Manual in Handling Cases of Children at Risk and Children in Conflict With The Law

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL
PNP-NSU-24-1-16 (WCPC)
MANUAL IN HANDLING CASES

OF CHILDREN AT RISK AND
CHILDREN IN CONFLICT
WITH THE LAW
OCTOBER 2016
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL
Manual in Handling Cases of

Children at Risk and
Children in Conflict with the Law
Women and Children Protection Center

Camp Crame, Quezon City,
Philippines
2016
Republic of the Philippines
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City
MESSAGE
The noble spirit and intent behind Republic Act No.

9344, as amended by Republic Act No. 10360, encapsulate
one of the most basic tenets of international human rights law:
that the welfare of children must always be upheld.
Too many reports have reached the police where the

couriers of illegal drugs or the perpetrators of various crimes
are children. The principle of restorative justice mandates that
these erring children be afforded a chance to identify,
reconcile and atone for their wrongful acts, with the full and
convivial participation of the community and the victim.
The philosophy behind the thrust for restorative justice, instead of punitive justice
with its rigid adherence to the letter of the law, is to look beyond the offense committed
by the child. We must look into why it was committed, and what the circumstances and
social milieu of the child, the victim, and society in general are, in order to begin healing
and reintegration.
This Manual is a giant leap to that direction. The PNP continues to move forward
in keeping society safe and free from crime, while at the same time, safeguarding the
rights of all children. We stand by our sworn dutyto serve and to protect.
Congratulations for a job well done!
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National Police Commission
DIRECTORATE FOR INVESTIGATION AND DETECTIVE MANAGEMENT
MESSAGE
It is indeed an honor on my part as The Director for

Investigation and Detective Management to have the opportunity
to publish the enhanced PNP Manual in Handling CAR and CICL
Cases. I would like to congratulate PCSUPT ROSAURO V. ACIO,
the Chief, Women and Children Protection Center, with the aid of
the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) and the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for
providing guidance and direction needed in crafting this Manual.
International Law and humanitarian considerations dictate

that children in conflict with the law (CICL) shall be afforded with
opportunity to become productive members of society. This principle, which is expressed in
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international
agreements, is likewise mandated by the highest law of the land our Constitution.
The principle of restorative justice drives the State to view Children at Risk (CAR)
and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) not as malefactors or hardened criminals, but
as victims of an even greater injustice: the moral decay of society.
This Manual attempts to address the needs of CICL while balancing the rights of the
victims and protect the society in general, by providing insights and specific guidelines in
implementing Republic Act No. 9344 and its subsequent amendment, Republic Act No.
10630.
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NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management
Women and Children Protection Center
MESSAGE
The dedicated men and women of the WCPC have

always prioritized the elimination of crimes and incidences of
violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of children. We
constantly strive to see to it that the welfare and best interest of
children are upheld at all times.
This has been the thrust behind the creation of this

manual. With the alarming rise of offenses committed by
Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and the increase of
Children at Risk (CAR), we still remember that they are
children. They must never be mingled or mixed with hardened
criminals in jail and other penal institutions; instead, they must learn and face the
consequences of their actions in an environment where they are allowed to atone and
reform, and in time, become productive members of society. And in this, society itself
has to be their partners.
This manual is the by-product of the concerted efforts of the PNP, the Juvenile
Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), and other child protection agencies to give hope
for CAR and CICL. After days and nights of thoughtful recollection, we have taken the
tenets of and the noble philosophy behind R.A. 9344, as amended by R.A. 10630, and
integrated them into a manual for police officers and investigators handling CAR and
CICL cases.
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MESSAGE
Seven (7) years after the enactment of the Juvenile

Justice and Welfare Act (RA 9344) in 2006, the Juvenile
Justice and Welfare System that we all envisioned remained
an ideal that has yet to be fully realized. Thus, in 2013,
recognizing the gaps, deficiencies and gray areas in the
implementation of RA 9344, the Philippine legislature issued
RA 10630 to strengthen the fundamental structures for the
effective operation of the Philippine Juvenile Justice and
Welfare System, and installed safeguards and monitoring
mechanisms to ensure that the benefits of RA 9344 will be felt
by the stakeholders and the community in general.
On the second year of full implementation of strengthened RA 9344, the Juvenile

Justice and Welfare Council now stands with more hope and optimism that our vision of a
strong and effective Juvenile Justice System is within our grasp. We anchor our hopes and
plans on the formidable partnership we have established with the duty-bearers of RA 9344
such as the Philippine National Police who relentlessly supported us in all our endeavors to
institutionalize juvenile justice in the country.
The issuance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Manual in Handling CICL and
CAR Cases is indeed a big leap towards our vision. The fundamental principle of restorative
justice, guidelines on diversion, and child-sensitive procedures incorporated in the PNP
Manual will ensure a more meaningful implementation of the law on all fronts of the PNP. I
commend the Philippine National Police, especially the PNP Women and Children
Protection Center, for coming up with the Manual which would remove every police officers
apprehension and doubts in handling CICL and CAR cases, and clarify gray areas and
misconceptions on the interpretation of Republic Act No. 9344 as amended.
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I am confident that with the faithful use and implementation of this Manual in the
PNP, the public would soon understand the essence of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare
System and the vital role of the PNP in serving and protecting the future of the Filipino
nation.
Mabuhay ang Philippine National Police!
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FOREWORD
The criminal justice system under which the Philippine National Police mainly
operates is intricately intertwined with the Juvenile Justice System. To correct a
common misconception, criminal justice is not the opposite or contradiction of juvenile
justice. Instead, these two systems connect and interface to achieve the same end
justice.
The relationship, legal framework and processes on how duty-bearers involved in

both criminal and juvenile justice interoperate and network are captured and embodied
in another vital document which explains, integrates and completes these two systems
into a seamless whole the Integrated Care Management Protocol in the
Management of CAR and CICL (ICMP for brevity). The ICMP explains in detail the
Process Flowcharts of RA 9344 as amended and the distinct and individual role and
function of duty-bearers and stakeholders operating under the Juvenile Justice and
Welfare System. The ICMP describes and clarifies what happens before, during and
after a CICL is handled by a particular duty-bearer from initial contact to investigation
and court process for the commitment of a child in a youth rehabilitation center, after
care services, and reintegration into the society to give the duty-bearers a deeper
understanding of the bigger picture of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare System.
We should understand that the PNP Manual in Handling Cases of CAR and CICL
does not operate in silo. It is designed to harmonize and complement the existing
processes and Manuals of other government agencies involved in both criminal and
juvenile justice such as the Prosecutors Manual on Handling Child-Related Cases,
Guidelines Department of Education, Barangay Protocol, DSWD Guidelines on
Community-Based Management of CICL Cases and Supreme Court Revised Rules on
Juveniles in Conflict with the Law, to name a few. The PNP Manual in Handling Cases
of Children at Risk (CAR) and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) is thus just a part
of overall system which connects criminal investigation and juvenile justice.
On this note, police officers are advised to also refer to the Integrated Care
Management Protocol in Handling CAR and CICL for a complete and better
understanding of the PNP Manual and its role under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare
System.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY PAGES
Chief, PNPs Message i

TDIDMs Message ii
Chief, WCPCs Message iii
JJWC Chairpersons Message iv
Foreword v
CHAPTER 1 RESCUING A CHILD AT RISK (CAR) 1

Section 1-1 Who is a Child at Risk 1
Section 1-2 Rescuing Children who are at Risk of Becoming CICL 2
Section 1-3 Rescuing CAR who Violate Ordinance or Commit 3
Decriminalize Acts
CHAPTER 2 WHO IS A CICL? 4
CHAPTER 3 INITIAL CONTACT 5

Section 3-1 Protection upon Initial Contact 5
Section 3-2 Who may Conduct Initial Contact 5
Section 3-3 General Rules in Conducting Initial Contact 6
Section 3-4 Apprehending a Child With a Warrant 7
Section 3-5 Apprehending a Child Without a Warrant 7
Section 3-6 Prohibited Acts During Initial Contact 8
Section 3-7 Preserving the Scene of the Crime 9
Section 3-8 Assistance to Victim of CICL 9
Section 3-9 Conducting Initial Contact in an Educational 9
Institution
Section 3-10 If the Child is a CAR 10
Section 3-11 If the Offense is Light 10
Section 3-12 If the Offense is Serious or Non-Serious 11
CHAPTER 4 RECEIVING CICL CASES IN THE STATION 12

Section 4-1 Where a Case is Filed Directly at the Station 12
Section 4-2 Where a Child is Taken into Custody by a Private 12
Citizen or Police Officer
Section 4-3 Receiving Reports or Cases Referred or Reported by 13
Educational Institutions
Section 4-4 Where the Case was Filed because Diversion Failed 14
in the Barangay
Section 4-5 Duties of the Police Officers upon Receiving the CICL 15
at the Police Station
Section 4-6 Prohibited acts while a Child is in the Police Station 15
CHAPTER 5 INITIAL INVESTIGATION 17
Chapter 5-1 Processing of the CICL 17
Chapter 5-2 Investigating the Crime Committed 23
Chapter 5-3 Taking the Statement of the Child 26
Chapter 5-4 Turning Over the Physical Custody of the Child and 27
Referring the Case of the Child
Chapter 5-5 Duty to Maintain Strict Confidentiality 34
Chapter 5-6 Preparing the Initial Investigation Report 34
CHAPTER 6 DIVERSION AT THE POLICE 35

