The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its call to prioritize implementing programs and interventions for children in conflict with the law (CICLs) as the nation prepares to celebrate the 13th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week (JJWeek) from November 24 to 30.
“As we observe the JJWeek celebration, the DSWD calls for the comprehensive and effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA), as amended,” DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Tuesday (November 26).
In his message, Secretary Gatchalian reiterated that protecting the rights and welfare of CICLs is everyone’s collective responsibility.
“As a society, it is crucial that we recognize that children, regardless of their circumstances or transgression, deserve understanding, protection, and opportunities for positive transformation. By fully implementing the JJWA through restorative justice, we can help CICLs to have a second chance to lead meaningful lives and positively contribute toward nation-building,” the DSWD chief said.
This year, the celebration features the theme, “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bata May Pag-Asa: Ligtas na Lipunan para sa Bagong Henerasyon” which emphasizes the importance of providing hope to CICL and children at risk (CAR), encouraging them to dream, thrive, and make positive changes.
The JJWeek also acts as a platform to engage duty-bearers and stakeholders in protecting children’s rights and dignity by addressing the needs of vulnerable youth through a comprehensive approach involving the entire nation and society.
The JJWC, an attached agency of the DSWD, leads the week-long celebration for the JJWeek.
This annual event occurs during the fourth week of November in recognition of National Children’s Month (NCM).
For information about the activities during JJWeek, the public may visit the JJWC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JJWCOfficial/ or the DSWD Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dswdserves/.# (AKDL)
Tagalog Version
Pagpapalakas sa programa ng mga CICLs, isinusulong ng DSWD
Binigyang diin ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ang kahalagahan ng maayos na pagpapatupad ng programa at interbensyon sa mga children in conflict with the law (CICLs).
Kasabay ito ng gaganaping ika-13th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week (JJWeek) mula November 24 hanggang November 30.
“Protecting the rights and welfare of CICLs is everyone’s collective responsibility. As we observe the JJWeek celebration, the DSWD calls for the comprehensive and effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA), as amended,” sabi ni DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian.
Dagdag pa ng Kalihim, “As a society, it is crucial that we recognize that children, regardless of their circumstances or transgression, deserve understanding, protection, and opportunities for positive transformation. By fully implementing the JJWA through restorative justice, we can help CICLs to have a second chance to lead meaningful lives and positively contribute toward nation-building.”
Para sa selebrasyon ng CICLs ngayon taon, na may temang “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bata May Pag-Asa: Ligtas na Lipunan para sa Bagong Henerasyon.” Ipinapakita nito ang importansya o kahalagahan ng pagbibigay ng pag-asa sa mga CICL at children at risk (CAR), upang muling magkaroon ng panibagong pag-asa at positibong pananaw sa buhay.
Ang JJWeek ay nagsisilbi ding platform para sa mga duty-bearers at stakeholders na nagpapakita ng pagprotekta sa karapatan at dignidad ng mga kabataan.
Ang JJWC, ay kabilang sa attached agency ng DSWD, na siya namang nangunguna sa week-long celebration para sa JJWeek.
Ang nasabing annual event ay ginaganap tuwing ika-apat na linggo ng Nobyembre bawat taon bilang pagkilala sa National Children’s Month (NCM).
Para naman sa iba pang karagdagang impormasyon para sa a JJWeek, maaaring bisitahin ang JJWC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JJWCOfficial/ o ang DSWD Facebook page na https://www.facebook.com/dswdserves/. # (MVC)
