CHAPTER 7 FINALS Flashcards
(27 cards)
Philosophy
Children are our most important asset. All citizens, including the police, should help
protect their rights.
As more and more children are driven into a life of deprivation, suffering and criminality,
it becomes important for the police to understand that children should be treated according to
the specific nature and state of their growth and development regardless of life situations.
Rehabilitation-rather than punishment-should be the goal of police efforts.
LEGAL BARES
The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice,
otherwise known as the Beijing Rules, stipulates that police officers who frequently or
exclusively deal with juveniles or are primarily engaged in the prevention of juvenile crimes should be specially instructed and trained. In large cities, special police units should be established to exclusively deal with juveniles.
Proclamation No. 20, signed by former President Corazon C. Aquino on August 12, 1986, emphasizes the policy of the state to promote the well-being and total development of the Filipino youth and children, protecting them from exploitation, abuse, improper influences, hazards and other conditions or circumstances prejudicial to their physical, mental, emotional,
social, and moral development. This proclamation also created the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Protection of Children, of which the former Philippine Constabulary Integrated National Police (PC/INP), currently the Philippine National Police (PNP), is a member.
GENERAL POLICY
It is the responsibility of the police to ensure public safety to protect lives, properties, and the rights of every individual, including children. This entails enforcing laws. maintaining peace and order, preventing crimes, effecting the arrest of offenders, to provide for their custody and rehabilitation, investigating the commission of all crimes and offenses, and bringing the offenders to justice
Are persons below eighteen (18) years of age. Child, youth, juvenile or minor may be used interchangeably.
CHILDREN
Are children who are abandoned, neglected, abused and exploited, disabled, victims of prostitution and pedophiles, runaways, delinquent, youth offenders and drug dependents, street children, working children, children in situations of armed conflict, children in cultural communities, and children victims of natural disasters.
CHILDREN IN ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES (CEDC)
Is one without proper parental care for a period of at least six (6) consecutive months. This includes a foundling.
ABANDONED CHILD
Is one who is unreasonably deprived of his/her basic needs to survival, such as food, clothing, shelter, and/or education.
NEGLECTED CHILD
Is one who has been involved in a sexual activity with an adult or any person older or bigger, where the child was used as sexual object for gratification of the older person’s needs and desires. This includes children-victims of rape and incest
SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILD
Is one who has been inflicted with non-accidental or unreasonable physical injuries by parents, guardians or custodian to a degree which, if not immediately remedied, could seriously impair the child’s growth and development or result in
permanent disability or even death.
PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILD
Is one who has been inflicted with unreasonable punishment other than physical punishment through excessive verbal assault or non-violent harassment.
PSYCHOLOGICALLY ABUSED CHILD
Is one who has been induced or forced by parents/guardians or other persons or circumstances to indulge in activities which endanger his moral, emotional, and social development.
EXPLOITED CHILD
Are children who have been forcibly displaced as a result of violent confrontation between two opposing forces.
CHILDREN IN SITUTATION OF ARMED CONFLICT (CSAC)
Is one below eighteen (18) years old who has committed a misdemeanor but whose case has been filed in court.
DELINQUENT YOUTH
Is one who is below eighteen (18) years old but over nine (9) years old upon the commission of a criminal offense, and whose case has been filed in court.
YOUTH OFFENDER
Is one engaged in any economic activity who suffers serious threats to his/her protection, health, safety and moral well-being,
WORKING CHILD
Is composed of five components/pillars, that is, the police, the prosecution, the courts, the corrections, and the community. All are involved in handling youth offenders and CEDC
JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM (JJS)
Guidelines and Procedures
Specialization in handling and protection of Children in especially difficult circumstances requires the application of appropriate techniques, approaches and procedures in the processing of their cases. Through this, efficiency and effectiveness in the protection and rehabilitation of the CEDC are enhanced and promoted.
The guidelines have two major components, namely: 1) Management of Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances, and 2) Recording/Reporting. Each component consists of recommended courses of action which the Women’s and Children’s Protection Center (WCPC) and/or the Women’s and Children’s Protection Officers (WCPO) must observe and implement.
Management of Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances
The broad field of police work has become increasingly important in the protection and rehabilitation of children in especially difficult circumstances. It is therefore crucial that the relationship that is established between the police and the child should help guide the latter towards a constructive life in the community, instead of intensifying anti-social feelings or fear of persons in authority.
Management of Child as Accused
Handling an accused child requires adequate knowledge of the past offenses he/she has committed, the facts and circumstances relating to each offense committed, and the seriousness of the offense. Particular attention should also be given the social factors affecting children. As the police gain experience in handling these cases, their skills in managing cases of children who commit offenses will also be developed further.
Is the stage of first contact between the offender and the apprehending police. It is important at this stage to spare the child from traumatic experiences which he/she may carry with him/her throughout his/her lifetime.
APPREHENSION
Specifically interviewing, is an important aspect of the job of every law enforcer.
INVESTIGATION/INTERVIEWING
Can have a traumatic effect on the child is without merit, unless the child is a first offender.
FINGERPRINTING
If there is reasonable cause to believe that the child in police custody is likely to repeat his/her offense, or if the offender is a habitual runaway, this is is necessary to provide identification records for future comparison.
FINGERPRINTING
Is the temporary care of the child in a physically restricting facility pending court dis position and/or while waiting transfer to a rehabilitation center.
DETENTION
