e determined ', t!e BS#DO in t!e inter"ention program. o determine compliance 2it! t!e program, t!e BS#DO s!all also3 .a1 $onduct periodic "isits at t!e !ome of t!e c!ild or at t!e place 2!ere t!e custod, of t!e c!ild is gi"en> and .'1 $onduct case conference 2it! local officials and aut!orities of t!e sc!ool 2!ere t!e c!ild attends. RULE 39. Failure to compl, 2it! inter"ention programs 5f t!e c!ild and t!e parents, guardian or persons !a"ing custod, of t!e c!ild fail to compl, 2it! t!e inter"ention program, despite e8!austing all efforts to assist t!em, t!e BS#DO ma, file t!e proper petition for in"oluntar, commitment of t!e c!ild pursuant to P.D. 60*.

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PART VIII DIVERSION FOR CHILDREN WHO ACTED WITH DISCERNMENT RULE 40. $oncept9principles of di"ersion Di"ersion refers to an alternati"e, c!ild7appropriate process of determining t!e responsi'ilit, and treatment of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 on t!e 'asis of !is9!er social, cultural, economic, ps,c!ological or educational 'ac4ground 2it!out resorting to formal court proceedings. 5n implementing di"ersion, t!e follo2ing principles s!all 'e considered3 .a1 -se of positi"e measures> .'1 Full mo'ili6ation of all possi'le resources, 2!ic! include t!e famil,, "olunteers, sc!ools and ot!er communit, institutions> .c1 Effecti"e, fair and !umane dealing 2it! t!e c!ild> and .d1 Promotion of t!e 2ell7'eing of t!e c!ild. RULE 4". #!o s!all undergo> "enue of di"ersion Pursuant to Section 2* of t!e (ct, t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all undergo di"ersion proceedings if !e9s!e3 .a1 5s a'o"e fifteen .<@1 ,ears 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age> .'1 (cted 2it! discernment> and .c1 (llegedl, committed an offense 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment if di"ersion is conducted at t!e 'aranga,, police or prosecutor;s le"el, and not more t!an t2el"e .<21 ,ears of imprisonment, if di"ersion is resorted to ', t!e court. RULE 42. #!ere di"ersion ma, 'e conducted (s pro"ided under Section 2+ of t!e (ct, if t!e imposa'le penalt, for t!e offense committed is not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment, di"ersion ma, 'e conducted at t!e3 .a1 Latarungang Pam'aranga, le"el under t!e Punong Baranga, as pro"ided in &ule +*> .'1 Police in"estigation stage under t!e la2 enforcement officer as pro"ided in &ule ++> or .c1 5n?uest or preliminar, in"estigation stage under t!e prosecutor as pro"ided in &ule @@. 5f t!e offense 2it! t!e imposa'le penalt, of not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears imprisonment is a "ictimless crime, t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all 'e conducted ', t!e BS#DO in coordination 2it! t!e B$P$. 5f t!e imposa'le penalt, for t!e offense committed e8ceeds si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment 'ut not more t!an t2el"e .<21 ,ears of imprisonment, di"ersion ma, resorted to onl, ', t!e court.

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RULE 43. (t t!e Latarungang Pam'aranga, le"el R+%& 43.-. Di"ersion prior to entr, to t!e criminal :ustice s,stem ( c!ild in conflict 2it! la2 ma, undergo di"ersion proceedings outside t!e criminal :ustice s,stem 2!en !is9!er case is referred to t!e 'aranga, t!roug! t!e Bupon agapama,apa. R+%& 43.4. #!o conducts and assists Di"ersion at t!e Latarungang Pam'aranga, le"el s!all 'e conducted ', t!e Bupon agapama,apa, c!aired ', t!e Punong Baranga,, 2it! t!e assistance of t!e mem'ers of t!e B$P$, as pro"ided in Section 2* .a1 of t!e (ct. R+%& 43.5. )ature of proceedings> participants !e Punong Baranga, s!all conduct mediation, famil, conferencing and conciliation and, 2!ere appropriate, adopt indigenous modes of conflict resolution 2it! a "ie2 to accomplis!ing t!e o':ecti"es of restorati"e :ustice and t!e formulation of a di"ersion program. !e c!ild and !is9!er famil, s!all 'e present in t!e conduct of t!ese di"ersion proceedings. !e offended part, ma, participate in t!e di"ersion proceedings. !e a'sence of t!e offended part, in t!e di"ersion proceedings or !is9!er disagreement in its conduct s!all not pre"ent t!e proceedings from 'eing conducted. !e Punong Baranga, s!all, !o2e"er, endea"or to o'tain t!e participation and t!e consent of t!e offended part, in t!e formulation of t!e di"ersion program. R+%& 43... Formulation and super"ision of di"ersion program at t!e Baranga, le"el !e di"ersion program at t!e Latarungang Pam'aranga, le"el s!all 'e formulated ', t!e Punong Baranga, 2it! t!e assistance of t!e B$P$ mem'ers in accordance 2it! &ule +%. !e super"ision of t!e di"ersion program at t!is le"el s!all li4e2ise 'e done ', t!e Punong Baranga,, 2it! t!e assistance of t!e B$P$. (s a form of monitoring, t!e mem'ers of t!e B$P$ and t!e communit, "olunteers to 'e designated ', t!e B$P$ ma, conduct !ouse "isits 2it! t!e c!ild and !is9parents or guardian to trac4 t!e c!ild;s compliance 2it! t!e contract of di"ersion and t!e c!ild;s performance of t!e di"ersion program. !is ma, 'e done in consultation 2it! t!e BS#DO. R+%& 43... Dut, of Punong Baranga, 2!en t!ere is no di"ersion Pursuant to Section 2A of t!e (ct, t!e Punong Baranga, !andling t!e case s!all, 2it!in t!ree .*1 da,s from determination of a'sence of :urisdiction or termination of t!e di"ersion proceedings as pro"ided 'elo2, for2ard t!e records of t!e case to t!e3 (1) Ba2 enforcement officer or prosecutor I 2!en t!e c!ild or t!e c!ild;s parents9guardian does not consent to a di"ersion. -pon t!e issuance of t!e corresponding document, certif,ing to t!e fact t!at no agreement !as 'een reac!ed ', t!e parties, t!e case s!all 'e filed according to t!e regular process.

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Prosecutor or t!e court I 2!en t!e case in"ol"es an offense 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of more t!an si8 .61 ,ears imprisonment.

RULE 44. (t t!e la2 enforcement le"el R+%& 44.-. #!en conducted at t!e la2 enforcement le"el Di"ersion s!all 'e conducted at t!e la2 enforcement le"el 2!en3 .<1 (fter t!e conduct of di"ersion proceedings at t!e Latarungang Pam'aranga, le"el, t!e c!ild or t!e c!ild;s parents9guardian does not consent to a di"ersion and t!e Punong Baranga, for2ards t!e case of t!e c!ild as pro"ided under &ule +*.d .i1> .21 (fter t!e conduct of t!e initial in"estigation, t!e la2 enforcement officer determines t!at t!e c!ild is a'o"e <@ 'ut 'elo2 <= ,ears of age, acted 2it! discernment and allegedl, committed an offense, t!at is not a "ictimless crime, 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment, as pro"ided under &ule 26.21.a1. R+%& 44.4. #!o conducts and assists Di"ersion at t!e police in"estigation stage s!all 'e conducted ', t!e la2 enforcement officer 2it! t!e assistance of t!e BS#DO, as pro"ided in Section 2*.a1 of t!e (ct. R+%& 44.5. )ature of proceedings> participants !e nature of di"ersion proceedings to 'e conducted ', t!e la2 enforcement officer and t!e participants t!erein s!all 'e t!e same as t!at under &ule +*.c. R+%& 44... Dut, of t!e la2 enforcement officer 2!en t!ere is no di"ersion Pursuant to Section 2* of t!e (ct, t!e la2 enforcement officer !andling t!e case s!all for2ard t!e records of t!e case to t!e prosecutor or :udge 2!en t!e case in"ol"es an offense 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of more t!an si8 .61 ,ears imprisonment> or t!e c!ild or t!e c!ild;s parents9guardian does not consent to a di"ersion. !e case records s!all 'e for2arded 2it!in t!ree .*1 da,s from determination of a'sence of :urisdiction or termination of t!e di"ersion proceedings as a'o"e stated. !e prosecutor or :udge to 2!om t!e records are referred s!all conduct t!e preliminar, in"estigation and determine 2!et!er or not t!e c!ild s!ould remain under custod, and correspondingl, c!arged in court.

RULE 41. (t t!e le"el of t!e BS#DO in case of "ictimless crimes R+%& 41.-. #!en di"ersion is conducted at t!e BS#DO le"el Di"ersion s!all 'e conducted at t!e le"el of t!e BS#DO 2!en after t!e conduct of initial in"estigation, t!e la2 enforcement officer determines t!at t!e c!ild is a'o"e <@

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'ut 'elo2 <= ,ears of age, acted 2it! discernment and allegedl, committed a "ictimless crime 2!ere t!e imposa'le penalt, is not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment, as pro"ided under &ule 26.21.'1. R+%& 41.4. )ature of proceedings !e BS#DO s!all meet 2it! t!e c!ild and !is9!er parents or guardians for t!e de"elopment of t!e appropriate di"ersion and re!a'ilitation program, in coordination 2it! t!e B$P$. RULE 4 . (t t!e court le"el #!ere t!e imposa'le penalt, for t!e crime committed e8ceeds si8 .61 ,ears imprisonment, di"ersion measures ma, 'e resorted to onl, ', t!e court and 2ill proceed in accordance 2it! t!e S$ &ules on Ju"eniles in $onflict 2it! t!e Ba2.

RULE 42. Di"ersion proceedings R+%& 42.-. Duties of t!e aut!orit, conducting di"ersion proceedings !e aut!orit, conducting t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 .@1 E8plain to t!e c!ild and !is9!er famil, t!e o':ecti"e of t!e di"ersion proceedings, t!e "alue of di"ersion and t!e conse?uence of not undergoing di"ersion. (s4 t!e c!ild of t!e circumstances of t!e offense, t!e moti"es or purpose of t!e offense and t!e factors t!at led t!e c!ild to commit t!e offense. (s4 t!e c!ild of !is9!er personal circumstance including !is9!er parents and famil,, !is9!er peers and educational status. Ma4e t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 understand t!e conse?uences of !is9!er actions and t!e corresponding responsi'ilities. Ensure t!at t!e c!ild understands and reali6es !is9!er accounta'ilit,, 'e remorseful of !is9!er actions and ta4es on t!e responsi'ilit, in repairing t!e !arm done in lieu of filing a formal case in t!e court.

!e aut!orit, conducting t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all also determine if di"ersion is appropriate and desira'le 'ased on t!e factors pro"ided in t!e ne8t &ule. -pon a finding t!at di"ersion is not applica'le or desira'le, t!e aut!orit, !andling t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all issue t!e corresponding document certif,ing to suc! fact and s!all file t!e case according to t!e regular process. R+%& 42.4. Factors in determining if di"ersion is appropriate 5n determining 2!et!er di"ersion is appropriate and desira'le, t!e follo2ing factors s!all 'e ta4en into consideration ', t!e aut!orit, conducting t!e di"ersion proceedings3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 .@1 )ature and circumstances of t!e offense c!arged> Fre?uenc, and t!e se"erit, of t!e act> $ircumstances of t!e c!ild .e.g. age, maturit,, intelligence, etc.1> 5nfluence of t!e famil, and en"ironment on t!e gro2t! of t!e c!ild> &eparation of in:ur, to t!e "ictim>

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#eig!t of t!e e"idence against t!e c!ild> Safet, of t!e communit,> and Best interest of t!e c!ild.