INVESTIGATION STAGE
Chapter 6-1 When Diversion may be Conducted at the Police 35
Investigation Stage
Chapter 6-2 Determination if Diversion is Appropriate and 36
Desirable
Chapter 6-3 Diversion Committee and the Case Manager 37
Chapter 6-4 Determining the Proper Intervention 37
Chapter 6-5 Diversion Proceedings 39
Chapter 6-6 Implementation and Case Management 42
Chapter 6-7 Failure of Diversion 43
Chapter 6-8 Termination and Closure of Diversion 43
Chapter 6-9 Suspension of Prescriptive Period of the Offense 43
CHAPTER 7 RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT 44

WITH THE LAW
CHAPTER 8 MAINTAINING RECORDS OF THE CASE 46

AND REGISTRY OF THE CICL
Section 8-1 Maintaining the Pink Blotter for CICL 46
Section 8-2 Maintaining a Coding System for CICL Cases 46
Section 8-3 Making an Entry in the Police Blotter and the 47
PNP IRS
Section 8-4 Maintaining a CICL Folder 47
Section 8-5 Use of Records of CICL 48
Section 8-6 Sealing of Records and Removal of Fingerprints and 48
Photograph
CHAPTER 9 ENSURING CONFIDENTIALITY 49

Section 9-1 Ensuring Confidentiality in Handling Documents 49
Section 9-2 Medical Examination Results 50
Section 9-3 When Records may be Disclosed 50
ANNEXES 51
Annex A Case Summary 52
Annex B Initial Contact Form 53
Annex C Intake Form for Children at Risk (CAR) 54
Annex D Intake Form for Children in Conflict with the Law 56
(CICL)
Annex E Complaint Form 59
Annex F Referral Form 60
Annex G Feedback Form 61
Annex H Investigation Report 62
Annex I Table of Penalties 64
DEFINITION OF TERMS 71
TABLE OF ABBREVIATION 74
APPENDICES 75
REFERENCES 89
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 90
PNPM-NSU-24-1-16 (WCPC) RESTRICTED
CHAPTER 1
RESCUING A CHILD AT RISK (CAR)
Section 1-1 Who is a Child at Risk?
1.1 At risk of becoming a Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL). CAR refers to
children who are vulnerable to and at risk of behaving in a way that can harm
themselves or others, or vulnerable and at risk of being pushed and exploited to come
into conflict with the law because of personal, family and social circumstances, such as,
but not limited to, the following:
a. being abused by any person through sexual, physical, psychological,

mental, economic or any other means, and the parents or guardians
refuse, are unwilling, or unable to provide protection for the child;
b. being exploited sexually or economically;
c. being abandoned or neglected, and after diligent search and inquiry, the
parents or guardians cannot be found;
d. coming from a dysfunctional or broken family or being without a parent or
guardian;
e. being out of school;
f. being a street child;
g. being a member of a gang;
h. living in a community with a high level of criminality or drug abuse; and
i. living in situations of armed conflict.
1.2 Violation of ordinances. CAR also includes those children who violate the
ordinances enacted by local governments, concerning juvenile status offenses
enumerated in Section 57-A of R.A. No. 9344 as amended by R.A. No. 10630 , such as,
but not limited to:
a. curfew violations
b. truancy
c. parental disobedience
d. anti-smoking and anti-drinking laws, as well as those concerning light
offenses and misdemeanors against public order or safety such as, but
not limited to:
1) disorderly conduct
2) public scandal
3) harassment
4) drunkenness
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5) public intoxication
6) criminal nuisance
7) vandalism
8) gambling
9) mendicancy
10) littering
11) public urination, and
12) trespassing
1.3 Decriminalized acts when committed by Children. CAR also includes those
who commit any of the following:
a. Prostitution (Article 202 of the Revised Penal Code);

b. Mendicancy (Presidential Decree No. 1563); and
c. Sniffing of rugby (Presidential Decree No. 1619).
Section 1-2 Rescuing Children who are at Risk of Becoming CICL
In rescuing CAR as stated in Section 1-1.1, the WCPD shall follow the protocol in
rescuing a child victim. The WCPD Officer shall immediately meet with the social worker
to plan the rescue and determine the action necessary to protect the child. The planning
and conduct of rescue operations shall proceed as follows:
a. The WCPD Officer shall immediately verify the matter and gather more
information.
b. The WCPD Officer shall contact the DSWD/LSWDO, other units of the
PNP (if necessary) and the concerned barangay officials to map out the
rescue operations, identify tasks and responsibilities, and identify support
agencies or services.
c. Confidential information may be shared only with those directly involved in
the planning and conduct of the rescue operation.
d. The WCPD Officer shall lead the rescue operation. The social worker, at a
safe distance, shall take custody of the child victim.
Depending on the nature of the case, the composition of the rescue team shall
vary. The composite team shall, however, properly observe role delineation with the
police as lead agency in rescuing the child and apprehending alleged perpetrators if
any.
The police, however, may immediately rescue a child at risk if coordinating the
rescue operations with the nearest available social worker would compromise the safety
of the child.
As soon as the child is rescued, the child shall be endorsed to the LSWDO and
the rescue operations entered in the Pink Blotter or Mandatory Registry.
Section 1-3 Rescuing CAR who Violate Ordinance or Commit

Decriminalized Acts
If the child is a CAR included in Section 1-1.2 and Section 1-1.3, the responding
officer shall immediately rescue the child and shall undertake the following;
a. Give the child a friendly advice or payo or a simple warning not to repeat
the act/s she/he has committed;
b. Immediately notify the parents or guardians for their proper intervention in
the treatment of the child;
c. Immediately transfer the physical custody of the child directly to the
barangay of residence for proper disposition;
d. If the child is a resident of another municipality or city, turnover the CAR to
the LSWDO of the place where the offense was committed.
e. Whenever a case is referred to the Barangay or the LSWDO and
documents need to be submitted, the WCPD Officer shall submit the
records of the case in a sealed envelope with the CAR CASE written
conspicuously on the upper right-hand corner of the face of the envelope
with appropriate receipts for the documents.
In all cases, the responding officer shall take down the facts of the case in his/her
tickler and shall report the incident to the WCPD Officer who shall enter the incident in
the Pink Blotter or Mandatory Registry.
CHAPTER 2
WHO IS A CICL?
A Child in conflict with the law or CICL refers to a child who is alleged as,
accused of, or adjudged as, having committed an offense under Philippine laws. The
offenses under this rule do not include those violations stated in Section 1-1.2 and
Section 1-1.3.
CHAPTER 3
INITIAL CONTACT
Initial contact with the child refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of a
child in conflict with the law by police officers or private citizens. It includes
apprehension with or without a warrant.
Police officers shall take note that the physical custody of the child shall be
turned over to the appropriate persons or agencies as provided in Section 5-4, within
eight hours after initial contact.
Section 3-1 Protection upon Initial Contact
The CICL shall enjoy the rights laid down in R.A. No. 9344 as amended and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations, and shall enjoy the protection of other laws,
whenever applicable from the first time that the child comes in contact with the Juvenile
Justice and Welfare System.
The right to privacy of a child in conflict with the law shall be respected at all
stages of the proceedings. As such, all records and proceedings involving children in
conflict with the law, from initial contact until the final disposition of the case, shall be
considered privileged and confidential as provided in Chapter 9.
Section 3-2 Who may Conduct Initial Contact
First responders, beat patrol officers, WCPD and other responding police officers
who shall have initial contact with a CICL is covered under this Manual.
Section 3-3 General Rules in Conducting Initial Contact
3.1 Procedures in apprehending a CICL. The following procedures shall be

observed in conducting initial contact:
a. The apprehending officer shall identify himself/herself to the child and

shall introduce herself/himself as kuya or ate to the child and show his her
proper identification card as a police officer.
b. If the apprehending officer is wearing a vest or a jacket while in uniform,
she/he shall show her/his nameplate and/or badge to the child.
c. If the apprehending officer is in civilian clothes, he/she shall show his/her
identification card.
d. The apprehending officer shall conduct the search of the child in a friendly,
non-degrading and gender-sensitive manner. A female child shall only be
searched by a female police officer.
3.2 What to explain to the child. The police officer shall explain to the child, in
simple language, and in a language or dialect which the child can understand:
a. The reason for placing the child under custody;

b. The offense allegedly committed; and
c. The childs constitutional and other rights as down in Chapter 7.
The apprehending officer shall read the following Rights of a Person Under
Custodial Investigation to the Child in a language or dialect which he/she understands:
You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand?
You have the right to have an independent and competent counsel of your
choice. Do you understand?
If you cannot afford the services of a lawyer, the government will provide a
lawyer to assist you free of charge. Do you understand?
Anything you say will be used against you in any court of law. Do you
understand all these rights?
If the child cannot understand the language or local dialect or suffers from
disability, immediately bring the child to the station for proper assistance.
The apprehending officer shall immediately notify the childs parents or

guardians, the LSWDO and the PAO of the childs apprehension. The notification shall
be made not later than eight (8) hours after termination.
3.3 Prevention of violence, injury or humiliation. The apprehending officer shall

prevent any possible violence or injury that may be inflicted against the child by any
person, including the victim or the complainant from the time the CICL is taken into
custody.
The apprehending officer shall secure the child from public attention and
humiliation.
3.4 If the CICL resists apprehension. If the CICL resists apprehension, the
apprehending officer may use reasonable force to take the child into custody.
But if the best interest of the CICL warrants it, the apprehending officer may call
for his units assistance in apprehending the child. The apprehending officer shall state
clearly that a CICL is involved.
Section 3-4 Apprehending a Child With a Warrant
If a CICL is to be apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest, the police officer

