Lack of facilities shows gaps in juvenile justice system
A former child in conflict with the law (CICL) turned house parent highlights the importance of Bahay Pag-asa facilities in rehabilitating youth offenders. The article notes that while the law mandates these facilities, there are still gaps in implementation and infrastructure.
Why it matters
It underscores the challenges of the juvenile justice system and the necessity of proper facilities to prevent youth from being exposed to criminogenic environments.
MANILA, Philippines - For the past 14 years, Gary Ca ete has been working as a house parent in a Bahay Pag-asa facility, a 24-hour child-caring institution established to provide short-term residential care for children in conflict with the law (CICL).
The article presents a human-interest story alongside a factual overview of legal mandates and systemic gaps.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in