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Juvenile Justice and
Welfare Act of 2006 as
amended by RA 10630
CHILD
a person under 18 years of age
b. DETERMINATION OF DISCERNMENT-
where the child is above 15 but below 18
years old
INTERVENTION
• where the child is 15 and below in which
case the social worker shall immediately turn
over the child to his parents/guardians and
the appropriate intervention is determined in
consultation with the child and the
parents/guardians.
INTERVENTION
If parents/guardians could not be located, the
child may be released to a
(1) Registered Non-Governmental or Religious
organization;
(2) Member of a Barangay Council for the
Protection of Children (BCPC),
(3) Local social worker; and
(4) in the absence of the enumeration, to the
DSWD
Factors in determining Appropriate
Intervention Programs
1. Personal circumstances of the
child;
2. Needs of the child
3. Family and social background of
the child
4. Influence of the family and
environment on the child's
growth
Factors in determining Appropriate
Intervention Programs
5. Ability and willingness of parents to
guide and supervise
6. Nature and circumstances of the
offense charged
7. Availability of community based
programs for intervention
8. Best interest of the child
DISCERNMENT
DISCERNMENT - where the child is over
15 but below 18 who acted:
3. COURT LEVEL
a. DPs specified under (1)(a) to (1) (g);
b. written or oral reprimand or citation
c. fine
d. payment of cost of proceedings or
e. institutional care and custody
Termination of Diversion Proceedings