shall serve the warrant of arrest to the CICL according to the rules provided in this
Chapter. The Police Operational Procedures shall apply suppletorily.
In all cases, the warrant shall be served to the CICL in the presence of his/her
parents or guardians or the local social worker.
Section 3-5 Apprehending a Child Without a Warrant
The police officer may apprehend a CICL without a warrant, when:
a. In his presence, the CICL to be apprehended has committed, is actually

committing, or is attempting to commit an offense;
b. An offense has just been committed and he has probable cause to
believe, based on personal knowledge of facts or circumstances, that the
CICL to be apprehended has committed it;
c. The CICL to be apprehended is a resident of a youth institution and he
has escaped from it.
In conducting the initial contact, the police officer shall follow the rules provided in
this Chapter.
Section 3-6 Prohibited Acts during Initial Contact
6.1 Use of instruments of force or restraint. The apprehending officer shall avoid
displaying and/or using instruments of force or restraint (including baton, handcuffs,
guns, sticks, etc) during initial contact.
As provided under Sec. 21 of R.A. 9344 as amended, a police officer may only
use an instrument of force or restraint when absolutely necessary and only after all
other methods of control have been exhausted and have failed.
Whenever handcuffing is necessary, the apprehending officer shall ensure that

the child is not exposed to the public to avoid embarrassment and humiliation. The
apprehending officer may cover the instruments of restraint used.
If force, handcuffs or other instruments of restraint are employed on the child, the
police officer shall record such fact, the reason for using them, and report it to the
WCPD Officer in the station. These facts shall be recorded in the Pink Blotter or the
Mandatory Registry.
6.2 Unnecessary violence and force. Use of unnecessary violence and force
against the child is absolutely prohibited without exception. Using unnecessary violence
and force is a criminal offense.
6.3 Body search by an officer of the opposite gender. A child in conflict with the
law who is in custody shall not be searched by a police officer of the opposite gender.
6.4 Vulgar language. All duty-bearers shall not use vulgar or profane words against,
or in the presence of the CICL.
6.5 Committing sexual advances on the child. Police officers shall not sexually
harass or abuse, or make sexual advances on the CICL. Criminal and administrative
charges shall be filed against police officers who perpetrate sexual offenses upon a
CICL.
6.6 Torture. Police officers shall not use torture or inflict cruel punishment and other
forms of violence and abuse on children.
6.7 If prohibited acts were committed. If the acts mentioned above were
committed during initial contact, the police officer concerned shall exercise authority to
stop the one employing violence to the child, place the child in a secure place away
from the abuser, and report the incident immediately to the WCPD.
The WCPD Officer shall record these facts in the Pink Blotter or Mandatory
Registry and shall conduct an investigation regarding the matter and shall file the
appropriate administrative and criminal cases.
Section 3-7 Preserving the Scene of the Crime
The apprehending officer shall preserve the scene of the crime as provided by
the Police Operational Procedures.
Section 3-8 Assistance to Victim of CICL
In case an alleged victim is found in the area and is in need of medical attention,
police officers shall provide the victim with appropriate first aid treatment and take
him/her to the nearest hospital.
The police officers shall also invite the victims and other witnesses to go to the
police station to provide statement regarding the crime committed.
Section 3-9 Conducting Initial Contact in an Educational Institution
If the initial contact shall be conducted within the premises of an educational

institution, the responding police officer shall always coordinate with the head of the
educational institution and with its Child Protection Committee if existing, before
conducting the initial contact.
In addition, the following procedures shall be observed:
a. The responding police officer shall go directly to the office of the head of
the educational institution in civilian clothes.
b. No guns shall be brought inside the premises of the educational institution.
c. The responding officer shall accomplish and sign all the school documents
required for the turnover of the child.
Upon completion of the required documents for the turnover, the responding
officer shall discreetly escort the child with his/her parents or guardians out of the school
to go to the police station.
Section 3-10 If the Child is a CAR
If after effecting the initial contact, the responding officer should realize that the
child is not a CICL but a CAR, the police officer shall immediately refer the child to the
LSWDO or the barangay as the case may be.
The police officer shall report the incident to the WCPD Officer, who shall enter
the incident in the Pink Blotter or in the Mandatory Registry.
Section 3-11 If the Offense is Light
If the childs offense is light but the offense is not listed in Section 1-1.2, the
responding officer shall either:
a. Give the child a friendly advice or payo or a simple warning not to repeat
the act/s she/he has committed.
b. Call the unoffending parents or guardians for their proper intervention in
the treatment of the child.
c. Refer the child directly to the barangay of residence and to the LSWDO for
proper disposition and intervention.
If the child is a resident of another municipality or city, the child shall be referred
to the LSWDO of the place where the offense was committed for proper disposition.
In all cases, the responding officer shall take down the facts of the case in his/her
tickler and shall report the incident to the WCPD Officer who shall enter the incident in
the Pink Blotter or Mandatory Registry.
Section 3-12 If the Offense is Serious or Non-Serious
If the childs offense is serious or non-serious, with or without victims, the

responding officer shall:
a. Immediately bring the child to a medical professional for physical

examination. The responding officer shall fill up the Referral Letter Form in
Annex F attaching the Feedback Form in Annex G;
b. The responding officer who brings the child for medical examination shall
maintain a safe distance from the child and the medical professional while
the latter conducts the examination so as to respect and promote the
privacy of the child.
c. After the medical examination, he shall immediately bring the child to the
police station;
d. Fill up the Initial Contact Report Form in Annex B;
e. Prepare an affidavit of apprehension containing the following information:
1) Name and age of the CICL and of the persons who participated in
the commission of the crime;
2) Name of the apprehending officer/s;
3) When, where, why and how initial contact was conducted;
4) Whether handcuffs, or other instruments of restraint was used
during initial contact;
5) Whether force was used in effecting initial contact; and
6) Whether weapons or any illegal effects were recovered from the
child.
f. Turn over the physical custody of the child to the WCPD who shall
properly receive the custody of the child according to Section 4- 2 and
process the child according to Section 5-1;
g. Refer the case of the child to general investigation or to the appropriate
operating unit for the investigation of the crime committed according to
Section 5-2, unless the case is cognizable by the WCPD, in which case
the WCPD shall investigate the case.
h. In transporting or referring the child, the responding officer shall ensure
that the child is not subjected to humiliation and embarrassment.
i. Ensure that the child is separated from adult offenders during transit.
CHAPTER 4
RECEIVING CICL CASES IN THE STATION
Section 4-1 Where a Case is Filed Directly at the Station
If the victim or the complainant directly files a complaint before the police station
against a CICL, the following procedures shall apply:
a. The investigation of the crime committed shall be conducted by the WCPD

unless the case is cognizable by the general investigation section.
b. If the case is not cognizable by the WCPD, the investigator-on-case (IOC)
shall notify the WCPD that a complaint has been filed against a CICL. The
WCPD shall immediately assign the necessary codes according to Section
8-2 in order to protect the identity of the child. The IOC shall make an
entry into the police blotter using the assigned codes.
c. In case the IOC is not familiar with the processes of the Juvenile Justice
and Welfare Act, he/she may refer the victim or the complainant to the
WCPD in order to explain to the victim or complainant the processes
required by the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act.
Section 4-2 Where a Child is Taken into Custody by a

Private Citizen or Police Officer
Where a CICL is apprehended by a private citizen or by a law enforcement

officer and is turned over to the police station, the following procedures shall be
followed:
a. The physical custody of the CICL shall be received by the WCPD officer.
If the WCPD officer is on call, the responding officer shall immediately call
for the WCPD officer and ensure that the rules and procedures in Section
4-5 and Section 4-6 are observed.
b. The WCPD Officer shall take custody of the CICL, with the following
requirements:
1) Result of physical examination or medical certificate.

2) Duly filled Initial Contact Report Form in Annex B; and
3) Affidavit of Apprehension prepared and signed by the apprehending
officer or private citizen.
c. Verify the veracity of the physical or medical examination taking to mind

that the child can still be subjected to abuse between the physical
examination and the turnover of custody. If the child is abused, the
WCPD officer shall follow the procedures in Section 5-2.6 and in Section
5-2.7 during the initial investigation.
d. If the CICL is brought to the station by a private citizen and the CICL has
not been subjected to physical and medical examination, the WCPD
Officer shall:
1) Immediately bring the child to a medical professional for physical

examination. The WCPD officer shall fill out the referral letter form
in Annex F with the attached feedback form in Annex G;
2) Maintain a safe distance from the child and the medical
professional while the latter conducts the examination so as to
respect and promote the privacy of the child;
3) Interview the private citizen who apprehended the child and assist
him in filling out the Initial Contact Report Form in Annex B;
4) Assist the private citizen in drafting the affidavit of apprehension
and ask the private citizen to sign such affidavit;
5) Take custody of the child; and
6) Proceed to Initial Investigation as provided in Chapter 5.
All apprehensions involving CICL shall be referred to the WCPD. The WCPD
shall determine who shall investigate the case in accordance with Section 5-2.
Section 4-3 Receiving Reports or Cases Referred or Reported by

