4.0.

Results
Demographic Profile
Research Question 1. How the participants may be describing in terms of; Age, Gender,
Education, Offense, and Years in Program?
Theme 1. Age
As stated in table 1, participants are ranges from age 13 to 17 years old. According to
Philippine National Police (PNP) (2016) Manual in handling Cases at Risk and Children
in Conflict with the Law and The Juvenile Justice System Act of 2006 (Republic Act No.
9344) “child in conflict with the law” or CICL as a child who is alleged as, accused of, or
adjudged as, having committed an offense under Philippine laws. A “Child” refers to a
person below eighteen (18) years of age.
“15” CICL 1
“13” CICL 2
“16” CICL 5
Theme 2. Gender
All of the CICL are male. On a Situation Analysis on Children in Detention Facilities in
the Philippines, majority of the CICL are male. The analysis is comparable to the result of
the current study.
“Male” CICL 7
“Male” CICL 6
“Male” CICL 5
Theme 3. Education
Based on the interview done to the CICL participants, majority of the CICL are secondary
students or most often called as high school students. There are also primary students or
elementary students. Based on the age of the CICL participants which are from the age
bracket of 13 to 17, they are expected on the level of grade 6 to grade 11.
“Secondary” CICL 1
“Secondary” CICL 2
“Primary” CICL 4
Theme 4. Offense
Based on the interview done to the CICL participants, majority of the have a offense
related to Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act and Crime Against Property. According to
statistics released by the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 2012 to 2021, about sixty
 (60%) percent of juvenile crimes fall under crimes against property. These include theft,
robbery, malicious mischief, drugs, and estafa.
“Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act” CICL 1
“Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act” CICL 2
“Crime Against Property” CICL 7
Theme 5. Years in Program
The data revealed the tenure of the CICL participants in the program are ranges from 3
months to 6 months. According to the administrative order no. 7 series of 2008 of the
Department of Social Welfare and Development, the tenure of the CICL is depending on
the responses of the participants and based on the rule of court.
“6 months” CICL 3
“3 months” CICL 4
“5 months” CICL 5
Research Question 2. What is the City Social Welfare and Development Office of the Angeles
City, Pampanga?
Theme 6. Support Receives from Angeles City Government.
As stated by the participants, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)
of Angeles City, Pampanga helps them to be a good person, make their life better, realize their
wrong doings, and change for better. According to the Guidelines in the Conduct for Children in
Conflict with the Law on the Administrative order no. 7 series of 2008, The diversion of a child
to appropriate programs is an imperative as a therapeutic adjunct to the principle of restorative
justice. The justification of diversion as an alternative process to formal litigation lies mainly on
the fact that it provides restorative justice and community based responses to child's misbehavior
that may work effectively for the best interest of the child than the strong arm of the law or
punishment. Diversion would also prevent destructive labeling. The practice serves to hinder the
negative effects of subsequent proceedings in the juvenile justice administration such as stigma
of conviction and sentence.
“Ang suporta na natatanggap ko po mula sa dito ay… financial support na kung saan
nagagamit po sa pang araw-araw na pangangailangan tulad ng pagkain at personal
hygiene, next po medical assistance kapag nagkakaroon kami ng hindi inaasahang sakit”
(The support that I receive from here are financial support where I can use to support my
daily needs when I need to buy food and for my personal hygiene, also for my medical
assistance when I got sick) - CICL 1.

“Yung suporta na binibigay po sa akin dito ay 3x meal a day”

 (The support that they gave here I my meal daily) – CICL 2

“Binibigyan nila kami ng pagkain, at mga kailangan namin para sa sarili namin kagaya
ng sabon shampoo.”
(They gave us food and the things that we need for ourself like soap and shampoo) –
CICL 3

