Senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) enjoined the public on Friday (November 29) to support the amended Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) which caters to the interest of children in conflict with the law.

In her message to partners during the culminating event of the 13th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Week (JJWeek) celebration in Quezon City, DSWD Asst. Secretary for International Affairs and Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) Elaine Fallarcuna emphasized the need to reinforce the roles of all stakeholders in creating a supportive and restorative environment for children in conflict with the law (CICLs).

“In the spirit of collaboration, let us continue to work together in raising awareness, advocating for the protection of children’s rights, and advancing the goals of the JJWA. Through our unified efforts, we can create a safer, and more just society for our children,” Asst. Secretary Fallarcuna said.

DSWD ASA Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, in her video closing message, emphasized the need for collaborative action to prevent children from offending.

“We call forth everyone to give guidance, encouragement, and understanding to children. By making our society full of love, respect, and opportunity, we can help prevent children from committing offenses and provide positive pathways for those who may have made mistakes,” Undersecretary Aglipay-Villar said.

The 13th JJWeek culminating event also featured the awarding of the winners of the Search for the Juvenile Justice Management Information System (JJMIS) Utilizer.

The Half-Way Home Bago City in Negros Occidental bagged the third place in the Best JJMIS Utilizer awards, while the Bahay Pag-Asa Muntinlupa City won the second place award.

The Bahay Pag-Asa Surigao City in Surigao del Norte received the first place for their consistent support and utilization of the JJMIS.

The JJMIS is a case management and referral sub-system that will aid duty-bearers in the implementation and monitoring of programs for CICLs and children at risk (CARs).

The culminating event also featured the awarding of winners of their JJWeek logo making contest, the launching of the Search for Bahay Pag-Asa Good Practice, and the recognition of partners that supported the celebration.

The 13th JJWeek celebration was led by the DSWD’s attached agency, the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC). It is headed by Executive Director Atty. Tricia Clare Oco. (AKDL)

Tagalog Version

DSWD hinimok ang publiko na suportahan ang juvenile justice and welfare

Hinihikayat ng mataas na opisyal ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ang publiko na suportahan ang amended na Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) na nagsusulong sa interes hinggil sa children in conflict with the law.

Sa kanyang mensahe sa ginanap na pagtatapos ng ika-13th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Week (JJWeek) sa Quezon City, sinabi ni DSWD Asst. Secretary for International Affairs and Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) Elaine Fallarcuna ang mahalagang papel na ginagampanan ng mga partner stakeholders upang magkaroon ng maayos na pamumuhay ang mga children in conflict with the law (CICLs).

“In the spirit of collaboration, let us continue to work together in raising awareness, advocating for the protection of children’s rights, and advancing the goals of the JJWA. Through our unified efforts, we can create a safer, and more just society for our children,” sabi ni Asst. Secretary Fallarcuna.

Sa ibinigay ding video message ni DSWD ASA Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, sinabi nito ang pakikupagtulungan ng ahensya at stakeholders para sa kapakanan ng mga kabataan at upang maiiwas ang mga ito na gumawa ng paglabag sa batas.

“We call forth everyone to give guidance, encouragement, and understanding to children. By making our society full of love, respect, and opportunity, we can help prevent children from committing offenses and provide positive pathways for those who may have made mistakes,” sabi ni Undersecretary Aglipay-Villar.

Kabilang sa ika-13th JJWeek culminating event ang awarding ng mga winners para sa Search for the Juvenile Justice Management Information System (JJMIS) Utilizer.

Nakamit ng Half-Way Home Bago City in Negros Occidental ang third place para sa Best JJMIS Utilizer awards, habang second place naman ang Bahay Pag-Asa Muntinlupa City.

Ang Bahay Pag-Asa Surigao City sa Surigao del Norte ang tumanggap ng first place.

Ang JJMIS ay isang case management and referral sub-system na tumutulong sa duty-bearers para sa implementation and monitoring ng mga programa ng CICLs and children at risk (CARs).

Ang selebrasyon ay pinangunahan ng DSWD attached agency, Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC).# (MVC)