Educational Institutions
Upon receiving a report from an educational institution regarding an offense

committed by a student within the institution, the WCPD officer or any available unit
shall proceed directly to the educational institution concerned and shall follow the
procedures set forth under Section3-9.
If the CICL has already been apprehended by the educational institutions

security officers and/or by the administration, the following rules shall apply:
a. Assist the person who apprehended the child in preparing an Affidavit of

Apprehension which shall contain the following information:
1) When, where, why and how initial contact was conducted

2) Whether handcuffs, or other instruments of restraint was used
during initial contact.
3) Whether force was used in effecting initial contact.
4) Whether weapons or any illegal effects were recovered from the
child.
b. Assist the person who apprehended the child fill up the Initial Contact
Report Form in Annex B;
c. If the CICL had not yet been physically or medically examined,
immediately bring the child to a medical professional for physical and
medical examination;
d. Upon completion of the required documents for the turnover, the
responding officer shall discreetly escort the child or student with their
parents or guardians out of the school to go to the police station.
Section 4-4 Where the Case was Filed because Diversion

Failed in the Barangay
Where a case involving a CICL is referred by the barangay to the police station
because Diversion was not desirable, appropriate, or Diversion has failed at their level,
the following procedures shall be followed:
a. The case shall be referred to the WCPD Officer for reassessment if

diversion can still be conducted at the law enforcement level by following
the processes set out in Section 6-2.
b. If Diversion is still appropriate, the WCPD Officer shall conduct diversion
in accordance with Chapter 6.
c. If Diversion is not desirable or appropriate, the WCPD Officer shall
investigate the case unless it is not cognizable by the WCPD. In which
case, the case shall be referred to the general investigation or to the
appropriate operating unit for the investigation of the crime in accordance
with Section 5-2.
Section 4-5 Duties of the Police Officers upon Receiving the CICL at
the Police Station
The WCPD or any police officer who received the physical custody of the child
shall:
a. Ensure that the child is placed in a safe and comfortable place, providing
an area in the police station where the child may temporarily stay without
experiencing any form of threat, fear or anxiety.
b. Ensure that the privacy of the child and the confidentiality of the case is
respected.
c. Assess and address the immediate needs of the child;
d. If the child is hungry, thirsty or otherwise tired, the police officer shall try to
the best of his/her ability to address the basic needs of the child;
e. Be sensitive to the needs of the child especially those which the child may
not communicate.
f. If the child cannot understand the language or local dialect or suffers from
disability, immediately get an interpreter or refer the child to an appropriate
agency or person such as a social worker, a mental health professional,
the CSWDO, the City Health Office etc.
g. If the child is injured or is suffering from any condition that may need
immediate action, the police officer shall refer the child to the appropriate
office or agency, otherwise the police officer shall as much as possible
alleviate the suffering of the child.
Section 4-6 Prohibited Acts while a Child is in the Police Station
6.1 Vulgar language. All duty-bearers shall not use vulgar or profane words against,
or in the presence of, the CICL.
6.2 Detention. CICL shall never be detained in a police station lock-up, or referred to
jails managed by BJMP or any law enforcement agency, provincial jails and other
similar facilities.
6.3 Contact with adult offenders and offenders of the opposite sex. Pending
turnover of the physical custody of the child to the LSWDO or the other appropriate
persons or authorities, the police officer shall ensure that the child shall be temporarily
secured in an area separate from that of the opposite sex and adult offenders, and shall
not be placed inside the detention cell or jail.
6.4 If prohibited acts were committed while the child is in the police station. If
the acts mentioned above were committed while the child is in the police station, the
police officer concerned shall report the incident immediately to the WCPD.
The WCPD Officer shall record these facts in the Pink Blotter or in the Mandatory
Registry, conduct an investigation regarding the matter and file the appropriate criminal
and administrative cases.
CHAPTER 5
INITIAL INVESTIGATION
The initial investigation is the stage after initial contact, when police officers
gather relevant evidence regarding the case and about the CICL. At the level of the
PNP, the initial investigation is composed of the following processes:
a. Processing of the CICL;

b. Investigating the crime committed;
c. Making an entry in the police blotter or Mandatory Registry as provided in
Section 8-1 and Section 8-3;
d. In appropriate cases, taking the statement of the child;
e. Referring the custody of the CICL;
f. Referring the case of the CICL; and
g. Preparing the initial investigation report.
The conduct of the initial investigation shall be guided by the principle of the best
interest of the child and consideration for the concerns and needs of the victim.
Section 5-1 Processing of the CICL
In all cases, the processing of the CICL shall be conducted by the WCPD. The
processing of the child shall include the following procedures:
a. Notifying the parents/guardians of the CICL within eight hours from initial
contact;
b. Notifying the Local Social Welfare and Development Office and the PAO
within eight hours from initial contact;
c. Recording the personal circumstances of the child and filling out the intake
form in Annex C or D;
d. Determining the age of the child;
e. Gathering evidence if the child is dependent, abandoned, neglected
and/or abused; and
f. Taking the fingerprint and the photograph of the child.
The processing of the CICL shall be done within eight hours from the time of the
apprehension of the CICL. In all cases, the physical custody of the CICL shall be
turned-over to the LSWDO within eight hours even though the initial investigation is not
yet terminated. The temporary physical custody of the child, pending turn-over of
custody to the LSWDO, may also be given to an NGO that is licensed and accredited by
the DSWD, a faith-based organization, a foster parent, or a member of the BCPC who is
selected based on the criteria set by the DILG.
1.1 Sending notices to parents and LSWDO. Immediately upon receipt of the
custody of the child, the WCPD Officer or any police officer shall:
a. Notify the parents and/or guardians of the child and shall request their
immediate presence in the police station and to bring any proof of the age
of the child.
b. Notify the LSWDO and PAO that a CICL is in custody of the WCPD.
c. Record these facts in the Pink Blotter or Mandatory Registry, including the
responses of the persons or officers concerned.
1.2 Interviewing the CICL and filling up the intake form. Upon receipt of the
custody of the CICL, the WCPD Officer shall interview the child and shall fill out the
intake form in Annex C or D;
a. What to ask during initial interview
The WCPD shall interview a child, only for the purpose of:
1) Determining the childs personal circumstance including among

others, his or her name, name of his or her parents, the childs date
of birth, and home address.
2) Determining the age of the child in accordance with Section 5-3.1.
3) Determining if the child is Dependent, Abandoned, Repeat
Offender, Neglected or Abused (DARNA).
4) Determining if the child had been hurt or otherwise injured by the
apprehending officer. If the child alleges that he she was
hurt/injured by the apprehending officer, the WCPD shall proceed in
accordance with Section 5-1.2d.
b. What not to ask during the initial interview
The WCPD and/or any police officer in contact with the CICL shall
never ask the child about the crime that has just been committed except in
the following cases:
1) The CICL is not criminally liable because he/she is 15 years old or

below, or even 15 years old above but did not act with discernment;
2) The CICL agreed to undergo diversion as mentioned in Chapter 6

and the CICL and his/her parents or guardians have signed the
Consent to Diversion Form;
3) The CICL is willing to make a statement. In which case, the rules
set forth in Section 5-3.1 shall be followed; or
4) The CICL is subjected to a legal and proper custodial investigation
as provided in Section 3-3.2.
No police officer shall compel any child to make any statement or

provide any information that might incriminate the child.
c. How to conduct the interview
The WCPD Officer who interviews the child shall:
1) Conduct the interview in a child friendly manner which allows the

child to participate and express herself/himself freely;
2) Ensure that the apprehending officer is not present during the
interview of the CICL;
3) Conduct the interview in a place that will promote the
confidentiality, security and comfort of the CICL;
4) Immediately notify and summon the parents or guardians if the
childs parents are not yet present;
5) Explain the purpose of the interview;
6) Ensure that the interview is child-friendly and non-threatening;
7) Be patient in managing the child;
8) Avoid unnecessary interruptions, distractions and/or participation
from non-parties during the interview;
9) Use simple and understandable language in taking the statement of
the child;
10) Listen to what the child says and take note of what the child
actually says during the interview;
11) Be neutral to the parties by using open-ended questions and refrain
from being judgmental or from lecturing for or against any of the
parties present; and
12) Assure the child and his/her parents of the confidentiality of the
case.
The WCPD Officer shall interview the CICL separately from the
victim. The WCPD should avoid face-to-face confrontation unless both
the victim and CICL are ready to listen to the other party.
The WCPD officer shall, in any statement or information made by

the child referring to the crime, require the presence of the following
persons:
(a) The childs counsel of choice or in the absence thereof, a

lawyer from the PAO;
(b) The childs parents, guardians, or nearest relative, as the
case maybe; and
(c) LSWDO.
d. Where the CICL had been hurt, injured or abused by the

apprehending officer
If the CICL had been hurt, injured or abused by the apprehending

officer or by any citizen, the WCPD shall treat the CICL as a victim in so
far as the incident is concerned.
The WCPD shall follow the protocol for investigating, reporting and
disposing a child abuse case.
1.3 Determining the Age of the Child. The best evidence to prove the age of a
child is an original or certified true copy of the Certificate of Live Birth. In the absence of
a Certificate of Live Birth, similar authentic documents such as baptismal certificate and
school records or any pertinent document that show the date of birth of the child such
as but not limited to, the dental records, travel papers, etc. may be admitted.
The law enforcement officer may obtain the above documents from any of the
following:
a. Parents, guardian or relatives of the child (for copies of any of the above
documents);
b. Local Civil Registrar or the National Statistics Office (for a copy of the birth
certificate);
c. School where the child attends (for school records, dental records, birth
certificate or baptismal certificate, when required by the school);
d. Local Health Officer (for medical records); and
e. Church (for baptismal records).
If the above documents cannot be obtained or pending receipt of such