Theme 7. What are the programs given by the Angeles City Pampanga to help you in your case?
The Angeles City Government provides a program that helps the CICL to get a lawyer
from the Public Attorney’s Office, gave them character formation, and to study. According to the
Serrano (2020) every person is entitled to a counsel of his or her choice. The person may retain
the services of a lawyer based on the latter's known competence and expertise in a field of law.
“Pinagkakalooban po nila kame ng PAO”
(They provide the PAO) – CICL 6
“Mayroon pong pagtitipon na ginagawa sa amin tulad po ng binibigyan kami ng
pangangaral, ganon din po sa mga nagta trabaho kinakausap kami para po matulungan
kami na magbago at ayusin mga mali”
(we have a gatherings, they gave us the chance to study, the staffs helps us and gave us
the chance to change and correct our mistakes) – CICL 7
“Mayroon po silang programa na kung saan ay may pumupuntang pastor para matuto
kami ng salita ng Diyos”
(they have a program where there are pastors that visits us and we learned from the word
of God) – CICL 4
Theme 8. How can you assess the programs and support of Angeles City to those Children in
Conflict with the Law?
The CICL participants describe the programs and support of Angeles City as good and
effective. According to the participants the LGU has a program that helps them to become a
better person.
“Nakikita ko na nakakatulong ang program at suporta sa akin upang mapabago ang
buhay ko.”
(I see that the program and support helps me to change my life) – CICL 1
“Tinutulungan po nila kaming magbago at magkaroon ulit ng kumpyansa sa sarili”
(they help us to change at to regain self trust) CICL 4
 “Kahit papaano po ay mayroong nababago sa dumadaan na araw na nasa loob kami ng
programa dahil sa suporta nila at pag trato ng maayos samin”

(there is change happened to my daily life inside the center because of the programs and
support and because they treated us good) - CICL 6

Research Question 3. hat is the perspective of the participants on the Juvenile Justice System
Program?

Theme 9. Effects of Intervention Program

The intervention programs of the LGU helps the CICL participants to become a good
person, realize their mistakes, and change their life for better. According to Salazar (2019) a
person regardless of their status must be given a chance to have a better life. The government
must provide programs and intervention to support the needs of every individual even they are in
conflict with the law.

” Sa araw-araw na nagdadaan po, nakikita ko na kahalagahan ng pakikinig at hindi pag

gawa ng mali, dahil na rin sa programa natutulungan kami na magbago ang ugali”

(as days goes by, I saw the importance of listening and doing the right things, it is
because of the programs that helps me to change.) – CICL 6

“Napag isip isip ko po ang mga mali na aking nagawa”

(I realized my mistakes) - CICL 5

“Naiisip ko na pong ayusin ang aking sarili at hindi po pumasok sa isip ko na naiiba ako
dahil sa magandang pakikitungo nila sa akin”

(I decided to change, it never comes to my mind that I am others because staffs in the
center treated me well) – CICL 4

Theme 10. Plan after the Program

The Angeles City Government provides a program for the CICL to continue their study.
According to UNESCO (2022) Education is a basic human right that works to raise men and
women out of poverty, level inequalities and ensure sustainable development.
“Malaki ang naitulong ng programang ito saakin at kung ako ay magkakaroon po ng
chance, gusto ko po makapag aral ulit at bumawi sa aking mga magulang sa maling
bagay na aking nagawa”
(the program have a great help to me, if I where given a chance I want to continue my
study at do good to my parents) - CICL 2
 “Ang plano ko pagkatapos nang programa ay makapag aral. Sobrang malaking tulong
ang programang ito.”
(my plan after this program is to study, this program is a big help) – CICL 3
“Ang plano ko kapag natapos ako dito ay mag-aaral ulit ako... oo malaki ang natulong
ng program sa buhay ko.”
(my plan when I finish this program is to continue my study. Yes this program have a big
help to my life) - CICL 4

Theme 11. Describe the Environment

The CICL participants as friendly environment, good environment, clean, and happy even
sometimes they felt sad. According to Somera (2020) it is an integral part for a person to change
if their environment gave them the chance to do good. A good environment situation may help an
individual to appreciate the value of life.
“Minsan po masaya, minsan din po malungkot kase namimiss ko po yung nanay tsaka
tatay ko mga kapatid”
(sometomes happy but sometimes I felt sad because I miss my parents and siblings) CICL
–5
“Maganda at maayos po ang pakikitungo sa amin hindi po namin nararamdaman na
kami ay iba sa kanila”
(Beautiful and they treated us well, we never felt that we are other) – CICL 6
“Kahit papaano po ay mayroong nababago sa dumadaan na araw na nasa loob kami ng
programa dahil sa suporta nila at pag trato ng maayos samin”
(so far there is change happen daily when we are inside the center because of the
programs and interventions and of the support given to us) – CICL 7

Research Question 4. How may the participants describe their experiences in the juvenile justice
system program of Angeles City, Pampanga?