!e determination of appropriateness and desira'ilit, of di"ersion s!all consider t!e recommendation of t!e BS#DO, 2!en applica'le. R+%& 42.5. $onduct of di"ersion proceedings !e aut!orit, conducting t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all ensure t!at t!e proceedings are c!ild7friendl, and sensiti"e to t!e needs, 2elfare and t!e protection of t!e rig!ts of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. !e aut!orit, s!all use language t!at is simple and understanda'le to t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. Di"ersion proceedings s!all 'e conducted in a place 2!ere t!e identities of t!e c!ild and t!e parties concerned are 4ept confidential. !ere s!ould 'e enoug! pri"ac, to a"oid unnecessar, interruptions, distractions and9or participation from non7parties t!at could !umiliate or ma4e t!e c!ild uncomforta'le. !e DS#D, in consultation 2it! t!e BF-s particularl, B$P$s, s!all formulate rules and guidelines t!at s!ould 'e follo2ed during t!e di"ersion proceedings to protect t!e c!ild from coercion, intimidation, !arm, a'use, or ot!er actions detrimental to t!e c!ild. Suc! guidelines s!all ensure t!at t!e c!ild understands t!e di"ersion proceedings in 2!ic! !e9s!e is in"ol"ed. R+%& 42... $ustod, pending di"ersion proceedings Pending t!e conduct of t!e di"ersion proceedings, t!e custod, of t!e c!ild s!all 'e gi"en to t!e parents, guardians, relati"es or an, ot!er responsi'le person in t!e communit,, ta4ing into consideration t!e 'est interest of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. R+%& 42.&. #!ose consent re?uired> if not o'tained !e consent of t!e c!ild and of t!e parents or guardian of t!e c!ild s!all 'e o'tained in arri"ing at a contract of di"ersion. #!en t!e consent of eit!er is not o'tained, t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all 'e terminated and t!e case of t!e c!ild referred in accordance 2it! &ule @<. R+%& 42.0. Bengt! of proceedings> 2!en terminated !e di"ersion proceedings s!all 'e completed 2it!in fort,7fi"e .+@1 da,s. Di"ersion proceedings are deemed terminated 2!en3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 ( contract of di"ersion !as 'een entered> !e fort,7fi"e da, period e8pires 2it!out an, agreement reac!ed> !e c!ild or !is9!er parents or guardian do not consent to a di"ersion> !e aut!orit, conducting t!e di"ersion finds t!at di"ersion is not applica'le 'ased on t!e factors enumerated in t!e immediatel, preceding &ule.

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RULE 43. $ontract of di"ersion R+%& 43.-. #!en entered> "oluntar, admission ( contract of di"ersion ma, 'e entered during t!e di"ersion proceedings 2!en t!e c!ild "oluntaril, admits t!e commission of t!e act as pro"ided in Section 26 of t!e (ct. !e "oluntar, admission of t!e c!ild during t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all 'e onl, deemed as consent to undergo t!e di"ersion program and s!all not 'e considered a plea of guilt. R+%& 43.4. (dmission not to 'e ta4en against t!e c!ild (n, admission of t!e c!ild s!all not 'e used against t!e c!ild in an, su'se?uent :udicial, ?uasi7:udicial or administrati"e proceedings. )eit!er s!all t!e admission 'e used against t!e c!ild t!roug! denial of pri"ileges and opportunities, discrimination in treatment, or imposition of an, form of lia'ilit, or punis!ment ', reason of suc! admission. R+%& 43.5. (cceptance of contract> form and content !e contract of di"ersion containing t!e di"ersion program s!all 'e effecti"e and 'inding if accepted ', t!e c!ild and t!e parents or guardian of t!e c!ild. !e contract s!all 'e in 2riting and signed ', t!e3 .<1 $!ild> .21 Parents or guardian of t!e c!ild> .*1 (ut!orit, t!at conducted t!e di"ersion proceedings .t!e Punong Baranga,, t!e la2 enforcement officer or t!e prosecutor1> .+1 Mem'er of t!e B$P$ assisting t!e Punong Baranga,, in cases of di"ersion proceedings at t!e Latarungang Pam'aranga, le"el> and .@1 BS#DO in cases of di"ersion proceedings ', t!e la2 enforcement officer or ', t!e prosecutor. !e contract of di"ersion s!all contain t!e indi"iduali6ed di"ersion program and s!all stipulate t!e rig!ts, responsi'ilities or accounta'ilities of t!e c!ild, t!e parents or guardian and t!e offended part,, 2!en applica'le. !e contract of di"ersion considers as t!e responsi'ilit, or accounta'ilit, of t!e c!ild to restore t!e !arm done in "ie2 of t!e offense committed. (s suc!, t!e aut!orit, conducting t!e di"ersion proceedings s!all endea"or to o'tain t!e agreement of t!e offended part, in t!e formulation of t!e indi"iduali6ed di"ersion program contained in t!e contract of di"ersion ',3 .<1 E8plaining to t!e offended part, t!e 'enefits of forgi"eness and di"ersion, and t!e need to reform t!e c!ild 2it!in t!e auspices of t!e communit, instead of detention !omes or re!a'ilitation centers once t!e c!ild e8presses remorse and a 2illingness to as4 for forgi"eness from t!e offended part,> and (ssuring t!e offended part, t!at t!e BS#DO, toget!er 2it! t!e local go"ernment and t!e communit,, 2ill ta4e care of t!e responsi'ilit, of reforming and monitoring t!e c!ild t!roug! "arious di"ersion programs.

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Eo2e"er, t!e acceptance of t!e offended part, is not re?uired for a contract of di"ersion to 'e "alid. RULE 49. Formulation of t!e di"ersion program R+%& 49.-. Factors considered in formulation !e di"ersion program s!all 'e formulated during t!e di"ersion proceedings. 5n t!e formulation of t!e di"ersion program, t!e indi"idual c!aracteristics and t!e peculiar circumstances of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, including 'ut not limited to t!e cultural, social, economic and religious circumstances of t!e c!ild, s!all 'e used to formulate an indi"iduali6ed treatment. $onsistent 2it! Section *0 of t!e (ct, t!e follo2ing factors s!all 'e considered in formulating a di"ersion program for t!e c!ild3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 .@1 !e c!ild;s feelings of remorse for t!e offense !e9s!e committed> !e parents; or legal guardians; a'ilit, to guide and super"ise t!e c!ild> !e "ictim;s "ie2 a'out t!e propriet, of t!e measures to 'e imposed> !e a"aila'ilit, of communit,7'ased programs for re!a'ilitation and reintegration of t!e c!ild> and &ecord of prior offenses, if an,.

!e di"ersion program s!all include ade?uate socio7cultural and ps,c!ological responses and ser"ices for t!e c!ild.

R+%& 49.4. Linds of di"ersion program (s pro"ided in Section *< of t!e (ct, at t!e different stages 2!ere di"ersion ma, 'e resorted to, t!e di"ersion programs ma, 'e agreed upon, suc! as, 'ut not limited to3 .<1 (t t!e le"el of t!e Punong Baranga,3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 .e1 .f1 .g1 &estitution of propert,> &eparation of t!e damage caused> 5ndemnification for conse?uential damages> #ritten or oral apolog,> $are, guidance and super"ision orders> $ounseling for t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and t!e c!ild;s famil,> (ttendance in trainings, seminars and lectures on3 .i1 anger management s4ills> .ii1 pro'lem sol"ing and9or conflict resolution s4ills> .iii1 "alues formation> and .i"1 ot!er s4ills 2!ic! 2ill aid t!e c!ild in dealing 2it! situations 2!ic! can lead to repetition of t!e offense> Participation in a"aila'le communit,7'ased programs, including communit, ser"ice> or Participation in education, "ocation and life s4ills programs.

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.*1 (t t!e le"el of t!e appropriate court3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 .e1 Di"ersion programs specified under paragrap!s .a1 and .'1 a'o"e> #ritten or oral reprimand or citation> Fine> Pa,ment of t!e cost of t!e proceedings> or 5nstitutional care and custod,.

RULE 10. $ommunit,7'ased programs as di"ersion R+%& 10.-. O':ecti"es of communit,7'ased di"ersion !e communit,7'ased programs for di"ersion, as distinguis!ed from t!e programs for inter"ention under &ule <=, s!all respond to t!e special needs, pro'lems, interests and concerns of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 t!roug! t!e esta'lis!ment of communit,7 'ased mec!anisms and programs to pre"ent t!em from offending and re7offending. R+%& 10.4. De"elopment of di"ersion> (ssessment !e communit,7'ased programs for di"ersion s!all 'e de"eloped ', t!e BF-s t!roug! t!e BS#DOs and t!e B$P$s, in coordination 2it! t!e sc!ools, ,out! organi6ations and ot!er concerned agencies. !ese programs s!all 'e consistent 2it! t!e standards prescri'ed in t!e (ct and guidelines issued ', t!e DS#D. !e Sangguniang La'ataan, as prescri'ed ', Section <A of t!e (ct, s!all coordinate 2it! t!e B$P$ in t!e formulation and implementation of di"ersion programs in t!e communit,. BF-s s!all 'e responsi'le ma4ing t!e assessment and e"aluation of t!e communit,7 'ased programs for di"ersion in t!eir annual report on t!e compre!ensi"e :u"enile inter"ention programs. R+%& 10.5. Famil, participation !e famil, of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all endea"or to acti"el, participate in t!e communit,7'ased di"ersion program.

RULE 1". $ompliance 2it! di"ersion R+%& 1".-. &eporting o'ligations !e c!ild toget!er 2it! t!e parents or guardians s!all present t!emsel"es to t!e competent aut!orities t!at imposed t!e di"ersion program at least once a mont! for reporting and e"aluation of t!e effecti"eness of t!e program. R+%& 1".4. Super"ision and monitoring

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!e conduct of t!e di"ersion program at t!e la2 enforcement or prosecutor le"el s!all 'e super"ised ', t!e BS#DO. !e BS#DO, s!all de"ise a monitoring and follo27up mec!anism to ensure compliance 2it! t!e contract of di"ersion particularl, of t!e c!ild and !is9!er parents or guardian, and to determine t!e progress of t!e re!a'ilitation, reintegration and t!e entire di"ersion program. R+%& 1".5. Failure to compl, Failure to compl, 2it! t!e terms and conditions of t!e contract of di"ersion, as certified ', t!e BS#DO, s!all gi"e t!e offended part, t!e option to institute t!e appropriate legal action. 5n cases 2!ere t!e t!ere is failure of di"ersion at t!e Baranga, le"el, t!e Punong Baranga, t!at conducted t!e di"ersion proceedings, upon a finding of failure to compl,, ma, refer t!e case of t!e c!ild to t!e la2 enforcement officer or prosecutor as if t!ere is no consent to t!e di"ersion or t!at di"ersion is not appropriate and desira'le for t!e c!ild as pro"ided in Section 2% of t!e (ct. 5n cases 2!ere t!e offense committed is a "ictimless crime, t!e BS#DO t!at conducted t!e di"ersion proceedings, upon a finding of failure to compl,, ma, refer t!e case of t!e c!ild to t!e prosecutor as if t!ere is no consent to t!e di"ersion or t!at di"ersion is not appropriate and desira'le for t!e c!ild as pro"ided in Section 2% of t!e (ct. RULE 12. Suspension of prescription R+%& 12.-. During di"ersion proceedings !e period of prescription of t!e offense s!all 'e suspended until t!e completion of t!e di"ersion proceedings 'ut not to e8ceed fort,7fi"e .+@1 da,s. R+%& 12.4. During di"ersion program !e period of prescription of t!e offense s!all 'e suspended during t!e effecti"it, of t!e di"ersion program, 'ut not e8ceeding a period of t2o .21 ,ears.