documents, the law enforcement officer shall exhaust other measures to determine the
age of the child by:
a. Interviewing the child and obtaining information that indicate age (e.g.,
date of birth, grade level in school);
b. Interviewing persons who may have knowledge of the age of the child
(e.g., relatives, neighbors, teachers, classmates);
c. Evaluating the physical appearance (e.g., height, built) of the child; and
d. Obtaining other relevant evidence of age.
In case of doubt as to the age of the child, the WCPD shall resolve the doubt in
favor of the childs minority because CICL enjoy the presumption of minority.
The WCPD shall ensure that the child shall enjoy all the rights of a CICL, until the
child is proven to be 18 years old or older, at the time of the commission of the crime.
The WCPD may obtain the assistance of the LSWDO, the BCPC, the NSO, the
DepEd and other agencies in gathering documents and other relevant information in
ascertaining the age of the child.
1.4 Gathering evidence if the child is DANA. The WCPD Officer processing the
child shall to the best of his/her abilities gather evidence that may prove that the child is:
Dependent the child is without a parent, guardian or custodian; or one whose

parents, guardian or other custodian for good cause desires to be relieved of the
childs care and custody; and is dependent upon the public for support, as
provided in Art. 141(1), Title VIII of P.D. 603.
Abandoned the child has no proper parental care or guardianship or when the
childs parents or guardians have deserted the child for a period of at least six (6)
continuous months, as provided in Art. 141(2), Title VIII of P.D. 603.
Neglected the childs basic needs have been deliberately unattended or

inadequately provided, as provided in Art. 141(3) of P.D. 603.
Abused upon the evaluation of the LSWDO, the child is determined to be

maltreated, whether habitual or not, as defined in Section 3(b) of Republic Act
No. 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and
Discrimination Act [R.A. 7610].
The WCPD Officer shall record the findings in the Pink Blotter or Mandatory
Registry and shall turn over the physical custody of the child and refer the case
according to the rules and procedures provided under Section 5-4.
1.5 Taking the fingerprint and photograph of the child. In taking the fingerprint
and photograph of the CICL, the following rules shall be followed:
a. In all cases, the child shall be treated with humanity and respect
consistent with the promotion of the childs sense of dignity and worth;
b. The fingerprint and photograph shall be taken in such a manner that the
CICL will not feel intimidated, harassed or disrespected;
c. The fingerprint and the photograph of the child shall only be taken by a
WCPD officer of the same gender;
d. The fingerprint and photograph shall be taken inside the WCPD office or in
a place where the privacy of the procedure may be observed, away from
the presence of persons other than the parents/guardians, DSWD
member or counsel of the child;
e. The taking of the fingerprint and the photograph shall not be made in the
presence of the victim, if there is, or of the media;
f. In taking the fingerprint of the CICL, the WCPD Officer shall ensure that
the forms used are not labeled with the words criminal, youth
offender, juvenile delinquent or other such similar terms;
g. In taking the photograph of the CICL, the standard mug shot wall shall not
be used as a background. Lateral view shall not be photographed and the
nametag shall not be used. It is sufficient that said photograph be taken in
such a manner that the physical attributes of the child are captured;
h. The CICL's fingerprint and photograph files shall be kept separate from
those of adults and be made confidential. They may be inspected by law
enforcement officers only when necessary for the effective discharge of
their duties or upon prior authority of the court; and
i. The fingerprint and photograph shall be removed from the files and
destroyed according to the rules and procedures provided under Chapter
8 Section 8-6.2.
1.6 Procedure for destroying the records of the CICL. The fingerprint and
photograph shall be removed from the files and destroyed in the following
circumstances:
a. If the case against the child is not filed, or is dismissed; or

b. When the child reaches twenty-one (21) years of age and there is no
record that the child committed an offense after reaching eighteen (18)
years of age.
1.7 Observance of Confidentiality of the records of the CICL
a. The right to privacy of a CICL shall be respected at all stages of the

proceedings. As such, all records and proceedings involving children in
conflict with the law, from initial contact until the final disposition of the
case, shall be considered privileged and confidential.
b. The records of a CICL shall not be used in subsequent proceedings,
whether criminal, civil or administrative, for cases involving the same CICL
as an adult, except when beneficial to the CICL and upon his/her written
consent.
c. The encoding of the data into the e-blotter shall be done exclusively by
WCPD Officers who have assigned username and password.
Section 5-2 Investigating the Crime Committed
In investigating the case, the following rules and procedures shall apply:
a. The crime shall be investigated by the general investigation unit or the

appropriate operating unit who has jurisdiction over the case. If the case is
cognizable by the WCPD, the case shall be investigated by the WCPD.
However, the management and handling of the CICL shall be endorsed to
the WCPD at all stages of the investigation.
b. The crime shall be investigated in accordance with the PNP Police
Operational Procedures.
c. If the general investigation or the appropriate operating unit as a matter of
strategy decides to conduct a custodial investigation, the procedures in
Section 5-3.2 shall be followed.
d. If the CICL has already undergone diversion proceedings, as mentioned in
Section 4-1, the investigator-on-case shall never use as evidence against
the CICL the admission made by the child in the diversion proceedings.
e. The investigator-on-case shall coordinate closely with the WCPD in order
to promote the best interests of the child while the investigation of the
case is ongoing.
f. The investigator-on-case shall ensure that the confidentiality of the case is
protected according to Chapter 9.
2.1 Where the CICL is used or induced by another person or by a syndicate.

When during the investigation of the case, it has been discovered that the child has
been used or otherwise induced by another person or group of persons to commit the
offense, the IOC shall gather all evidence for purposes of filing the appropriate cases
against the user or inducer.
2.2 Where others participated in the commission of the crime. The IOC shall
investigate the case as to the participation of the CICL and the participation of other
persons in the commission of the crime. If supported by evidence, the investigator-on-
case shall file the appropriate cases against the CICLs co-participant in the crime.
2.3 Assistance to the victim and his/her witnesses. Unless the case is cognizable
by the WCPD, the IOC of the general investigation shall interview the victim, observing
the following:
a. The IOC shall be sensitive to the needs of the victim and should
understand that the victim may still be in a state of trauma.
b. If the victim needs medical assistance, immediately provide one or refer
the victim to the appropriate agency before continuing with the interview.
c. Let the victim or complainant fill out the complaint form in Annex E.
d. Verify the answers in the complaint form and let the victim tell the story of
how the crime/offense was committed.
e. Ask from the victim any document, photo, or object that may be used as
evidence of the crime.
f. Determine the needs of the victim as a consequence of the crime
committed.
g. Refer the victim to the WCPD Officer, who shall explain to the victim or
complainant the processes and procedures of the Juvenile Justice and
Welfare System.
h. The WCPD shall ask the victim if he/she is willing to participate in the
diversion proceedings.
2.4 Report on the result of the investigation of the crime committed. After
investigating the crime committed, the investigator on case shall submit a report to the
WCPD containing the following information:
a. Who were involved in the crime? Determine if:
1) The CICL was acting alone.

2) There is evidence that the CICL committed the offense with another
person.
3) There is evidence that the CICL was used by another person or
group of persons in committing the offense.
b. What was the participation of the CICL?

c. What was the crime committed?
1) Whether the crime committed was a serious offense as enumerated

in Section 5-4.4a;
2) Whether the crime committed is punishable by imprisonment of six
(6) years and below as provided in Annex I; or
3) Whether the crime committed is punishable by imprisonment of
more than six (6) years as provided in Annex I.
d. When and where was the crime committed?

e. How was the crime committed?
f. Is there any reason that may compromise the safety of the CICL in the
community?
g. Is the victim willing to participate in the intervention/diversion
proceedings?
h. Other relevant information that may lead to the resolution of the case.
2.5 Duties of the WCPD during the investigation of the crime.
During the investigation of the case, the WCPD shall:
a. Assist the IOC;

b. Take custody of the CICL pending turn-over to the LSWDO, an NGO that
is licensed and accredited by the DSWD, a faith-based organization, a
foster parent, or a member of the BCPC who is selected based on a
criteria set by the DILG. Ensure that the rights and best interests of the
CICL shall be promoted and protected;
c. Receive all relevant information from IOC, report and documents relating
to the case of the CICL;
d. Explain to the victim and/or complainant the processes and procedures of
the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act as amended;
e. As provided in Section 8-1, enter into the Pink Blotter and encode into the
CIRS and mandatory registry the relevant information about the case; and
f. Maintain a separate folder as provided in Section 4 for each case of each
CICL where the relevant documents of the case will be placed.
2.6 When the child is abused. If the child is abused as stated in Section 5-4.4c, the
WCPD officer shall conduct a separate investigation as to the child abuse case. The
WCPD shall follow the protocols and standard operating procedures in investigating
child abuse cases and shall file the appropriate case, if it warrants.
2.7 When the child has been hurt, tortured or injured during initial contact. If
the CICL has been hurt, tortured or otherwise injured, the WCPD officer shall continue
investigating the case in order to find out who were responsible for injuries sustained by
the child. The WCPD officer shall file the appropriate cases if the police officer finds
evidence to support a criminal case.
2.8 Where the victim is also a child. The WCPD is primarily responsible for the
management of cases involving both the CICL and the child victim. The investigating
officer shall:
a. Call the social worker to provide assistance and take protective custody of
the child victim;
b. Physically separate the CICL and his or her parents or guardians, from the
victim;
c. Place the child victim under temporary care of other child-sensitive
investigators or police officers, with appropriate knowledge regarding the
management of CICL cases;
d. Seek the assistance of other policewomen from other sections by placing
the CICL under their physical custody while the interview with the victim is
being conducted;
e. Refrain from displaying bias for or against the CICL or the child victim;
f. Properly advise both parties on the nature of the offense and

