Narrative On JJWC
Narrative On JJWC
Narrative On JJWC
The Department of Education enjoined all schools to participate in the observance of the
6th Juvenile Justice and Consciousness Week with the theme, “Mapagkalingang Hustisya:Ugaliin
at Pagtibayin.” The said observance from November 19-25, 2017 supports the activities led by
According to DepEd Undersecretary Atty. Alberto Muyot, the theme highlights the
concept of restorative justice. He further explained that restorative justice refers to the principle
of resolving conflicts with the maximum involvement of the offender, offended and the
community. Additionally, it also aims to achieve “reparation for the victim;” “reconciliation of
the offender that he/she can be integrated into society;” and “enhancement of public safety by
activating the offender, the victim and the community in prevention strategies.”
In line with this, Santo Tomas National High School actively participated in the
observance of the JJWC through a film showing and symposium. The program took part last
November 24, 2017. It started with a prayer led by assigned students and followed immediately
with the singing of the national anthem. The next part of the program was the giving of welcome
message from the Head teacher III of the Mathematics department, Rosie A. Manalo. She also
presented the participants, facilitators and resource speakers for the symposium. After the
presentation, the participants were asked to watch the film titled “BIBOY”. The short film
clearly showed the process of diversion and initial contact for Children in Conflict with the Law
(CICL). After the show, students were encouraged to make a reaction on the film. These
reactions were shared and discussed orally by the participants as well as the speakers. The
discussions were facilitated by the Teacher 2 of the Senior High School Department, Donita-Jane
The latter part of the program was the discussion made by the resource speakers who are
members of PNP-Sto. Tomas as well heads from the said school. The first speaker for the
plenary session was the Chief of the Women and Children Desk, PO3 Novelyn M. Viernes who
talked about what RA 9344 is or the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act. The second speaker for the
plenary session was a 3rd year Law student, a Non-Uniformed Personnel from PNP-Santo Tomas
who works as a Crime Registrar. Mr. Jojo A. Tarun talked about Restorative Justice Approaches
and Strategies. The last speaker is the Head Teacher II of the TLE department, Tonison A.
Talaue, also a Law graduate. He focused on the discussion of the DepEd Guidelines and
Procedures in the Management of Children-at-Risk (CAR) and Children in Conflict with the Law
(CICL). Students were encouraged to participate by asking questions or concerns regarding CAR
and CICL. Questions and concerns were duly attended to and explained by the resource speakers.
At the end of the program, the facilitator reiterated the important points discussed by the
resource speakers. Flyers about Restorative Justice Approaches and Strategies were also given to
the participants. Overall, the program was a success because of the cooperation and unity