Theme 12. Challenges Encountered

Based on the interview conducted among the CICL participants, most of them experience
homesick. The are not feel at home at the first time they stayed in the center. Based on the study
of Sumaca (2021) person under the age of below 19 still have the attachment to their family and
they easily get miss their family. Family attachment is still on their mind.

“para po saakin yung pagka walay ko po sa aking mga magulang at kapatid”

(for me the separation from my parents and siblings) – CICL 1
 “Nung bago pa lang ako ay natakot ako na baka may gawing hindi maganda saakin
dahil sa nagawa kong kasalanan, pero nagkamali po pala ako dahil sobrang bait ng mga
tao dito at naalagaan kami ng tama.”
(When I was new, I was afraid that someone might do something bad to me because of
the mistake I made, but I was wrong because the people here are so kind and took care of
us properly.) – CICL 3

“Wala naman po nagiging problema namimiss ko lang po talaga yung pamilya ko”
(There's really no problem, I just really miss my family.) – CICL 5

Theme 13. Addressing the Problems Encountered

Based on the responses of the CICL participants, for them to relieve from home sickness,
they just enjoy the activities in the center and wait for their family to visit them.

“Hinihintay ko lang po sila na bumisita saken tsaka sinasabe kopo sa sarili ko na diko
na uulitin yung ginawa ko”
("I'm just waiting for them to visit me, and I keep telling myself that I won't repeat what I
did.") – CICL 4

“Sumunod po ako sa mga kailangan gawin at nung nagtagal na po nalaman ko na

maganda naman po pala ang plano nila sa amin”
("I followed what needed to be done, and eventually, I found out that their plan for us is
actually good.") – CICL 5

“Nung kinausap nila ako ahm... sinubukan kong makisama sa kanila anggang sa naging
komportable ako.”
("When they talked to me, um... I tried to get along with them until I became
comfortable.") – CICL 7

Theme 14. Support or Program Still needed

Based on the responses of the participants, the programs and support given by the LGU
of Angeles City are all good and helpful, but still participants are still looking for a good
counseling services, and emotional support.

“Para saakin wala naman dahil nabibigay naman yung pangangailangan ko sa pang
araw-araw”
("For me, there's no problem because my everyday needs are being provided.") – CICL 2

“Sa program wala masyado dahil nabibigay nila ang pangangailangan ko... sa mga
magulang ko nalang siguro yun yung kailangan ko suporta nila.”
("In the program, there isn't much lacking because they provide for my needs... maybe
the support I need is from my parents.") – CICL 3

“Wala napo, pero siguro kung meron man po pera kase mahirap lang po kame kaya
nakagawa ako ng mali”
 ("I don't have any now, but maybe if I had money, because we are poor, that's why I made
a mistake.") – CICL 4

Theme 15. Effectiveness of the Intervention program given by the Angeles City.
In terms of describing the effectiveness of the intervention program given by the Angeles
City LGU, the participants rated the effectiveness as good and effective. Based on their
experiences, the programs and interventions of the LGU helps them to be more productive and
think on a positive side.

“Wala pong problema sa pakikitungo nila sa amin maayos po lahat at di po namin

nararamdaman na iba kami sa kanila”
("There's no problem with how they treat us; everything is fine, and we don't feel like
we're different from them.") – CICL 5

“Mabuti ang programang interbensyon na ipinagkaloob sa amin ng pamahalaan nakaka

Kain kame ng tatlong beses sa isang araw at inaalagaan din nila kami.”
("The government intervention program granted to us is good. We get to eat three times a
day, and they take care of us as well.") – CICL 6

“Para sakin medyo okay naman dahil nabibigay ang mga madaling pangangailangan
namin at hindi naman kami tinuturing na iba kahit papaano at maayos ang
pangangalaga samin”
("For me, it's somewhat okay because our basic needs are being met, and we're not really
treated differently, plus they take care of us properly.") – CICL 7

4.1. Discussion
This study focuses on investigating the lived experiences of the CICL undergoing the
Juvenile Justice system of the Angeles City, Pampanga. Based on the data gathered, the
following are where the interpretation of the data.