consequences of the act and on the options they may consider concerning
the case; and
g. The investigating officer may suggest a brief cooling-off period prior to the
face to face confrontation.
Section 5-3 Taking the Statement of the Child
3.1 Where the child is willing to make a statement. The following procedures shall
be followed where the child is willing to make a statement regarding the crime that was
committed or his/her participation therein:
a. Only a trained WCPD Officer shall take the statement of the child;
b. The child shall only make a statement in the presence of (1) childs
counsel of choice or in the absence thereof, a lawyer from the Public
Attorneys Office; (2) childs parents, guardian, or nearest relative, as the
case may be; and (3) LSWDO;
c. In the absence of the childs parents, guardian or nearest relative, and the
local social welfare and development officer, the investigation shall be
conducted in the presence of a representative of an NGO, religious group,
or member of the BCPC;
d. No law enforcement officer shall compel any child to make any statement
or provide any information that might incriminate the child. The law
enforcement officer shall have the duty to inform the child of his or her
rights under the Constitution and under RA 7438;
e. The WCPD shall ensure that all statements signed or thumb marked by
the child during the investigation shall be witnessed by the childs parents
or guardian, the LSWDO, and counsel in attendance, who shall likewise
affix their signatures to the said statement;
f. The interviewer shall prepare a written statement in the very language
used by the child and not in the language used by the police officer;
g. In all cases, the interviewer shall follow the procedures in interviewing a
child as prescribed under Section 5-1.2c;
h. The WCPD Officer may forego the presence of the childs counsel where
the child is not criminally liable; and
i. Where the child agrees to undergo Diversion as mentioned in Chapter 6,
the statement of the child under this provision can never be used as
evidence against him/her.
3.2 Custodial investigation. If as a matter of strategy in investigating the case, the

general investigation or the operating unit in charge of the investigation of the case
decides that a custodial investigation shall be conducted, follow the procedures laid
down in Section 5-3.1.
3.3 Where the child admits his/her responsibility. Where a child admits his/her
responsibility for the crime, this admission shall never be used against the child through
denial of privileges and opportunities, discrimination in treatment, or imposition of any
form of liability or punishment by reason of such admission.
Section 5-4 Turning over the Physical Custody of the Child and
Referring the Case of the Child
4.1 How to turn over the physical custody of a child. In all cases, the law
enforcement officer shall turn over the physical custody of the child to the proper
person/s or agency immediately after the processing of the child but always within 8
hours from apprehension.
The physical custody of the child shall be turned over to the LSWDO or other
accredited NGO even if the initial investigation has not yet been terminated and always
in accordance with the following rules and procedures:
a. The WCPD shall fill out the Referral Letter Form as provided in Annex F.
b. The WCPD shall ensure that whoever receives the physical custody of the
child shall sign the proper receipt of the physical custody. The receipt shall
clearly state:
1) The name and age of the child as well as other relevant information
about the CICL;
2) The time and place of receipt of the physical custody;
3) The name, rank and designation of the person who turned over the
physical custody of the child; and
4) The name, rank and designation of the person who received the
physical custody of the child.
c. The WCPD shall comply with other documentary requirements that the
agency to whom the custody shall be referred may require.
d. In transporting or turning over the custody of the child, the responding
officer shall ensure that the child is not subjected to humiliation and
embarrassment, and that the child is separated from adult offenders
during transit.
4.2 How to refer the case of a child. The case of the child shall be referred to the
proper person/s or agency as provided below but always in accordance with these
procedures:
a. The WCPD shall fill out the Referral Letter Form as provided in Annex F. If
the case of the child will be referred to the same office to whom the
physical custody of the child shall be turned over, the WCPD may prepare
only one referral letter which shall state both purposes.
b. Whenever a case is referred and documents need to be submitted, the
WCPD Officer shall submit the records of the case in a sealed envelope
with the CAR CASE or CICL CASE, written conspicuously on the upper
right-hand corner of the face of the envelope, with appropriate receipts for
the documents.
4.3 If the child is a CAR
a. Custody of a CAR
If after the initial investigation, it has become clear to the WCPD

Officer or to the IOC that the child is not a CICL but a CAR, the police
officer, in coordination with the Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children (BCPC) and in consultation with the LSWDO, shall immediately
release the custody of the child to his/her parents or guardians. If the child
is DANA as determined pursuant to Section 5-1.4, the custody of the child
shall be referred to the LSWDO.
b. Case of CAR
For purposes of determining the proper secondary intervention

program, the WCPD Officer shall refer the case of the CAR to the
Barangay through their Barangay Council for the Protection of Children
(BCPC).
4.4 If the child is a CICL aged 15 years old or below
a. The crime committed is a serious crime
If the crime committed is any of the following serious crimes:
1) Parricide;
2) Murder;
3) Infanticide;
4) Kidnapping and serious illegal detention where the victim is killed or
raped;
5) Robbery with homicide or rape;
6) Destructive arson;
7) Rape;
8) Carnapping where the driver or occupant is killed or raped; or

9) Offenses under Republic Act No. 9165 punishable by more than
twelve (12) years of imprisonment, the following rules and
procedures shall apply:
(a) The WCPD Officer shall immediately turn over the physical
custody of the child to the LSWDO or the DSWD.
(b) The WCPD Officer shall properly refer the case of the child
to the LSWDO.
(c) The WCPD Officer shall close the investigation of the
criminal case insofar as the CICL aged 15 years old or below
is concerned, as provided under Section 5-4.4e. However,
the investigation against his or her co-accused who is above
15 years old shall proceed.
b. If the CICL is a repeat offender
If the CICL has previously committed an offense before and he/she

has been subjected to a community-based intervention program, he/she is
deemed a repeat offender. In these cases, the following rules and
procedures shall apply:
1) The WCPD Officer shall turn over the physical custody of the child
to the LSWDO.
2) The WCPD Officer shall properly refer the case of the child to the
LSWDO, with a request that a petition for involuntary commitment
and placement of the child in a Bahay Pag-asa be made to the
appropriate Family Court.
3) The WCPD Officer shall close the investigation of the criminal case
as provided under Section 5-4e.
c. If the CICL is DANA
If the child is DANA, the WCPD Officer shall turn over the physical
custody of the child to the LSWDO and the WCPD Officer shall properly
refer the case of the child to the LSWDO.
The WCPD Officer shall close the investigation of the criminal case
as provided under Section 5-4.4e
d. In all other cases
In all other cases, the following rules and procedures shall apply:
1) The WCPD Officer shall release the child to the parents or

guardians, after consultation with the LSWDO.
2) The WCPD Officer shall refer the case of the CICL to the Barangay
through their Barangay Council for the Protection of Children and to
the LSWDO.
3) The WCPD shall explain to the CICL and his/her parents that
he/she meet with the LSWDO and shall undergo intervention
program.
4) The WCPD Officer shall close the investigation of the criminal case
as provided under Section 5-4.4e.
e. Closing the case of CICL not criminally liable
Since a child who is 15 years old or below is not criminally liable,

the WCPD officer shall close the criminal case except:
1) When the child had been used by an adult or any other persons to
commit the offense in which case the WCPD officer shall follow the
procedures under Section 5-2.1;
2) When there is a co-accused and the co-accused is an adult or a
CICL who is more than 15 years old and who acted with
discernment. In which case, the WCPD officer shall follow the
procedures under Section 5-2.2;
3) When the child had been hurt, tortured or otherwise injured as a
consequence of the commission of the offense in which case the
WCPD officer shall follow the procedures under Section 5-2.7.
The WCPD officer shall explain to the victim or the complainant that
while the criminal case is closed, the case will be referred to the LSWDO
and/or the barangay in order for the child to undergo intervention program.
The purpose of the intervention program is to rehabilitate the child.
4.5 If the CICL is more than 15 years old
a. The CICL committed a serious offense
If the child is more than 15 years old and the crime committed is
punishable by more than six (6) years of imprisonment, the WCPD officer
shall:
1) Notify the parents or guardians, LSWDO and PAO within eight

hours from Initial Contact;
2) Turn over the physical custody of the CICL to the LSWDO within
eight hours from Initial Contact;
3) Refer the case of the child to the LSWDO for the initial
determination of discernment;
4) Wait for the initial determination of discernment report by the