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PART I9 PROSECUTION RULE 13. #!en to proceed to preliminar, in"estigation ( c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all proceed to appropriate preliminar, in"estigation in t!e follo2ing cases3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 !e offense committed ', t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 !as an imposa'le penalt, of more t!an si8 .61 ,ears> Offended part, opts to file an action 2it! failure to compl, 2it! t!e terms of di"ersion> )o consent or agreement to a di"ersion> and #!en considering t!e assessment and recommendation of t!e BS#DO, t!e prosecutor determines t!at di"ersion is not appropriate for t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

RULE 14. Effort to di"ert 5n cases 2!ere no consent or agreement to a di"ersion 2as reac!ed at t!e le"el of t!e la2 enforcement officer or BS#DO conducting t!e di"ersion proceedings, t!e prosecutor s!all still endea"or to arri"e at an agreement to a di"ersion program. RULE 11. (llegation of torture or ill7treatment 5f t!ere is an allegation of torture or ill7treatment of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 during arrest or detention, it s!all 'e t!e dut, of t!e prosecutor to in"estigate t!e same and initiate t!e corresponding legal action 2!en necessar,. RULE 1 . )otice to t!e P(O (s pro"ided in Section ** of t!e (ct, upon ser"ing t!e su'poena and t!e affida"it of complaint, t!e prosecutor s!all notif, t!e Pu'lic (ttorne,;s Office of suc! ser"ice, as 2ell as t!e personal information, and place of detention of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. RULE 12. -pon determination of pro'a'le cause -pon determination of pro'a'le cause ', t!e prosecutor, t!e information against t!e c!ild s!all 'e filed 'efore t!e Famil, $ourt 2it!in fort,7fi"e .+@1 da,s from t!e start of t!e preliminar, in"estigation. RULE 13. 5f t!e c!ild is depri"ed of li'ert, 5f t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is depri"ed of li'ert, at t!e time t!e prosecutor assumes :urisdiction of t!e case, t!e P(O !as t!e dut, to manifest to t!e court suc! fact 2it! t!e o':ecti"e of o'taining an immediate order of release from t!e $ourt. RULE 19. Special training of t!e prosecutor

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!ere s!all 'e a speciall, trained prosecutor to conduct in?uest, preliminar, in"estigation and prosecution of cases in"ol"ing a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2. Prosecutors assigned to !andle cases of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all 'e gi"en c!ild7sensiti"it, and gender7sensiti"it, trainings and ot!er appropriate trainings ', t!e DOJ, 2it! t!e assistance of t!e DS#D.

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PART 9 COURT PROCEEDINGS RULE 0. Di"ersion measures #!ere t!e ma8imum penalt, imposed ', la2 for t!e offense 2it! 2!ic! t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is c!arged is imprisonment of not more t!an t2el"e .<21 ,ears, regardless of t!e fine or fine alone regardless of t!e amount, and 'efore arraignment of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, t!e court s!all, pursuant to t!e S$ &ules on Ju"eniles in $onflict 2it! t!e Ba2, determine 2!et!er or not di"ersion is appropriate. RULE ". reatment of c!ildren pending trial

R+%& ".-. (lternati"es to detention pending trial $!ildren detained pending trial ma, 'e released on 'ail or recogni6ance as pro"ided for under Sections *+ and *@ of t!e (ct. 5n all ot!er cases and 2!ene"er possi'le, detention pending trial ma, 'e replaced ', alternati"e measures, suc! as close super"ision, intensi"e care or placement 2it! a famil, or in an educational setting or !ome. R+%& ".4. Detention as measure of last resort 5nstitutionali6ation or detention of t!e c!ild pending trial s!all 'e used onl, as a measure of last resort and for t!e s!ortest possi'le period of time. RULE 2. Bail Bail refers to t!e securit, gi"en for t!e release of t!e person in custod, of t!e la2, furnis!ed ', !im9!er or a 'ondsman, to guarantee !is9!er appearance 'efore an, court. Bail ma, 'e gi"en in t!e form of corporate securit,, propert, 'ond, cas! deposit, or recogni6ance. For purposes of recommending t!e amount of 'ail, t!e pri"ileged mitigating circumstance of minorit, s!all 'e considered. RULE 3. &elease on &ecogni6ance &ecogni6ance refers to an underta4ing in lieu of a 'ond assumed ', a parent or custodian 2!o s!all 'e responsi'le for t!e appearance in court of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, 2!en re?uired. #!ere a c!ild is detained, t!e court s!all order t!e3 .a1 .'1 .c1 release of t!e minor on recogni6ance to !is parents and ot!er suita'le persons> release of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 on 'ail> or transfer of t!e minor to a ,out! detention !ome9,out! re!a'ilitation center.

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RULE 4. )o :ail detention !e court s!all not order t!e detention of a c!ild in a :ail pending trial or !earing of !is9!er case. #!ene"er detention is necessar,, a c!ild 2ill al2a,s 'e detained in ,out! detention !omes esta'lis!ed ', local go"ernments, pursuant to Section = of t!e Famil, $ourts (ct, in t!e cit, or municipalit, 2!ere t!e c!ild resides. 5n t!e a'sence of a ,out! detention !ome, t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ma, 'e committed to t!e care of t!e DS#D or a local re!a'ilitation center recogni6ed ', t!e go"ernment in t!e pro"ince, cit, or municipalit, 2it!in t!e :urisdiction of t!e court. !e center or agenc, concerned s!all 'e responsi'le for t!e c!ild;s appearance in court 2!ene"er re?uired. RULE 1. (utomatic suspension of sentence Once t!e c!ild 2!o is under eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age at t!e time of t!e commission of t!e offense is found guilt, of t!e offense c!arged, t!e court s!all determine and ascertain an, ci"il lia'ilit, 2!ic! ma, !a"e resulted from t!e offense committed. Eo2e"er, instead of pronouncing t!e :udgment of con"iction, t!e court s!all place t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 under suspended sentence, 2it!out need of application3 Provided, however, !at suspension of sentence s!all still 'e applied e"en if t!e :u"enile is alread, eig!teen ,ears .<=1 of age or more at t!e time of t!e pronouncement of !is9!er guilt. RULE . Disposition measures

-pon suspension of sentence and after considering t!e "arious circumstances of t!e c!ild, t!e court s!all impose t!e appropriate disposition measures as pro"ided in t!e Supreme $ourt &ule on Ju"eniles in $onflict 2it! t!e Ba2. RULE 2. Disc!arge of t!e $!ild in $onflict 2it! t!e Ba2 -pon t!e recommendation of t!e social 2or4er 2!o !as custod, of t!e c!ild, t!e court s!all dismiss t!e case against t!e c!ild 2!ose sentence !as 'een suspended and against 2!om disposition measures !a"e 'een issued, and s!all order t!e final disc!arge of t!e c!ild if it finds t!at t!e o':ecti"e of t!e disposition measures !a"e 'een fulfilled. !e disc!arge of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all not affect t!e ci"il lia'ilit, resulting from t!e commission of t!e offense, 2!ic! s!all 'e enforced in accordance 2it! la2. RULE 3. &eturn of t!e $!ild in $onflict 2it! t!e Ba2 to $ourt 5f t!e court finds t!at t!e o':ecti"e of t!e disposition measures imposed upon t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 !a"e not 'een fulfilled, or if t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 !as 2illfull, failed to compl, 2it! t!e conditions of !is9!er disposition or re!a'ilitation program, t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all 'e 'roug!t 'efore t!e court for e8ecution of :udgment.

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5f said c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 !as reac!ed eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age 2!ile under suspended sentence, t!e court s!all determine 2!et!er to disc!arge t!e c!ild in accordance 2it! t!is (ct, to order e8ecution of sentence, or to e8tend t!e suspended sentence for a certain specified period or until t!e c!ild reac!es t!e ma8imum age of t2ent,7one .2<1 ,ears. RULE 9. $redit in Ser"ice of Sentence !e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all 'e credited in t!e ser"ices of !is9!er sentence 2it! t!e full time spent in actual commitment and detention under t!is (ct. RULE 20. Pro'ation as an (lternati"e to 5mprisonment !e court ma,, after it s!all !a"e con"icted and sentenced a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, and upon application at an, time, place t!e c!ild on pro'ation in lieu of ser"ice of !is9!er sentence ta4ing into account t!e 'est interest of t!e c!ild. For t!is purpose, Sec. + of Presidential Decree )o. %6=, ot!er2ise 4no2n as t!e /Pro'ation Ba2 of <%A60, is !ere', amended accordingl,.

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PART 9I REHABILITATION AND REINTEGRATION RULE 2". O':ecti"e of re!a'ilitation and reintegration &e!a'ilitation is t!e process of rectif,ing or modif,ing a c!ild;s negati"e attitude and 'e!a"ior. 5t ena'les t!e c!ild to c!ange !is9!er negati"e 'e!a"ior into somet!ing positi"e and accepta'le to t!e communit,. &eintegration is t!e process, 2!ic! promotes or facilitates t!e acceptance of t!e c!ild 'ac4 to t!e communit,. 5t is t!e !ealing of t!e "ictim;s and t!e communit,;s 2ounds t!at 2as inflicted on t!em ', t!e offense. &e!a'ilitation is integral to t!e process of reintegration. (s pro"ided in Section ++ of t!e (ct, t!e o':ecti"e of re!a'ilitation and reintegration of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is to pro"ide t!em 2it! inter"entions, approac!es and strategies t!at 2ill ena'le t!em to impro"e t!eir social functioning 2it! t!e end goal of reintegration to t!eir families and as producti"e mem'ers of t!eir communities. Specificall,, t!e o':ecti"es of t!e re!a'ilitation and reintegration of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 are t!e3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 .e1 .f1 Pro"ision of protection t!at su'stitutes parental care to t!e c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> (ssistance to t!e c!ildren in gaining insig!t into t!eir 'e!a"ior and attitudes and redirection of counter producti"e 'e!a"ior patterns and anti7social attitudes into more positi"e and constructi"e ones> En!ancement of t!e c!ildren;s coping capa'ilities and trust on ot!ers> Pro"ision of opportunities for t!e c!ildren to ac?uire social and occupational s4ills and impro"ed self7image> Facilitation of t!e disposition of t!e case in court and t!e c!ild;s reintegration 2it! famil, and communit,> and (ssistance to $5$Bs t!roug! educational inter"ention in t!e alternati"e learning s,stem.

RULE 22. &e!a'ilitation of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 $!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2, 2!ose sentences are suspended, ma, upon order of t!e court, undergo an, or a com'ination of disposition measures, 2!ic! are alread, in place, 'est suited to t!e re!a'ilitation and 2elfare of t!e c!ild as pro"ided in t!e Supreme $ourt &ule on Ju"eniles in $onflict 2it! t!e Ba2. RULE 23. $ommunit,7'ased programs for re!a'ilitation R+%& 23.-. )ature and o':ecti"es of communit,7'ased re!a'ilitation 5n addition to t!e o':ecti"es of re!a'ilitation and reintegration in &ule A<, communit,7 'ased programs for re!a'ilitation s!all3 .<1 Pre"ent disruption in t!e education or means of li"eli!ood of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in case !e9s!e is stud,ing, 2or4ing or attending "ocational learning institutions>

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Pre"ent separation of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 from !is9!er parents9guardians to maintain t!e support s,stem fostered ', t!eir relations!ip and to create greater a2areness of t!eir mutual and reciprocal responsi'ilities> Facilitate t!e re!a'ilitation and mainstreaming of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and encourage communit, support and in"ol"ement> and Minimi6e t!e stigma t!at attac!es to t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ', pre"enting :ail detention. $riteria in t!e de"elopment of programs for communit,7'ased

R+%& 23.4. re!a'ilitation

E"er, BF- s!all esta'lis! communit,7'ased programs t!at 2ill focus on t!e re!a'ilitation and reintegration of t!e c!ild. (ll programs s!all meet t!e criteria to 'e esta'lis!ed ', JJ#$ 2!ic! s!all ta4e into account t!e follo2ing3 .<1 .21 .*1 !e purpose of t!e program, 2!ic! is to promote t!e rig!ts and 2elfare of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2> !e need for t!e consent of t!e c!ild and !is9!er parents or legal guardians to ensure t!e effecti"eness of t!e program and t!e in"ol"ement of t!e famil,> and !e ma8imum participation of t!e DS#D accredited c!ild7centered agencies in t!e communit, 2!ere t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is in, 2!et!er pu'lic or pri"ate.