1. Demographic Profile
The demographic profile of the participants plays a vital role in this study specially the
age. There is a specific age bracket under the law to consider as CICL. Based on the data
gathered, it is showed that the age of the participants are ranges from 13 to 17 years old.
This result is parallel on how a minor had been define by the Philippine Law. In terms of
the educational background, participants are all in the primary and secondary level of
education and most of them committed crime against property and under the
comprehensive dangerous drugs act. Based also on the information given by the
participants, they are all 3 to 6 months stayed in the center.
2. The Role of the City Social Welfare and Development Office
In terms on the assistance or programs of the CSWDO, the participants states that the
Angeles City provides all the basic needs of the CICL including financial support and
medical care. Additionally, the participants also emphasizes that they are also receiving
free legal advise from the PAO.
3. Perspective on the Juvenile Justice System Program
 When it comes to the participants’ perspective on the Juvenile Justice System of the city,
according to the participants, the programs given to them helps them in their personal
growth and rehabilitation journey. The programs and intervention provided to them
encourage the participants to be accountable on their actions, self-awareness, and help
them to change. The participants also point out that they have plan in the future like
continuing their education after the program. On the other side, the participants
experiencing homesickness, but they value the worth that the program can benefit to
them.
4. Experiences in the Juvenile Justice System Program
Based on the experiences of the participants, at the start they experiencing difficulties to
socialize with other people inside the center, as a result they experienced major emotional
problems like homesickness, which shows that the participants still have a strong
connection with their family. But due to the process of the program, they are able to adopt
the situation and use these as their motivation to finished the program.

4.2 Conclusion
To summarize, the study offers an in-depth understanding of the experiences of those
involved in the juvenile justice system program in Angeles City, Pampanga. A number of
important conclusions are crafted from the examination of participant viewpoints,
program experiences, support services, and demographic profiles.
1. Participants' demographic profiles display that they are mostly male and span a wide
diversity of ages, with teenagers making up the majority. While there is a wide range
of educational backgrounds among those enrolled in secondary education, drug-
related and property crimes account for the majority of violations. The fact that
participation lasts anywhere from three to six months highlights the need of ongoing
supervision and support.
2. The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) plays a critical role in
providing access to basic necessities, financial help, and medical aid, among other
forms of needed support. The well-being and rehabilitation of participants are
enhanced by programs that emphasize character development, education, and legal
representation.
3. The program's beneficial effects on rehabilitation and personal development are
emphasized by the opinions of the participants. Notwithstanding early difficulties like
homesickness, participants value the program's caring and supporting environment.
Plans to pursue post-program education emphasize hopes for a better future and a
smooth transition back into society.
4. The program's experiences with participants show a complex interaction of
difficulties, coping mechanisms, and perceived efficacy. Even though the program
takes care of a lot of their urgent requirements, participants say they would like more
comprehensive rehabilitation programs and continuous counseling assistance.
4.3 Recommendations
Based on the results and findings of the study, some recommendations can be made to
improve the effectiveness and impact of the juvenile justice system program in Angeles City,
Pampanga:
1. Improve Family Participation: The program should actively involve families in the
involvement process, recognizing the significance of family support in the recovery
process. Regular family rehabilitation sessions, visitation schedules, and educational
programs designed to foster better understanding and communication between
participants and their families are a few examples of this.
2. Cover Mental Health Support: Participants' overall recovery depends on attending to
their emotional health. To help participants deal with problems like homesickness,
trauma, and stress, the program should provide mental health services like counseling
and therapy.
3. Expand Educational Opportunities: Reintegrating people into society requires
education, which is essential. Prioritizing educational support should be a top priority
for the program. This includes giving participants access to formal education, career
training, and skill development opportunities that are catered to their needs and
interests.
4. The program's interventions should be based on restorative justice theories, which
highlight relationship restoration and damage repair. Encouraging responsibility,
compassion, and understanding between participants and impacted parties—such as
victims and the community—is part of this.
5. Offer Complete Rehabilitation Services: It might be difficult for participants to
reintegrate into the community after leaving the program. Complete rehabilitation
services, including as mentorship, job placement support, follow-up support, and
community reintegration programs, should be provided by the program to assurance
that participants have the networks and tools they need for long-term success.
6. Endlessly Evaluate and Improve: Finding chances for improvement and adjustment
interventions need regular monitoring and evaluation of the program's effectiveness.
Strong frameworks for monitoring and evaluating the program should be established,
participant, family, and stakeholder feedback should be gathered, and data-driven
awarenesses should be used to continuously improve program delivery.