LSWDO. Depending on the procedures being followed by the
LSWDO, the determination of discernment can take as long as
seven days. In this case, the initial investigation shall remain open
until the determination of discernment is received from the LSWDO;
5) Explain to the victim and/or the complainant that if the LSWDO
determines that the CICL did not act with discernment when he
committed the offense, the case cannot be filed before the
prosecutors office. Instead, the CICL will undergo intervention
program. If the LSWDO determines that the CICL acted with
discernment, the case may be filed before the Prosecutors office,
but may be subjected to Diversion if eligible; and
(NOTE: No case against the CICL shall be filed before the
prosecutor without the determination of discernment by the
LSWDO.)
6) Assure the victim/complainant that they will be informed
immediately of any actions that may be taken after the processes
are completed.
b. The CICL committed a non-serious offense
If the child is more than 15 years old and the crime committed is
punishable by not more than six (6) years of imprisonment, the WCPD
shall:
1) Turn over the custody of the CICL, who is determined to be a

dependent, abandoned, neglected, or abused child (DANA), to the
LSWDO;
2) Consult the LSWDO before releasing the CICL to his/her
parents/guardians, if the CICL is not a DANA;
3) Refer the case of the CICL to the LSWDO for the initial
determination of discernment;
4) Wait for the initial determination of discernment report by the
LSWDO. Depending on the procedures being followed by the
LSWDO, the determination of discernment can take as long as
seven days. In this case, the initial investigation shall remain open
until the determination of discernment is received from the LSWDO;
5) No case against the CICL shall be filed before the prosecutor
without the determination of discernment by the LSWDO;
6) Explain to the victim and/or the complainant that if the LSWDO
determines that the CICL acted with discernment, the case may be
referred to the Barangay for Diversion Proceedings or the WCPD
may facilitate Diversion, if warranted. Assure the victim/complainant
that they will be informed immediately of any actions that may be
taken after the processes are completed; and
7) Assure the victim/complainant that they will be informed

immediately of any actions that may be taken after the processes
are completed.
c. Receiving the Initial Determination of Discernment
1) No Discernment
If the LSWDO determines that the child did not act with
discernment at the time of the commission of the offense, the
WCPD shall prepare the initial investigation report in accordance
with Chapter 5 Section 5-6
If the physical custody and/or the case of the child is still with
the WCPD, the WCPD officer shall follow the process in Section 5-
4.4 and Section 5-4.7 as to where the physical custody of the child
shall be turned over and the case shall be referred. The WCPD
shall close the case as provided under Section 5-4.4e.
2) With Discernment
If the LSWDO determines that the child acted with

discernment at the time of the commission of the offense, the
WCPD shall prepare the initial investigation report in accordance
with Section 5-6.
If the CICL committed an offense punishable by more the six

years imprisonment, the WCPD Officer shall prepare the necessary
documentations and assist the victim/complainant in filing the case
before the prosecutors office.
If the CICL committed an offense punishable by not more

than six years imprisonment, the WCPD may conduct diversion at
the law enforcement level or refer the case to the Barangay Council
for the Protection of Children where the child resides in accordance
with Section 6-1. If the crime is victimless, the WCPD shall refer the
case to the LSWDO who shall conduct diversion.
4.6 Where to refer the case if the child is not a resident of the city or
municipality. If the child is not a resident of the city or of a barangay under the
jurisdiction of the police station, the WCPD Officer shall turn over the physical custody
of the child to the LSWDO of the place where the offense was committed.
4.7 When the custody of CICL cannot yet be turned over. In cases when the child
is apprehended at night time or during weekends, or where the LSWDO is not available
to receive referrals for CICL cases, the WCPD shall ensure that the child shall be
temporarily secured in a safe area within the station.
The WCPD shall ensure that the CICL are separated from the opposite sex and
adult offenders, and shall not be placed inside a detention cell or jail. The custody of
the CICL may also be referred to an NGO that is licensed and accredited by the DSWD,
a faith-based organization, a foster parent, or a member of the BCPC who is selected
based on the criteria set by the DILG. The custody of the CICL shall be referred to the
appropriate agency or person at the soonest possible time.
4.8 When the LSWDO requests the PNP to safekeep a child. If the LSWDO
requests the PNP to safe-keep the child, the WCPD shall observe the following
procedures:
a. The responsibility and accountability over the child still resides with the
LSWDO and the WCPD Officer only acts as a safe-keeper.
b. The LSWDO shall write to the Chief of Police of the station, through the
WCPD Officer, a referral letter which shall clearly state the following:
1) The reason why the LSWDO cannot take the physical custody of
the child;
2) The reason why the PNP should take physical custody of the child;
3) That the request is a last resort after exerting all efforts to find a
suitable place for the child; and
4) The duration of safekeeping shall not be beyond eight hours from
initial contact during weekdays. If the child is apprehended or
brought to the police at night time or during weekends, or where the
LSWDO is not available to receive referrals for CICL cases, the
duration shall last only until the LSWDO resumes operation in the
morning or after the weekends.
c. While in his/her custody, the WCPD Officer shall ensure that the child is
placed in a safe and comfortable place, providing an area in the police
station where the child may temporarily stay without experiencing any
form of threat, fear or anxiety and that the privacy of the child and the
confidentiality of the case is respected.
Section 5-5 Duty to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
From the time of taking custody of the child in conflict with the law, the law
enforcement officer and all duty-bearers shall handle the case of the child with utmost
confidentiality.
Section 5-6 Preparing the Initial Investigation Report
The WCPD shall prepare the initial Investigation Report as provided under Annex
H.
CHAPTER 6
DIVERSION AT THE POLICE INVESTIGATION STAGE
Diversion refers to an alternative, child-appropriate process of determining the

responsibility and treatment of a CICL, on the basis of the childs social, cultural,
economic, psychological or educational background, without resorting to formal Court
proceedings.
Diversion process shall be centered on the restorative approach, and as far as

applicable, shall use restorative justice processes, which may include but not limited to:
a. victim offender mediation;

b. community and family group conferencing;
c. circle sentencing;
d. peacemaking circles;
e. reparative probation and community boards and panels and
f. existing community accepted justice practices that embody restorative
justice.
Section 6-1 When Diversion may be Conducted at the Police

Investigation Stage
Diversion may be conducted at the law enforcement level when:
a. After the conduct of diversion proceedings at the Katarungang

Pambarangay level, the child or the childs parents or guardian do not
consent to a diversion, and the Punong Barangay forwards the case of the
child;
b. After the conduct of the initial investigation, the WCPD Officer determines
that the child is above 15 but below 18 years of age, acted with
discernment and allegedly committed an offense, that is not victimless
crime, with an imposable penalty of not more than six (6) years of
imprisonment. Otherwise, the WCPD Officer may refer the case of the
child to the Katarungang Pambarangay Level for the conduct of diversion.
Otherwise, the WCPD Officer may refer the case of the child to the Katarungang
Pambarangay Level for the conduct of diversion.
Section 6-2 Determination if Diversion is Appropriate and Desirable
The WCPD Officer shall determine if diversion is appropriate and desirable,

based on the following factors:
a. Nature and circumstances of the offense charged;

b. Frequency and the severity of the act;
c. Personal circumstances of the child (e.g. age, maturity, intelligence,
educational attainment, etc.);
d. Influence of the family and environment on the growth of the child;
e. Reparation for the injury to the victim;
f. Weight of the evidence against the child;
g. Safety of the community; and
h. Best interest and welfare of the child.
The determination that diversion is appropriate and desirable or not shall be

documented through the form provided in Annex I. It shall be included in the childs
folder.
2.1 If Diversion is appropriate. If diversion is appropriate, the WCPD Officer shall

call on the child and the childs family and shall explain the objective of the Diversion
Proceedings, the value of diversion, and the consequence of not undergoing diversion.
If the CICL agrees to accept responsibility over the offense committed, the
WCPD shall let CICL and his/her parents sign the Consent to Diversion Form.
If the CICL does not agree to diversion, the WCPD Officer shall refer the case to
the prosecutors office. The case records shall be forwarded within three days from the
time the CICL or his parents/guardians conveyed their decision not to proceed with
diversion.
2.2 If Diversion is not appropriate. If diversion is determined to be not appropriate

and desirable, the WCPD Officer shall prepare the necessary documentations and
assist the victim/complainant in filing the case before the prosecutors office. A
document certifying that diversion was found to be not applicable or desirable shall then
be issued. The case records shall be forwarded to the Prosecutors Office within three
days from determination that diversion is not appropriate.
In referring the case to the prosecutor, the WCPD Officer shall follow the
procedures in Section 5-4.2.
Section 6-3 Diversion Committee and the Case Manager
After the CICL and his/her parents/guardians gave their consent to diversion, the
WCPD Officer shall constitute a diversion committee, which shall be chaired by the
WCPD Officer and shall be composed of, but not limited to, the following:
a. Local Social Welfare and Development Officer;

b. Member of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children;
c. Member of Task Force on Child and Youth Development in Barangay;
d. NGO Representative;
e. Representative of a faith-based organization;
f. Representative of a peoples organization; and
g. Lawyer from the Public Attorneys Office.
The diversion committee shall assign a case manager (preferably the social
worker from the LSWDO or the BCPC member) to the case.The diversion committee
shall also assign a facilitator (preferably the WCPD Officer) who will take the lead in
conducting the diversion proceedings. The diversion committee shall determine the
proper tertiary intervention according to the process laid down under Section 6-4.
Section 6-4 Determining the Proper Intervention
4.1 Assessment of family and CICL strengths, risks and needs. The Diversion
Committee (preferably the social worker) shall assess the following:
a. Current level of family functioning;

b. Nature, extent and causes of risk factors related to offending;
c. Risk of reoffending;
d. Safety issues regarding the community, family and CICL;
e. What are the strengths and talents of the CICL; and
f. What are the services needed by the CICL.
4.2 Diversion Program Planning. After the assessment, the diversion committee
shall meet and develop a plan on how to manage the case of the CICL. In formulating
and implementing a diversion program, the following principles shall be considered:
a. Application of restorative justice principles;