!e communit,7'ased programs t!at 2ill specificall, focus on t!e reintegration of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ma, include 'ut s!ould not 'e limited to t!e e8isting9retained pac4age of communit,7'ased programs 'eing implemented ', t!e BF-. R+%& 23.5. 5mplementation of communit,7'ased re!a'ilitation programs -nder t!e super"ision and guidance of t!e BS#DO, and in coordination 2it! !is9!er parents or guardian, t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all participate in communit,7 'ased programs, 2!ic! s!all include, 'ut are not limited to3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 .e1 .f1 .g1 .!1 .i1 .:1 $ompetenc, and life s4ills de"elopment> Socio7cultural and recreational acti"ities> $ommunit, "olunteer pro:ects> Beaders!ip training> Social ser"ices> Eomelife ser"ices> Eealt! ser"ices> Spiritual enric!ment> $ommunit, and famil, 2elfare ser"ices> and $ontinuing education programs.

Based on t!e progress of t!e ,out! in t!e communit,, a final report 2ill 'e for2arded ', t!e local social 2elfare and de"elopment officer to t!e court for final disposition of t!e case. R+%& 23... Famil, participation

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!e famil, of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all endea"or to acti"el, participate in t!e communit,7'ased re!a'ilitation. R+%& 23.&. &elease of t!e c!ild 5f t!e communit,7'ased re!a'ilitation is a"ailed ', a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, !e9s!e s!all 'e released to parents, guardians, relati"es or an, ot!er responsi'le person in t!e communit,.

RULE 24. 5nstitutional re!a'ilitation R+%& 24.-. O':ecti"es of institutional re!a'ilitation !e o':ecti"e of re!a'ilitation of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in institutions is to pro"ide care, protection, education and "ocational s4ills, 2it! a "ie2 to assisting t!em to assume sociall, constructi"e and producti"e roles in societ,. $!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o are placed in institutions s!all recei"e care, protection and all necessar, assistance I social, educational, "ocational, ps,c!ological, medical and p!,sical I t!at t!e, ma, re?uire 'ecause of t!eir age, se8, and personalit, and in t!e interest of t!eir 2!olesome de"elopment. R+%& 24.4. #!ere a c!ild ma, 'e admitted for re!a'ilitation 5n t!e e"ent t!e court finds t!at communit,7'ased re!a'ilitation is inappropriate and depri"ation of li'ert, t!roug! institutional re!a'ilitation is re?uired, t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ma, 'e committed to one of t!e follo2ing3 .<1 Dout! Detention Eome> .21 Dout! &e!a'ilitation $enter> .*1 (gricultural camps> and .+1 Ot!er training facilities R+%& 24.5. #!en a c!ild ma, 'e placed in institutional re!a'ilitation (s pro"ided in Section +@ of t!e (ct, no c!ild s!all 'e admitted in an, re!a'ilitation or training facilit, 2it!out a "alid order issued ', t!e court after a !earing for t!e purpose. R+%& 24... &egister of c!ildren admitted !e details of t!e court order referred in &ule A+.c s!all 'e immediatel, entered in a register e8clusi"el, for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. (s re?uired ', Section +@ of t!e (ct, no c!ild s!all 'e admitted in an, facilit, 2!ere t!ere is no suc! register. &ule A+.e. Social $ase Stud, &eport and ot!er documents !e BS#DO s!all prepare a Social $ase Stud, &eport on t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and for2ard t!is &eport to t!e re!a'ilitation facilit, t!at s!all admit t!e c!ild. !is &eport s!all include t!e ps,c!ological e"aluation, medical records, 'irt! certificate,

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sc!ool records and ot!er documents necessar, for planning t!e re!a'ilitation of t!e c!ild.

RULE 21.

reatment of c!ildren in institutional re!a'ilitation

R+%& 21.-. Pro"ision of a !ome en"ironment (s pro"ided in Section +6 of t!e (ct, t!e re!a'ilitation, training or confinement area of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all pro"ide a !ome en"ironment 2!ere c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 can 'e pro"ided 2it! ?ualit, counseling and treatment. 5n t!e interest and 2ell7'eing of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 admitted in an, facilit,, !is9!er parents or guardians s!all !a"e a rig!t of access. R+%& 21.4. Separate facilities from adults 5n all re!a'ilitation or training facilities, it s!all 'e mandator, t!at c!ildren s!all 'e separated from adults, unless t!e, are immediate mem'ers of t!e same famil,, as pro"ided in Section +6 of t!e (ct. -nder no ot!er circumstance s!all a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 'e placed in t!e same confinement as adults. R+%& 21.5. reatment of female c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2

(s pro"ided in Section +A of t!e (ct, female c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 placed in an institution s!all 'e gi"en special attention as to t!eir personal needs and pro'lems. 5n consideration of t!eir gender needs, female c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all 'e !andled onl, ', female doctors, correction officers and social 2or4ers. !e, s!all 'e accommodated separatel, from male c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. !e, s!all ', no means recei"e less care, protection, assistance, treatment and training t!an t!e male c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. !e fair treatment of female c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all 'e ensured. 5n areas 2!ere t!ere are fe2 female c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2, temporar, !omes or s!elters s!all 'e set up, su'sidi6ed and managed ', t!e DS#D, BF-s or )FOs. R+%& 21... Fender7sensiti"it, training )o personnel of re!a'ilitation and training facilities s!all !andle c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2it!out !a"ing undergone gender sensiti"it, training. !e BF- in coordination t!e DS#D s!all pro"ide gender sensiti"it, training and ot!er appropriate trainings relati"e to treatment and re!a'ilitation of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. RULE 2 . Dout! detention !omes R+%& 2 .-. )ature

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( Dout! Detention Eome .or /Dout! Eome01 is a 2+7!our c!ild7caring institution managed ', accredited BF-sand licensed and9or accredited )FOs pro"iding s!ort7 term residential care for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o are a2aiting court disposition of t!eir cases or transfer to ot!er agencies or :urisdiction. R+%& 2 .4. O':ecti"es of Dout! Eomes Dout! Eomes s!all !a"e different programs t!at meet t!e "arious needs of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. $!ildren 2!ose li'ert, is restricted pending trial s!all undergo programs different from t!ose programs gi"en c!ildren 2!ose sentences are suspended. R+%& 2 .5. #!en placed in t!e custod, of Dout! Eomes Onl, c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o are detained pending trial or are detained 2it! adults at t!e time of t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct ma, 'e placed in t!e custod, of Dout! Eomes. 5nstitutionali6ation in Dout! Eomes s!all onl, 'e done t!roug! a court order after a determination t!at t!e continued depri"ation of li'ert, is necessar, and t!at t!ere are no appropriate alternati"es for detention. R+%& 2 ... Esta'lis!ment of Dout! Eomes (ll BF-s s!all e8ert efforts for t!e esta'lis!ment of Dout! Eomes for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2it!in fi"e .@1 ,ears from t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct. BF-s s!all set aside an amount to 'uild Dout! Eomes. Dout! Eomes ma, also 'e esta'lis!ed ', pri"ate and non7go"ernment organi6ations licensed and accredited ', t!e DS#D, in consultation 2it! t!e JJ#$. (ll Dout! Eomes to 'e esta'lis!ed s!all 'e separate and located in a compound far from :ails and ot!er detention centers for adults. !e D5BF s!all monitor t!e esta'lis!ment and maintenance of Dout! Eomes in t!e BF-s. R+%& 2 .&. Operation and Standards !e DS#D t!roug! its Standards Bureau s!all, in consultation 2it! concerned agencies, de"elop, re"ie2 and en!ance t!e standards for Dout! Eomes to ensure efficienc,, effecti"eness and accounta'ilit, in t!e deli"er, of ?ualit, programs and ser"ices for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o are detained pending trial. (ll Dout! Eomes s!all operate in a secure manner t!at ensures t!e safet, and protection of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2, staff and t!e communit, 2!ere it is located. 5t s!all engage t!em in a !elping relations!ip 2it! a team of "arious disciplines in a !ome7li4e en"ironment. 5t s!all li4e2ise compl, 2it! t!e standards set fort! ', t!e DS#D Standards Bureau. R+%& 2 .0. &egistration, Bicensing and (ccreditation of Dout! Eomes

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)o Dout! Eome s!all operate 2it!out a "alid registration, license and accreditation certificate from DS#D, e8cept for Dout! Eomes managed ', BF-s, 2!ic! s!all 'e e8empt from registration and licensing. !e DS#D s!all underta4e t!e accreditation and licensing of t!e operation of Dout! Eomes. Failure to compl, 2it! t!e registration, licensing and accreditation re?uirements s!all 'e dealt 2it! in accordance 2it! Section 62 of t!e (ct and Part G5C of t!ese &ules. Ot!er DS#D rules and regulations for registration, licensing and accreditation s!all also 'e applied unless ot!er2ise specified in t!ese &ules. R+%& 2 .*. #!en and 2!ere to appl, for accreditation BF-, pri"ate and )FO7managed Dout! Eomes esta'lis!ed and operating 2it!out registration and9or license certificates prior to t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct s!all appl, for suc! 2it!in t!ree .*1 mont!s upon effecti"it, of t!e 5&&. !ose t!at 2ill 'e esta'lis!ed after t!e application for registration s!all 'e done prior its operation, for a license to operate 2it!in t2o ,ears from date of registration. (pplication for accreditation s!all 'e done 2it!in one .<1 ,ear from issuance of license. BF-7managed Dout! Eomes esta'lis!ed prior to t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct s!all appl, for accreditation 2it!in t!ree .*1 mont!s from date of effecti"it, of t!is 5&& and t!ose t!at 2ill 'e esta'lis!ed t!ereafter s!all appl, 2it!in one .<1 ,ear after its esta'lis!ment. (pplications for registration and license s!all 'e filed 2it! t!e DS#D Field Office 2!ere t!e Dout! Eome is located, e8cept t!ose managed ', pri"ate and non7 go"ernment organi6ations operating in more t!an one region, in 2!ic! case, applications s!all 'e filed 2it! t!e DS#D Standards Bureau, $entral Office. (ll applications for accreditation s!all li4e2ise 'e filed 2it! t!e DS#D Standards Bureau.

RULE 22. Dout! &e!a'ilitation $enter R+%& 22.-. Dout! re!a'ilitation center and its ser"ices ( Dout! &e!a'ilitation $enter .or /Dout! $enter01 refers to a 2+7!our residential care facilit, t!at pro"ides c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2it! care, treatment and re!a'ilitation ser"ices under t!e guidance of a trained staff 2!ere c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 on suspended sentence, or /residents,0 are cared for under a structured t!erapeutic en"ironment 2it! t!e end "ie2 of reintegrating t!em in t!eir families and communities as sociall, functioning indi"iduals. ( Dout! $enter is managed ', t!e DS#D, BF-s, or licensed and9or accredited )FOs monitored ', t!e DS#D, and t!e preceding rules on registration, licensing and accreditation s!all appl,. R+%& 22.4. Bimitations in mo'ilit, of residents P!,sical mo'ilit, of residents of Dout! $enters ma, 'e restricted pending court disposition of t!e c!arges against t!em.

