Management of Child – in – Conflict with the Law (CICL), and Child-at Risk

Office or Division:

MSWD Office

Classification:

Highly Technical

Type of Transaction:

G2C

Who may avail:

Children who committed an offense against the law

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

WHERE TO SECURE

1.    Referral from the PNP

2.    Court’s Resolution

Police station

Family Court

CLIENT STEPS

AGENCY ACTIONS

FEES TO BE PAID

PROCESSING TIME

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

1. Referral from PNP WCPD Officer together with the minor’s parents/guardians, VAW Desk officer or BCPC members.

1. Conduct initial interview with the child, parent/guardian and whoever present to determine the offense committed.

2. Schedule case conference with the presence of the parents’ guardians

2.1. For child-at-risk. Intervention should be agreed upon by both parties.

2.2. Exclusive interview to the child-in-conflict with the law, and done counseling

2.2. For a CICl who will be filed with a case should undergo an assessment utilizing certain tools to determine the minor’s discernment capacity.

3. Conduct collateral interviews

4. Prepare the Assessment Report on Discernment

5. Provide the PNP-WCPD Officer a copy of the Assessment on discernment which will be used in filing a case.

none

3 hours

3 hours

2 hours

4 hours

2 days

3 days

10 minutes

MSWD Officer

MSWD Officer

MSWD Officer

MSWD Officer

MSWD Officer

MSWD Officer

MSWD Officer

2. Minor to go home if appropriate, if not to be recommended to go to Bahay Pag-asa while case is pending at the court.

2. To turn-over minor to his/her parents/ guardians if returning to their home is safe or possible. A turn-over receipt issued to minor’s parents.

none

20 minutes

MSWD Officer

3. Referral for temporary custody

3. Prepare Social Case Study Report for his referral for a temporary custody at “Bahay-Pag-asa”

none

2 days

MSWD Officer

4. Request for assistance

4. Provide support services needed by the minor and/or family.

none

1 day

MSWD Officer