(3) Community volunteer projects;
(4) Leadership training;
(5) Social services;
(6) Homelife services;
(7) Health services; .
(8) Spiritual enrichment; and
(9) Community and family welfare services.
In accordance therewith, the family of the child in conflict with the law shall endeavor to actively
participate in the community-based rehabilitation.
Based on the progress of the youth in the community, a final report will be forwarded by the local
social welfare and development officer to the court for final disposition of the case.
If the community-based programs are provided as diversion measures under Chapter II, Title V, the
programs enumerated above shall be made available to the child in conflict with the law.
SEC. 53. Youth Rehabilitation Center. - The youth rehabilitation center shall provide 24-hour group
care, treatment and rehabilitation services under the guidance of a trained staff where residents are
cared for under a structured therapeutic environment with the end view of reintegrating them in their
families and communities as socially functioning individuals. A quarterly report shall be submitted by
the center to the proper court on the progress of the children in conflict with the law. Based on the
progress of the youth in the center, a final report will be forwarded to the court for final disposition of
the case. The DSWD shall establish youth rehabilitation centers in each region of the country.
SEC. 54. Objectives of Community Based Programs. - The objectives of community-based
programs are as follows:
(a) Prevent disruption in the education or means of livelihood of the child in conflict with the
law in case he/she is studying, working or attending vocational learning institutions;
(b) Prevent separation of the child in conflict with the law from his/her parents/guardians to
maintain the support system fostered by their relationship and to create greater awareness of
their mutual and reciprocal responsibilities;
(c) Facilitate the rehabilitation and mainstreaming of the child in conflict with the law and
encourage community support and involvement; and
(d) Minimize the stigma that attaches to the child in conflict with the law by preventing jail
detention.
SEC. 55. Criteria of Community-Based Programs. - Every LGU shall establish community-based
programs that will focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration of the child. All programs shall meet
the criteria to be established by the JJWC which shall take into account the purpose of the program,
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