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R+%& 22.5. Progress of t!e c!ild in t!e center ( ?uarterl, report s!all 'e su'mitted ', t!e Dout! $enter to t!e proper court on t!e progress of t!e c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. Based on t!e progress of t!e c!ildren in t!e center, a final report 2ill 'e for2arded to t!e court for final disposition of t!e case. R+%& 22... Esta'lis!ment of Dout! $enters !e DS#D s!all esta'lis! Dout! $enters in eac! region of t!e countr,. !e local go"ernment and ot!er pri"ate and non7go"ernment entities and organi6ations s!all colla'orate and contri'ute t!eir support for t!e esta'lis!ment and maintenance of t!ese facilities. 5n regions 2!ere Dout! $enters are not ,et esta'lis!ed, t!e DS#D s!all immediatel, esta'lis! a Dout! $enter 2it!in one .<1 ,ear from t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct. R+%& 22.&. $enters &egistration, Bicensing and (ccreditation of BF- and )FO7Managed

5n case of Dout! $enters managed ', BF-s and )FOs, t!e &ules on registration, licensing and accreditation of Dout! Detention Eomes .&ules A6.e, A6.f and A6.g1 s!all appl,.

RULE 23. E8penses for care and maintenance of t!e c!ild R+%& 23.-. #!o assumes e8penses !e e8penses for t!e care and maintenance of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 under institutional care, eit!er in Dout! Eomes or Dout! $enters, s!all 'e 'orne ', !is9!er parents or t!ose persons lia'le to support !im9!er. 5n case t!e parents of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 or t!ose persons lia'le to support !im9!er cannot pa, all or part of said e8penses, t!e go"ernment s!all s!oulder said e8penses in accordance 2it! &ule <00.a. 'elo2. R+%& 23.4. Determination of Standard $ost of $are and Maintenance !e costs and maintenance of a c!ild under institutional care s!all 'e in accordance 2it! t!e guidelines set fort! ', t!e DS#D in consultation 2it! BF-s, pri"ate and licensed and9or accredited )FOs. !ese guidelines s!all 'e updated at least e"er, fi"e .@1 ,ears in consideration of t!e pre"ailing price of commodities and cost of li"ing in t!e localit, 2!ere t!e facilit, operates. R+%& 23.5. )otification and Pa,ment of $ost of $are and Maintenance !e DS#D, BF-s or )FOs !a"ing custod, of t!e c!ild eit!er in Dout! Eomes or Dout! $enters, s!all notif, t!e parents and t!e concerned BF-s 2!ere t!e offense 2as committed or 2!ere t!e c!ild resides, as t!e case ma, 'e, 2it!in t2o .21 2ee4s after admission, indicating t!e corresponding amount needed for t!e care and

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maintenance of t!e c!ild for t!e duration of !is9!er sta, in t!e Eome or $enter. Specific instruction on t!e pa,ment modes s!all also 'e gi"en to facilitate t!is. 5f no pa,ment is made to t!e recei"ing institutions after t!ree .*1 notices, &ules <00.a and <00.' s!all appl,. RULE 29. (gricultural camps and ot!er training facilities ( c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ma,, after con"iction and upon order of t!e court, 'e made to ser"e !is9!er sentence, in lieu of confinement in a regular penal institution, in an agricultural camp and ot!er training facilities t!at ma, 'e esta'lis!ed, maintained, super"ised and controlled ', t!e Bureau of $orrections, in coordination 2it! t!e DS#D. RULE 30. (fter7care support ser"ices R+%& 30.-. #!en gi"en> period (fter care support ser"ices are ser"ices gi"en to c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!ose cases !a"e 'een dismissed ', t!e proper court 'ecause of good 'e!a"ior per recommendation of t!e DS#D social 2or4er, t!e BF-, and9or an, accredited )FO ,out! re!a'ilitation center. (fter7care support ser"ices for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all 'e gi"en for a period of at least si8 .61 mont!s. R+%& 30.4. )ature and o':ecti"es (fter care support ser"ices include counseling and ot!er communit,7'ased ser"ices designed to facilitate social reintegration, pre"ent re7offending and ma4e t!e c!ildren producti"e mem'ers of t!e communit,. !ese ser"ices ma, include 'ut s!ould not 'e limited to seminar92or4s!ops, life s4ills de"elopment, sports clinics acti"ities, s4ill and li"eli!ood programs for future emplo,ment and mem'ers!ip to e8isting ,out! organi6ations t!at en!ance and teac! life s4ills and positi"e lifest,le and ot!er pre"enti"e programs. R+%& 30.5. #!o de"elops and pro"ides t!e ser"ices !e after7care support ser"ices under t!is &ule s!all 'e pro"ided ', t!e BS#DO. !e de"elopment of t!ese ser"ices s!all compl, 2it! t!e criteria set ', t!e JJ#$ as pro"ided in t!e (ct and t!ese &ules. !e after7care support ser"ices s!all engage t!e acti"e participation of t!e c!ild and !is9!er parents or guardians. Bicensed and accredited )FOs ma, 'e mo'ili6ed ', t!e BS#DO in t!e pro"ision of after7care support ser"ices.

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PART 9II CONFIDENTIALIT7 AND PRIVAC7

RULE 3". &ig!t to confidentialit, and pri"ac, (s pro"ided in Section @.!1 of t!e (ct, a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 !as t!e rig!t to !a"e !is9!er pri"ac, respected full, at all stages of t!e proceedings, from initial contact to t!e final disposition of t!e case, including stages 2!en c!ild undergoes inter"ention, di"ersion, re!a'ilitation or aftercare programs. (s suc!, all records and proceedings in"ol"ing c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 from initial contact until final disposition of t!e case s!all 'e considered pri"ileged and confidential. !e identit, of t!e c!ild s!all not 'e di"ulged unless necessar, and 2it! aut!orit, of a :udge. )o information t!at ma, lead to t!e identification of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and mem'ers of !is9!er famil, s!all 'e pu'lis!ed or 'roadcast in an, mass media. 5n case t!e offended part, is a c!ild, t!e rig!t to confidentialit, and pri"ac, of said c!ild s!all 'e go"erned ', &epu'lic (ct )o. A6<0 .t!e /Special Protection (gainst $!ild ('use, E8ploitation and Discrimination (ct01, &epu'lic (ct )o. =@0@ .t!e /&ape Cictim (ssistance and Protection (ct01, and t!eir 5mplementing &ules and &egulations. RULE 32. &ecords and proceedings (s pro"ided in Section @.!1 of t!e (ct, t!e pu'lic s!all 'e e8cluded during t!e proceedings, from initial contact to t!e final disposition of t!e case, and all records from t!ese proceedings s!all not 'e disclosed directl, or indirectl, to an,one ', an, of t!e parties or t!e participants in t!e proceedings for an, purpose 2!atsoe"er, e8cept3 .a1 .'1 .c1 o determine if t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ma, !a"e !is9!er sentence suspended> 5f t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ma, 'e granted pro'ation under t!e pro'ation la2> or o enforce t!e ci"il lia'ilit, imposed in t!e criminal action.

RULE 33. Medical e8amination results !e results of t!e medical e8amination of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ta4en prior or during t!e trial s!all 'e 4ept confidential, unless ot!er2ise ordered ', t!e Famil, $ourt. RULE 34. #!en records ma, 'e disclosed and to 2!om !e disclosure of confidential records ma, onl, 'e done upon order of t!e $ourt. !e records of t!e c!ild in conflict of t!e la2 ma, onl, 'e disclosed to persons specificall, enumerated in t!e order of t!e $ourt permitting suc! disclosure. RULE 31. -se of records in su'se?uent proceedings

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(s pro"ided in Section +* of t!e (ct, t!e records of a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all not 'e used in su'se?uent proceedings, 2!et!er criminal, ci"il or administrati"e, for cases in"ol"ing t!e same offender as an adult, e8cept 2!en 'eneficial for t!e offender and upon !is9!er 2ritten consent. RULE 3 . Dut, to up!old confidentialit, (s re?uired under Section +* of t!e (ct, all aut!orities !a"ing contact 2it! t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 or !a"ing access to t!e records of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 s!all underta4e all measures to protect t!is confidentialit, of proceedings, including t!e3 .g1 -se of a s,stem of coding t!at pro"ides aliases for c!ildren ta4en into custod,> .!1 Maintenance of a separate log'oo4 and a separate police 'lotter for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> .i1 E8clusion of t!e pu'lic, particularl, t!e media, from t!e area 2!ere t!e c!ild is 'eing !eld in custod, pursuant to Section +* of t!e (ct> .:1 )on7disclosure of an, detail or information to t!e pu'lic, particularl, t!e media, t!at s!all lead to t!e identit, of t!e c!ild> .41 Leeping t!e results of t!e medical e8amination confidential> and .l1 Mar4ing of t!e records of t!e c!ild and t!e report on t!e initial in"estigation as confidential. Failure to underta4e measures to maintain confidentialit, is punis!a'le under Sec. 62 of t!e (ct. RULE 32. E8emption from per:ur, and lia'ilit, for concealment or misrepresentation ( person 2!o !as 'een in conflict 2it! t!e la2 as a c!ild s!all not 'e !eld under an, pro"ision of la2, to 'e guilt, of per:ur, or of concealment or misrepresentation ', reason of !is9!er failure to ac4no2ledge t!e case or recite an, fact related t!ereto in response to an, in?uir, made to !im9!er for an, purpose, pursuant to Section +* of t!e (ct. )o person s!all also 'e denied pri"ileges and opportunities, discriminated against, punis!ed or in an, manner !eld lia'le or responsi'le for non7disclosure of an, fact relating to !is9!er conflict 2it! t!e la2 as a c!ild.

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PART 9III E9EMPTING PROVISIONS RULE 33. Status Offenses, not punis!a'le (s pro"ided in Section @A of t!e (ct, status offenses or offenses 2!ic! discriminate onl, against a c!ild, 2!ile an adult does not suffer an, penalt, for committing similar acts, s!all not 'e punis!ed. (n, conduct not considered an offense or not penali6ed if committed ', an adult, including 'ut not limited to curfe2 "iolations, truanc,, parental diso'edience and t!e li4e, s!all not 'e considered an offense and s!all not 'e punis!ed if committed ', a c!ild. 5n t!e e"ent a c!ild is appre!ended for or accused of committing status offenses, la2 enforcement officers !a"e t!e o'ligation to immediatel, release t!e c!ild and t!at t!e pro"isions of t!is (ct on pre"ention, di"ersion or re!a'ilitation s!all not appl,. RULE 39. Offenses )ot (pplica'le to $!ildren R+%& 39.-. E8emption from prosecution (s pro"ided in Section @= of t!e (ct, all c!ildren s!all 'e e8empt from prosecution for t!e follo2ing offenses, 'eing inconsistent 2it! t!e -nited )ations $on"ention of t!e &ig!ts of t!e $!ild3 .<1 .21 .*1 Cagranc, and prostitution under (rticle 202 of t!e &e"ised Penal $ode> Mendicanc, under Presidential Decree )o. <@6*> and Sniffing of rug', under Presidential Decree )o. <6<%.

R+%& 39.4. reatment of c!ildren e8empt from prosecution -pon initial contact 2it! t!e c!ild found to !a"e committed an, of t!e offenses enumerated in &ule =%.a, t!e la2 enforcement officer s!all immediatel, turn o"er t!e custod, of t!e c!ild to t!e BS#DO. !e c!ild s!all undergo appropriate counseling and treatment program to 'e determined ', t!e BS#DO as pro"ided in Section @= of t!e (ct.

RULE 90. E8emption from t!e (pplication of Deat! Penalt, (s pro"ided in Section @% of t!e (ct, t!e pro"isions of t!e &e"ised Penal $ode, as amended, &epu'lic (ct )o. %<6@, ot!er2ise 4no2n as t!e $ompre!ensi"e Dangerous Drugs (ct of 2002, and ot!er special la2s not2it!standing, no deat! penalt, s!all 'e imposed upon c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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PART 9IV PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENAL PROVISION RULE 9". Ba'eling and S!aming (s mandated ', Section 60 of t!e (ct, in t!e conduct of t!e proceedings 'eginning from t!e initial contact 2it! t!e c!ild, t!e competent aut!orities must refrain from 'randing or la'eling c!ildren as ,oung criminals, :u"enile delin?uents, de"iants, prostitutes, "agrants or ot!er similar derogator, and attac!ing to t!em in an, manner an, ot!er derogator, names. /$ompetent aut!orities0 under t!is &ule refers to persons !a"ing contact 2it! t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 including 'ut not limited to3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 .e1 .f1 .g1 .!1 .i1 .:1 Ba2 enforcement officers> Baranga, officials and emplo,ees, including mem'ers of t!e B$P$s> BS#DOs> Prosecutors> P(O la2,ers> Judges> $ourt social 2or4ers> Personnel of ,out! detention !omes and ,out! re!a'ilitation centers> Personnel of agricultural camps and ot!er training facilities maintained, super"ised and controlled ', t!e B-$O&> and (ll persons !a"ing aut!orit, to implement communit,7'ased programs for inter"ention, di"ersion and re!a'ilitation.

RULE 92. (cts of discrimination (s pro"ided in Section 60 of t!e (ct, no discriminator, remar4s and practices s!all 'e allo2ed particularl, 2it! respect to t!e c!ild;s class, including 'ut not limited to gender, economic or social status, and p!,sical condition, or et!nic origin. RULE 93. (cts pre:udicial and detrimental to t!e c!ild (s pro"ided in Section 6< of t!e (ct, t!e follo2ing and an, ot!er similar acts s!all 'e considered pre:udicial and detrimental to t!e ps,c!ological, emotional, social, spiritual, moral and p!,sical !ealt! and 2ell7'eing of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and t!erefore, pro!i'ited3 .a1 .'1 .c1 Emplo,ment of t!reats of 2!ate"er 4ind and nature> Emplo,ment of a'usi"e, coerci"e and puniti"e measures suc! as cursing, 'eating, stripping, and solitar, confinement> Emplo,ment of degrading, in!uman and cruel forms of punis!ment suc! as s!a"ing t!e !eads, pouring irritating, corrosi"e or !armful su'stances o"er t!e 'od, of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, or forcing !im9!er to 2al4 around t!e communit, 2earing signs 2!ic! em'arrass, !umiliate, and degrade !is9!er personalit, and dignit,> and

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$ompelling t!e c!ild to perform in"oluntar, ser"itude in an, and all forms under an, and all instances.

RULE 94. Ot!er pro!i'ited acts in t!e la2 (lso pro!i'ited under t!e (ct are t!e follo2ing3 .<1 Ciolation of t!e confidentialit, of proceedings in"ol"ing a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, as pro"ided in Section +* of t!e (ct and Part G555 of t!ese &ules, due to acts and omissions suc! as 'ut not limited to t!e follo2ing3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .21 .*1 Disclosure to t!e media of records, including p!otograp!s, of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> Failure to maintain a separate police 'lotter for cases in"ol"ing c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> and Failure to adopt a s,stem of coding to conceal material information 2!ic! 2ill lead to t!e c!ild;s identit,.

$ommission of pro!i'ited acts under Section 2< of t!e (ct and &ule 2= on Pro!i'ited (cts 2!en in custod, of c!ild. Failure to compl, 2it! t!e registration, licensing and accreditation re?uirements under &ules A6 and AA.

RULE 91. Ciolation of t!e Pro"isions of t!e (ct or t!ese &ules or &egulations in Feneral (n, person 2!o "iolates an, pro"ision of t!e (ct, t!ese &ules or an, rule or regulation promulgated in accordance 2it! t!e (ct s!all, upon con"iction for eac! act or omission, 'e punis!ed ', a fine of not less t!an 2ent, t!ousand pesos .P20,000.001 'ut not more t!an Fift, t!ousand pesos .P@0,000.001 or suffer imprisonment of not less t!an eig!t .=1 ,ears 'ut not more t!an ten .<01 ,ears, or 'ot! suc! fine and imprisonment at t!e discretion of t!e court, unless a !ig!er penalt, is pro"ided for in t!e &e"ised Penal $ode or special la2s. 5f t!e offender is a pu'lic officer or emplo,ee, !e9s!e s!all, in addition to suc! fine and9or imprisonment, 'e !eld administrati"el, lia'le and s!all suffer t!e penalt, of perpetual a'solute dis?ualification.

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PART 9V BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION RULE 9 . 5nitial funding (s pro"ided in Section 6* of t!e (ct, t!e amount necessar, to carr, out t!e initial implementation of t!e (ct s!all 'e c!arged to t!e Office of t!e President. (n initial amount of Fift, Million Pesos .P@0,000,000.001 for t!e purpose of setting up t!e JJ#$ s!all 'e ta4en from t!e proceeds of t!e P!ilippine $!arit, S2eepsta4es Office. RULE 92. $ontinued implementation !e sums as ma, 'e necessar, for t!e continued implementation of t!is (ct s!all 'e included in t!e succeeding Feneral (ppropriations (ct. RULE 93. Funding for B$P$ programs (s pro"ided in Section <@ of t!e (ct, one percent .<J1 of t!e internal re"enue allotment .5&(1 of 'aranga,s, municipalities and cities s!all 'e allocated for t!e strengt!ening and implementation of t!e programs of t!e B$P$. !e dis'ursement of t!is fund s!all 'e made ', t!e BF- concerned. RULE 99. Ju"enile inter"ention programs (ll BF-s s!all set aside in t!eir annual 'udget an amount necessar, to implement t!eir respecti"e compre!ensi"e :u"enile inter"ention programs under Section <= of t!e (ct and &ule <A. !is amount s!all 'e distinct from t!e one percent .<J1 5&( pro"ided in Section <@ of t!e (ct. RULE "00. E8penses for t!e $are and Maintenance of t!e $!ild in $onflict 2it! t!e Ba2 R+%& "00.-. BF- responsi'ilit, to fund t!e c!ild;s care and maintenance 5n case t!e c!ild;s parents or t!ose persons lia'le to support !im9!er cannot pa, all or part of e8penses for t!e care and maintenance of t!e c!ild under institutional care, said e8penses as prescri'ed ', Section @0 of t!e (ct s!all 'e paid as follo2s3 .<1 5f t!e offense is committed in a municipalit,3 .a1 .'1 .c1 One7t!ird .<9*1 of t!e e8penses I to 'e paid ', t!e municipalit, 2!ere t!e offense 2as committed> One7t!ird .<9*1 I to 'e paid ', t!e pro"ince to 2!ic! t!e municipalit, 'elongs> and !e remaining one7t!ird .<9*1 I to 'e 'orne ', t!e national go"ernment.

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cities> and !e remaining one7t!ird .<9*1 I to 'e 'orne ', t!e national go"ernment.

5n case a c!artered cit, cannot pa, said e8penses, part of t!e internal re"enue allotments applica'le to t!e unpaid portion s!all 'e 2it!!eld and applied to t!e settlement of said o'ligations. R+%& "00.4. 5f t!e c!ild is not a resident of t!e BF- 2!ere t!e offense 2as committed 5n t!e e"ent t!at t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is not a resident of t!e municipalit,9cit, 2!ere t!e offense 2as committed, t!e court, upon its determination, ma, re?uire t!e cit,9municipalit, 2!ere t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is a resident to s!oulder t!e cost of !is9!er care and maintenance. R+%& "00.5. Determination of capacit, to pa, 5n all cases, capacit, of t!e c!ild;s parents or t!ose persons lia'le to support !im9!er to pa, all or part of t!e e8penses for !is9!er care and maintenance s!all 'e determined ', t!e BS#DO of t!e cit, or municipalit, 2!ere said c!ild resides.

RULE "0". Dout! detention !omes !e BF-s s!all set aside an amount to 'uild Dout! Detention Eomes. Dout! detention !omes ma, also 'e esta'lis!ed ', pri"ate and non7go"ernment organi6ations licensed and accredited ', t!e DS#D, in consultation 2it! t!e JJ#$. E8isting Dout! Detention Eomes of BF-s s!all 'e deemed compliance 2it! t!is &ule and Section +% of t!e (ct. RULE "02. Dout! re!a'ilitation centers !e DS#D s!all include in its 'udget plan t!e appropriation for t!e esta'lis!ment and maintenance of Dout! &e!a'ilitation $enters in eac! region of t!e countr,.

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PART 9VI DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES RULE "03. Department of Justice 5n addition to its duties and responsi'ilities arising from its administrati"e super"ision o"er of t!e JJ#$ under &ule <0.a, t!e DOJ also !as t!e follo2ing duties and responsi'ilities under t!e (ct and t!ese &ules3 .a1 (ppoint t!e officers and staff recommendation from t!e DS#D> of t!e JJ#$ upon a fa"ora'le

.'1 Determine t!e ?ualifications of and designate one representati"e from )FO to t!e JJ#$> .c1 $onduct regular seminars and trainings to its prosecutors on t!e proper !andling of cases in"ol"ing c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> .d1 rain t!e prosecutors 2it! t!e assistance of t!e DS#D on c!ild7sensiti"it, and gender7sensiti"it,>

.e1 Monitor t!e compliance ', t!e follo2ing agencies and 'ureaus of t!eir respecti"e duties and responsi'ilities under t!e (ct and t!ese &ules3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 Pu'lic (ttorne,;s Office> Bureau of $orrections> Parole and Pro'ation (dministration> and )ational Bureau of 5n"estigation>

.f1 E8ercise its administrati"e po2ers o"er t!e a'o"e7enumerated agencies to ensure compliance 2it! t!eir duties and responsi'ilities. RULE "04. Department of Social #elfare and De"elopment 5n addition to its duties as t!e c!air of t!e JJ#$ under &ule <0.', t!e DS#D s!all perform t!e follo2ing duties and responsi'ilities3 .a1 Esta'lis! in all regions mec!anisms and s,stems of recei"ing custod, of c!ildren 'elo2 age of criminal responsi'ilit, in cases 2!ere parents, guardians or relati"es of t!ese c!ildren cannot 'e located. Particularl,, t!e DS#D s!all esta'lis! and strengt!en alternati"e placements in all regions of t!e countr,> De"elop and conduct training programs for social 2or4ers and ot!er ser"ice pro"iders for t!e effecti"e performance of t!eir duties and responsi'ilities under t!e (ct and t!ese &ules> Determine t!e ?ualifications of and designate one representati"e from )FO to t!e JJ#$> Su'mit reports to t!e JJ#$ of rele"ant data and information regarding t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem, including 'ut not limited to3

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.<1 t!e num'er of cases !andled in"ol"ing c!ildren in conflict 2it! la2> .21 disposition of cases> .*1 num'er of c!ildren undergoing inter"ention, di"ersion and re!a'ilitation programs> and .+1 e"aluation of t!e inter"ention, di"ersion and re!a'ilitation programs implemented in t!eir respecti"e areas of :urisdiction> .e1 5n consultation 2it! t!e BF-s, particularl, B$P$s, and )FOs formulate rules and guidelines t!at s!ould 'e follo2ed during t!e di"ersion proceedings to protect t!e c!ild from coercion, intimidation, !arm, a'use, or ot!er actions detrimental to t!e c!ild> Pro"ide tec!nical assistance to BF-s and )FOs in t!e de"elopment of communit,7'ased programs for inter"ention, di"ersion and re!a'ilitation> Esta'lis! and maintain &egional &e!a'ilitation $enters for Dout! .&&$Ds1. !e DS#D s!all include in its 'udget plan t!e appropriation for t!e esta'lis!ment of &&$Ds in eac! region of t!e countr,> (ssist BF-s in pro"iding gender sensiti"it, training and ot!er appropriate trainings relati"e to treatment and re!a'ilitation of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 to persons at t!e local go"ernment le"el !andling t!ese c!ildren> 5n consultation 2it! concerned agencies, de"elop, re"ie2 and en!ance t!e standards for Dout! Eomes to ensure efficienc,, effecti"eness and accounta'ilit, in t!e deli"er, of ?ualit, programs and ser"ices for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o are detained pending trial> 5ssue rules and regulations for registration, licensing and accreditation of Dout! Eomes. !e DS#D s!all also recei"e and e"aluate applications for registration, license and accreditation of Dout! Eomes managed ', BF-s or )FOs and issue t!e appropriate certificate 2!en ?ualified> 5nform t!e JJ#$ of t!e esta'lis!ment of Dout! Eomes ', accredited pri"ate and non7go"ernment organi6ations as pro"ided under Section +% of t!e (ct and &ule A@ !erein> and De"elop ne2 social tec!nologies and en!ance e8isting programs and strategies in !andling c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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RULE "01. Department of Education !e Department of Education s!all3 .a1 5ssue t!e necessar, policies and procedures t!roug! department orders and circulars to ensure t!at pu'lic and pri"ate sc!ools perform t!eir role in :u"enile inter"ention and pre"ention as identified in &ule 20.'. Pro"ide speciali6ed education in Dout! Eomes, &egional &e!a'ilitation $enters for Dout! and ot!er facilities 2!ere c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 are placed under custod, pending trial and 2!ose sentences are suspended. 5ntegrate in t!e curriculum programs and acti"ities t!at ser"e as inter"ention to pre"ent c!ildren from 'eing in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in

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consideration of t!e social, cultural, economic and religious circumstances of t!e c!ildren. .d1 .e1 De"elop inter"ention programs for implementation ', pu'lic and pri"ate sc!ools consistent 2it! t!e )ational Program as pro"ided in &ule <A. De"elop policies and programs to ensure t!at c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 ', "irtue of t!at fact are not su':ected to discrimination in sc!ools, 'ot! pri"ate and pu'lic. $oordinate 2it! ESD( in t!e formulation of special educational programs and curricula for di"ersion and re!a'ilitation of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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RULE "0 . Department of t!e 5nterior and Bocal Fo"ernment !e Department of t!e 5nterior and Bocal Fo"ernment .D5BF1 s!all3 .a1 .'1 $oordinate 2it! t!e BF-s, t!roug! t!e Beagues of BF-s, in implementing policies and programs for :u"enile inter"ention, di"ersion and re!a'ilitation> Monitor t!e compliance of all BF-s as 2ell as t!e P)P and t!e Bureau of Jail Management and Penolog, in t!e performance of t!eir duties and responsi'ilities under t!e (ct and report t!e results of its monitoring and e"aluation to t!e JJ#$> $reate a s,stem of assisting BF-s in t!e esta'lis!ment and strengt!ening of B$P$s> O"ersee t!e organi6ation and functionalit, of t!e B$P$s> &eport to and update t!e JJ#$ t!e follo2ing information3 .<1 .21 .*1 .+1 .@1 BF-s 2it! e8isting B$P$s, no B$P$s and B$P$s under organi6ation> Budget pro"ided ', BF-s for t!eir B$P$s, particularl, t!e percentage of t!e 5&( allocated ', eac! BF- for t!e strengt!ening and implementation of t!e programs of t!e B$P$> and BF-s 2it! and 2it!out Dout! Detention Eomes> (llocation of t!e 'udgetar, re?uirements under t!e (ct for t!e de"elopment of B$P$s> and !e appointment of t!e BS#DOs !andling c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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!e results of t!e assessments of t!e Bocal 5nter"ention Programs as re?uired under Section <= of t!e (ct .&ule <=1> $!ildren in conflict 2it! la2 2!o are ta4en into t!e custod, of la2 enforcement officers> and Ot!er rele"ant data, including t!e information enumerated in t!e preceding paragrap!, for t!e monitoring of t!e enforcement of t!e (ct at t!e local le"el>

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RULE "02. $ouncil for t!e #elfare of $!ildren $onsistent 2it! its mandate under E8ecuti"e Order )o. 2** .<%=A1 ME.O. 2**N, t!e $ouncil for t!e #elfare of $!ildren s!all3 (1) E8ercise its po2ers and responsi'ilities under E.O. 2** consistent 2it! t!e (ct and to furt!er t!e proper administration of t!e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare S,stem and t!e effecti"e implementation of t!e )ational Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program> .21 5ntegrate t!e o':ecti"es of t!e (ct in t!e formulation of its integrated national polic, and long7range programs under Section + of E.O. 2** and in t!e preparation of its policies and programs for t!e de"elopment of c!ildren> .*1 (ssist t!e JJ#$ in t!e3 .a1 $oordination of efforts of 'ot! go"ernment and non7go"ernment organi6ations in :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention> .'1 (d"ocac, of greater efforts to support c!ild 2elfare and de"elopment> and .c1 Monitor t!e implementation of t!e (ct in relation to ot!er la2s related to c!ildren. RULE "03. $ommission on Euman &ig!ts !e $ommission on Euman &ig!ts s!all, consistent 2it! its po2ers and responsi'ilities under (rticle G555 of t!e <%=A $onstitution3 .a1 Strengt!en t!e monitoring of go"ernment compliance of all treat, o'ligations, including t!e timel, and regular su'mission of reports 'efore t!e treat, 'odies, as 2ell as t!e implementation and dissemination of recommendations and conclusions ', go"ernment agencies as 2ell as )FOs and ci"il societ,> Monitor t!e P!ilippine go"ernment;s compliance to t!e $on"ention on t!e &ig!ts of t!e $!ild and ensure t!at go"ernment actions and policies, and t!e domestic la2s are consistent 2it! t!e $on"ention on t!e &ig!ts of t!e $!ild> Fuide and ad"ise t!e JJ#$ in t!e implementation of t!e (ct using t!e rig!ts7'ased approac!, particularl, in3

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.<1 $ollecting rele"ant information and conducting researc! and studies on matters relating to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare> and .21 !e conduct of trainings to personnel in"ol"ed in t!e administration of t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem> .d1 $onduct independent in"estigations to monitor "iolations of c!ildren;s rig!ts in accordance 2it! t!e (ct, 2!ic! include pu'lic !earings on t!e alleged !uman rig!ts "iolations committed against c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> and E8ercise "isitorial po2ers o"er :ails, prisons, detention facilities and ot!er facilities t!at !a"e custod, o"er c!ildren 2!o are depri"ed of li'ert,> and &ecommend effecti"e measures to t!e JJ#$ to promote and protect t!e rig!ts of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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RULE "09. )ational Dout! $ommission $onsistent 2it! its mandate under &( =0++, t!e )ational Dout! $ommission s!all3 .a1 5nclude in t!e formulation and initiation of national policies on ,out! t!e pre"ention of :u"enile delin?uenc, and t!e concerns of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> (b) -tili6e its esta'lis!ed consultati"e mec!anism under Section <0.c1 of &( =0++ in creating a continuing dialogue 'et2een t!e go"ernment and t!e ,out! sector on t!e proper planning and e"aluation of policies, programs and pro:ects affecting t!e c!ildren, particularl, t!ose at ris4 and in conflict 2it! t!e la2> .c1 (ssist and coordinate 2it! go"ernment and non7go"ernment organi6ations or institutions in t!e implementation of t!e (ct, t!ese &ules and all ot!er programs and pro:ects on :u"enile inter"ention and delin?uenc, pre"ention> .d1 (ssist t!e JJ#$ in collecting rele"ant information and conducting continuing researc! and support e"aluations and studies on matters relating to :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare, as pro"ided in Section %.g1 of t!e (ct in relation to Sec. <0.f1 of &( =0++, and report t!e information and results gat!ered to t!e JJ#$> .e1 De"elop ,out! programs and pro:ects as 2ell as promotion and fund7raising campaigns, as pro"ided in Section <0.:1 and .41 of &( =0++ consistent 2it! and in furt!erance of t!e )ational Ju"enile 5nter"ention Program> .f1 Monitor and report acts of discrimination on c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and ot!er "iolations of t!e rig!ts of t!ese c!ildren> .g1 Ensure t!at t!e Sangguniang La'ataan performs its functions prescri'ed in t!e (ct and in t!ese &ules> and .!1 5nclude in its annual report to t!e President and to $ongress under Section <0.p1 of &( =0++ an appraisal of t!e performance of t!e Sangguniang La'ataan of t!eir duties under t!e (ct.

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RULE ""0. $oordinating (gencies R+%& ""0.-. Bureau of $orrections !e Bureau of $orrections s!all3 .<1 Esta'lis!, maintain, super"ise and manage agricultural camps and ot!er training facilities in coordination 2it! t!e DS#D 2!ere c!ildren in conflict in t!e la2 ma, 'e committed to ser"e sentence as pro"ided in Section @< of t!e (ct> and .21 Su'mit to t!e JJ#$ 2it!in ninet, .%01 da,s from t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct an in"entor, of all c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 under its custod,. R+%& ""0.4. Bureau of Jail Management and Penolog, o ensure t!e effecti"e implementation of t!e (ct, t!e Bureau of Jail Management and Penolog, s!all perform t!e follo2ing functions3 .<1 Ensure t!at no c!ildren are admitted or detained in municipal9district or cit,9district :ails under its management> .21 5mmediatel, refer to t!e DS#D or t!e BS#DO c!ildren 2!o are found to 'e in t!e custod, of municipal9district or cit,9district :ails> and .*1 Su'mit to t!e JJ#$ 2it!in ninet, .%01 da,s from t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct an in"entor, of all c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 under its custod,.

R+%& ""0.5. )ational Bureau of 5n"estigation o assist in t!e effecti"e implementation of t!e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare S,stem, t!e )ational Bureau of 5n"estigation s!all3 .<1 #!en in t!e course of underta4ing an in"estigation finds t!at a c!ild is in"ol"ed in t!e commission of an offense, ensure t!at t!e c!ild s!all 'e treated in accordance 2it! t!e pro"isions of t!e (ct and t!ese &ules e"en if t!e crime or offense 2as committed 2it! adult offenders> Ensure t!at its agents s!all o'ser"e t!e proper procedure prescri'ed ', t!e (ct and t!ese &ules upon contact 2it! a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2> and (s t!e national clearing !ouse of criminal data and ot!er information for t!e 'enefit and use of all prosecution and la2 enforcement entities in t!e P!ilippines, ensure t!at no criminal con"iction or record is entered in its data'ase if suc! con"iction or record refers to t!e commission of an offense of person as a c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2.

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!e Parole and Pro'ation (dministration s!all de"elop indi"iduali6ed pro'ation programs appropriate for t!e correction and re!a'ilitation of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 consistent 2it! t!e o':ecti"e of re!a'ilitation and reintegration pro"ided in t!e (ct. R+%& ""0.&. P!ilippine )ational Police !e P!ilippine )ational Police .P)P1 s!all3 .<1 .21 De"elop a manual for t!e efficient administration of t!e Ju"enile Justice and #elfare S,stem ', la2 enforcement officers> $onduct special training to its personnel in t!e management of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 and t!e proper o'ser"ance of procedures prescri'ed ', t!e (ct> Ensure t!at all police stations in t!e countr, !a"e3 .a1 .'1 .c1 .d1 (n area 2!ere t!e c!ildren ta4en into custod, are 4ept separate from adult offenders> ( separate log'oo4 of all c!ildren ta4en into custod,> Personnel 2!o are trained to speciall, deal 2it! c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> and Ea"e a list of all t!e persons9agencies t!at ma, ta4e custod, of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in t!e e"ent t!e c!ild !as no parent9guardian9relati"e to assume suc! custod,>

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Fi"e special training to its la2,ers in3 .a1 .'1 !e management of cases in"ol"ing c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> and -sing c!ild7sensiti"e approac!es in !andling c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> and

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RULE """. Bocal Fo"ernment -nits !e duties and responsi'ilities of eac! BF- in t!e :u"enile :ustice and 2elfare s,stem include t!e follo2ing3 .a1 .'1 De"elop and implement a Bocal 5nter"ention Program in accordance 2it! Section <= of t!e (ct and &ule <A> Encourage t!e participation of all sectors concerned, particularl, t!e c!ild7focused institutions, )FOs, people;s organi6ations, educational institutions and go"ernment agencies in"ol"ed in delin?uenc, pre"ention to participate in t!e planning process and implementation of :u"enile inter"ention programs> Set aside from its annual 'udget t!e amount necessar, to implement t!e Bocal 5nter"ention Program> &e"ie2 and assess annuall,, in coordination 2it! t!e B$P$, t!e implementation of t!e Bocal 5nter"ention Program. Eac! BF- s!all t!en su'mit its assessment to t!e JJ#$ t!roug! t!e D5BF> Ensure t!at no c!ildren are admitted or detained in pro"incial :ails> Esta'lis! and strengt!en B$P$s in accordance 2it! Part 555 of t!ese &ules> Set aside and dis'urse one percent .<J1 of t!e 5&( of cities, municipalities and 'aranga,s for B$P$s>

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Pa, a portion of t!e e8penses for t!e care and maintenance of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 in accordance 2it! &ule <00.a., in case t!e parents of t!e c!ild or t!ose persons lia'le to support t!e c!ild cannot pa, all or part of said e8penses> 5nstitute communit,7'ased programs for inter"ention, di"ersion and re!a'ilitation> (ppoint a dul, licensed social 2or4er as its BS#DO, 2!o s!all 'e tas4ed to assist c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. 5n pro"inces, cities or municipalities 2!ere t!ere are no BS#DOs, t!e local c!ief e8ecuti"e s!all immediatel, appoint a dul, licensed social 2or4er as its local social 2elfare de"elopment officer 2!o s!all perform t!e a'o"e7 mentioned responsi'ilities. S!ould t!e appointment of an BS#DO result in t!e e8cess in t!e 'udget ceiling for Personal Ser"ices, t!e same s!all 'e :ustified in accordance 2it! $i"il Ser"ice policies> $onduct an in"entor, and mapping of local resources for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2> and Esta'lis! local Dout! Eomes for c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2it!in fi"e .@1 ,ears from t!e effecti"it, of t!e (ct.

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RULE ""3. $!ild &ig!ts $enter of t!e $ommission on Euman &ig!ts (s pro"ided in Section << of t!e (ct, t!e e8isting $!ild &ig!ts $enter .$&$1 of t!e $E& s!all ensure t!at t!e status, rig!ts and interests of c!ildren are up!eld in accordance 2it! t!e $onstitution and international instruments on !uman rig!ts. 5n particular, t!e $&$ s!all3 .a1 5n"estigate !uman rig!ts "iolations against c!ildren> .'1 5nitiate legal action for and in t!eir 'e!alf> .c1 $onduct :ail and institution "isitation> .d1 $onduct ad"ocac, acti"ities> .e1 5mplement core programs on c!ildren prescri'ed ', t!e $E&> .f1 $onduct capacit,7'uilding acti"ities to ensure t!e recognition and e8ercise of c!ildren;s rig!ts> and .g1 Participate in t!e practice of inter7agenc, cooperation t!at 2ill 2iden t!e s,stem and en!ance t!e resources a"aila'le to t!e c!ild promotion and protection net2or4 at t!e regional le"el.

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PART 9VII LOCAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER RULE ""4. (ppointment of Bocal Social #elfare and De"elopment Officer 5n accordance Section <6 of t!e (ct, all BF-s, particularl, at t!e pro"incial, cit, and municipal le"el, s!all appoint a dul, licensed social 2or4er as its local social 2elfare and de"elopment officer .BS#DO1, 2!o s!all 'e tas4ed to assist c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. RULE ""1. Duties and responsi'ilities (mong t!e duties and responsi'ilities of t!e BS#DO under t!e (ct and t!ese &ules are3 .a1 Determine t!e appropriate inter"ention and pre"ention programs for t!e c!ild 2!o is e8empt from criminal lia'ilit,, as pro"ided in Part C55 of t!ese &ules. .'1 De"elop, 2it! t!e assistance of t!e B$P$, t!e appropriate di"ersion programs as pro"ided under Section 2*.'1 of t!e (ct> .c1 5mmediatel, proceed to and 'e present in t!e initial in"estigation of t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2, after recei"ing notification from t!e la2 enforcement officer of t!e initial contact 2it! t!e c!ild, as pro"ided in Section 22 of t!e (ct and &ule 2*. .d1 (cti"el, assist in conducting t!e initial in"estigation, as pro"ided in &ule 2*. .e1 #itness t!e signing of statement ', t!e c!ild and affi8 signature to t!e said statement, as pro"ided in &ule 2*.d. .f1 &ecei"e p!,sical custod, of t!e c!ild not later t!an eig!t .=1 !ours after appre!ension e8cept in cases 2!ere t!e c!ild is found to 'e 'elo2 t!e age of criminal responsi'ilit,, as pro"ided under &ules 22 and 2@. .g1 Encourage t!e parent or guardian of t!e c!ild to re?uest for temporar, custod, of t!e c!ild to t!e DS#D or licensed and accredited )FOs in cases 2!ere t!e c!ild is fifteen .<@1 ,ears old and 'elo2 and t!e safet, of t!e c!ild is in danger in "ie2 of t!e alleged commission of t!e offense. 5n t!e e"ent t!e parent or guardian does not agree to t!e re?uest for temporar, custod, of t!e c!ild, t!e BS#DO s!all carefull, re"ie2 t!e case of t!e c!ild and file a petition for in"oluntar, commitment 2!en sanctioned ', la2, in accordance 2it! P.D. 60* and t!e S$ &ule on $ommitment of $!ildren. .!1 5n t!e e"ent a c!ild 2!ose custod, is turned o"er ', t!e la2 enforcement officer is fifteen .<@1 ,ears old or 'elo2, t!e BS#DO s!all ta4e all measures to release t!e c!ild to t!e parents or guardians, or to an, of t!e persons or organi6ations pro"ided in &ule *<.', and proceed 2it! t!e de"elopment of appropriate programs as pro"ided under Part C55 of t!ese &ules. .i1 E8plain to t!e c!ild and t!e c!ild;s parents9guardians t!e conse?uences of t!e c!ild;s act 2it! a "ie2 to2ards counseling and re!a'ilitation, di"ersion from t!e

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criminal :ustice s,stem, and reparation, if appropriate as re?uired ', Section 2<.i1 of t!e (ct and &ule 2@. .:1 5n cases 2!ere t!e c!ild is a'o"e fifteen .<@1 'ut 'elo2 eig!teen .<=1 ,ears of age, after t!e statement of t!e c!ild is ta4en, conduct an assessment if t!e c!ild acted 2it! discernment as part of t!e initial in"estigation, as pro"ided in &ule 2*.e. in accordance 2it! &ule *+. (fter conducting an assessment, t!e BS#DO s!all ma4e t!e necessar, recommendation to t!e la2 enforcement officer on t!e 'asis of said assessment. .41 $onduct di"ersion proceedings if t!e c!ild is a'o"e <@ 'ut 'elo2 <= ,ears of age, acted 2it! discernment and allegedl, committed an offense t!at is a "ictimless crime 2it! an imposa'le penalt, of not more t!an si8 .61 ,ears of imprisonment, as pro"ided in &ule 2+.2 and in accordance 2it! t!e procedures under &ules +@, +A, += and +%. .l1 (ssist t!e la2 enforcement officer in determining t!e age of t!e c!ild, 2!en suc! assistance is re?uested. .m1(s pro"ided in &ule *2, file a petition for in"oluntar, commitment if t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 is found ', t!e BS#DO to 'e a'andoned, neglected or a'used ', !is9!er parents> or t!e parents do not compl, 2it! t!e inter"ention and pre"ention programs as determined under Part C55 of t!ese &ules. .n1 Endea"or to 'e continuousl, updated 2it! latest trends in conducting ps,c!osocial anal,ses of c!ildren and researc! on factors affecting t!e 'e!a"ior of c!ildren in conflict 2it! t!e la2. .o1 (s pro"ided in &ule *=, monitor t!e compliance of t!e c!ild and t!e parents, guardian or persons !a"ing custod, of t!e c!ild, 2!o are undergoing t!e inter"ention and pre"ention programs. o determine compliance 2it! t!e program, t!e BS#DO s!all also conduct periodic "isits at t!e !ome of t!e c!ild or at t!e place 2!ere t!e custod, of t!e c!ild is gi"en> and meet 2it! t!e aut!orities of t!e sc!ool t!at t!e c!ild attends. .p1 (ssist t!e la2 enforcement officer 2!en t!e di"ersion is conducted at t!e la2 enforcement le"el, as pro"ided in Section 2*.a1 of t!e (ct and &ule ++.'. .?1 De"elop 2it! t!e B$P$s communit,7'ased programs for di"ersion as pro"ided under &ule @0.'. .r1 Super"ise t!e conduct of t!e di"ersion program of t!e c!ild as pro"ided under &ule @<. 5n t!e e"ent t!ere is failure to compl, 2it! t!e terms and conditions of t!e contract of di"ersion, t!e BS#DO s!all certif, suc! fact. .s1 (s pro"ided in &ule @<.c., in cases 2!ere t!e offense committed is a "ictimless crime, t!e BS#DO t!at conducted t!e di"ersion proceedings, upon a finding of failure to compl,, ma, refer t!e case of t!e c!ild to t!e prosecutor as if t!ere is no consent to t!e di"ersion or t!at di"ersion is not appropriate and desira'le for t!e c!ild as pro"ided in Section 2% of t!e (ct. .t1 Super"ise and guide t!e c!ild in conflict 2it! t!e la2 2!o is participating in communit,7'ased re!a'ilitation programs, in coordination 2it! t!e c!ild;s parents or guardian, as pro"ided in &ule A*.c. Based on t!e progress of t!e ,out! in t!e communit,, a final report 2ill 'e for2arded ', t!e local social 2elfare and de"elopment officer to t!e court for final disposition of t!e case.

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.u1 Prepare t!e Social $ase Stud, &eport of t!e c!ild for su'mission to t!e re!a'ilitation or training facilit,, as pro"ided in &ule A+.c. ."1 De"elop and pro"ide after7care support ser"ices in accordance 2it! t!e criteria set ', t!e JJ#$ as pro"ided under &ule =0. .21 Pro"ide appropriate counseling and treatment programs for c!ildren e8empt from prosecution under &ule =%.

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