b. Use of positive measures;
c. Full mobilization of all possible resources, which include the family,
volunteers, schools and other community institutions;
d. Effective, fair and humane dealing with the child; and

e. Promotion of the well-being of the child.
The case plan shall clearly state the following:
Outcomes which are the positive result which, when achieved, reduce
risk of delinquent behaviors.
Goals behaviorally stated actions that the family, CICL and the case
manager hope to accomplish which will move the CICL toward his/her
individual outcome.
Evaluation method measurement of goal achievement.
Services those actions which will be provided by the barangay or other

agencies to assist the family and the CICL in accomplishing specific goals.
Time frame indicates how often and how long the services will be
provided.
In formulating the Diversion Program, the individual characteristics and the

peculiar circumstances of the CICL, including but not limited to the cultural, social,
economic and religious background of the child, shall be used to formulate an
individualized treatment. The following factors shall be considered in formulating a
Diversion Program for the child:
a. Childs feelings of remorse for the offense committed;

b. Parents or legal guardians ability to guide and supervise the child;
c. Victims view about the propriety of the measures to be imposed;
d. Availability of community-based programs for the rehabilitation and
reintegration of the child; and
e. Record of prior offenses, if any.
The diversion program shall include adequate socio-cultural and psychological

interventions and services for the child.
4.3 Diversion Programs that may be implemented in the law enforcement level
The following programs may be provided to the CICL as diversion programs:
a. Restitution of property;
b. Reparation of the damage caused;
c. Indemnification for consequential damages;
d. Written or oral apology;
e. Care, guidance and supervision orders;
f. Counseling for the CICL and the childs family;
g. Attendance in trainings, seminars and lectures on anger management

skills, problem solving and/or conflict resolution skills, values formation
and other skills which will aid the child in dealing with situations which can
lead to the repetition of the offense;
h. Participation in available community-based programs, including
community service;
i. Participation in education, vocation and life skills programs; and
j. Confiscation and forfeiture of the proceeds or instruments of the crime.
4.4 Duration of the Diversion Program. Since diversion programs should be

individualized, the diversion committee shall decide on how long the child shall undergo
depending on strengths, risks, and needs of the child.
Section 6-5 Diversion Proceedings
5.1 Custody of CICL during Diversion. Pending the conduct of the diversion
proceedings, the custody of the child shall be given to the parents, guardians, relatives
or any other responsible person in the community, taking into consideration the best
interest of the CICL.
5.2 Preparation to conferencing. The facilitators to the diversion proceedings shall

talk separately to the victims and the CICL. The facilitators shall ensure that they
understand the case thoroughly.
During the interview, with the victim and his/her witnesses, the facilitator shall ask
the victim if he/she is willing to participate in the diversion proceedings. The facilitators
shall explain to the victims the consequences of participating and not participating in the
conferencing.
If the victim is not willing to participate in the diversion proceedings, the facilitator
shall refer the victim to the WCPD Officer who shall explain to the victim how to file a
civil case against the CICL for the payment of the civil liability.
Despite the unwillingness of the victim, the facilitator shall proceed with the
diversion proceedings by conducting the Diversion Dialogue as provided under Section
6-5.4.If the victim agrees to participate in the diversion proceedings, the facilitators shall
prepare the parties to conduct the Restorative Justice Conferencing, Mediation or
Conciliation as provided under Section 6-5.3.
During the preparation phase, the facilitators shall:
a. Ask the child about the circumstances of the offense, the motives or
purpose behind the offense and the factors that led the child to commit the
offense.
b. Ask the child about some personal circumstances, including details of the
childs parents and family, peers and educational status.
c. Make the CICL understand the consequences of his/her actions and the
corresponding responsibilities.
d. Ensure that the child understands and realizes his/her accountability;
make the child feel remorse for his or her actions; and guide the child to
take responsibility for repairing the harm done, in lieu of the filing a formal
case in the Court.
5.3 During conferencing. At the time and place agreed upon, the facilitators, the
CICL and the victim shall meet in order to address the effect of the consequences of the
crime committed.
If applicable, the facilitators shall utilize the process of restorative justice

conferencing. Otherwise the facilitators may use other forms of dispute resolution such
as mediation and conciliation.
The facilitator shall ensure that the proceedings are child-friendly and sensitive to
the needs, welfare and the protection of the rights of the CICL. The facilitators shall use
a language that is simple and understandable to the CICL.
The conferencing shall be conducted in a place where the identities of the child
and the parties concerned are kept confidential. There shall be enough privacy to avoid
unnecessary interruptions, distractions and/or participation from non-parties that could
humiliate or make the child feel uncomfortable.
If during the conferencing the victim, the CICL and the facilitator have reached an
agreement on how to resolve the effects of the crime committed, a diversion contract
shall be prepared and signed by the victim, the CICL and his/her parents, and the
facilitator.
If the victim does not agree to the program, the diversion contract shall still be
signed by the CICL and the diversion committee. The facilitators shall advise the victim
on how to file a separate civil case for the settlement of the civil liability of the CICL.
If the CICL and his/her parents/guardian do not accept the diversion program, the
diversion proceedings is deemed terminated and the WCPD Officer shall prepare the
necessary documentations and assist the victim/complainant in filing the case before
the prosecutors office.
If after 45 days from the signing of consent to diversion, the CICL and his/her
parents cannot come to agree to the diversion program, the diversion proceedings is
deemed terminated and the WCPD officer shall prepare the necessary documentations
and assist the victim/complainant in filing the case before the prosecutors office.
5.4. Diversion Dialogue (if the victim does not agree/participate to diversion
proceedings). If the victim does not agree to the diversion proceedings, the facilitator
shall hold a diversion dialogue with the CICL and his or her parents. In the dialogue,
the facilitator shall present and discuss with the CICL and his or her parents/guardians
the diversion program determined by the Diversion Committee. Upon acceptance by the
CICL and his/her parents/guardians of the diversion program, a diversion contract shall
be signed by both the CICL and his/her parents and the facilitator.
If the CICL and his/her parents/guardian do not accept the diversion program, the
diversion is deemed terminated and the WCPD Officer shall refer the case to the
prosecutor for the proper investigation and filing of the case. The case records shall be
forwarded within three days from the time the CICL or his parents/guardians conveyed
their decision not to proceed with diversion.
5.5 Diversion Contract: Acceptance, Form and Content
The Contract of Diversion containing the Diversion Program shall be effective

and binding, if accepted by the child and the parents or guardian of the child.
The contract shall be in writing and signed by the:
a. Child;
b. Parents or guardian of the child;
c. WCPC and
d. LSWDO
The Contract of Diversion shall contain the individualized diversion program, and
shall stipulate the rights, responsibilities or accountabilities of the child, the parents or
guardian and the offended party, when applicable.
The Contract of Diversion places the responsibility or accountability upon the

child to restore the harm done, in view of the offense committed. As such, the Diversion
Committee must shall endeavor to obtain the agreement of the offended party in the
formulation of the individualized diversion program contained in the Contract of
Diversion by:
a. Explaining to the offended party the benefits of forgiveness and diversion,

and the need to reform the CICL within the auspices of the community,
instead of detention homes or rehabilitation centers, once the CICL
expresses remorse and a willingness to ask for forgiveness from the
offended party; and
b. Assuring the offended party that the LSWDO, together with the local
government and the community, will be responsible for reforming and
monitoring the CICL through various diversion programs.
However, the acceptance of the offended party is not required for a Contract of
Diversion to be valid.
Section 6-6 Implementation and Case Management
The diversion contract shall be implemented and supervised by the case

manager. The case manager shall monitor the implementation of the contract and shall
prepare the necessary progress reports.
The child, together with the parents or guardians, shall present themselves to the
case manager and to the WCDP Officer, at least once a month or oftener for reporting
and evaluation of the effectiveness of the program.
The progress of the case shall be reported to the Intervention Committee who
shall evaluate and direct the extension or closure of the case.
Section 6-7 Failure of Diversion
In case the CICL and/or his/her parents fail to comply with the terms and
conditions of the contract of diversion, the Diversion Committee shall decide if the CICL
shall be given another chance or shall refer the case to the LSWDO for proper
disposition.
If upon referral to the LSWDO, the Social Welfare Officer certifies the failure to
comply with the Diversion Contract, the WCPD Officer shall inform the victim of such
fact and shall assist the victim in filing the case before the Prosecutors Office. The case
records shall be forwarded within three days from the time the CICL or his
parents/guardians conveyed their decision not to proceed with diversion.
Section 6-8 Termination and Closure of Diversion
Upon the favorable recommendation of the case manager, the Diversion

Committee after evaluating the case and the progress of the case shall direct the
termination and closure of the case.
A successfully completed diversion program shall be considered as case

resolved.
Section 6-9 Suspension of Prescriptive Period of the Offense
9.1 During Diversion Proceedings. The period of prescription of the offense shall
be suspended until the completion of the Diversion Proceedings, but shall not exceed a
period of 45 days.
9.2 During the implementation of the Diversion Program. The period of

prescription of the offense shall be suspended during the effectivity of the Diversion
Program, but shall not exceed a period of two years.
CHAPTER 7
RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW
Every CICL shall have the following rights, including but not limited to:
a. The right not to be subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or

degrading treatment or punishment;
b. The right not to be imposed upon a sentence of capital punishment or life
imprisonment, without the possibility of release;
c. The right not to be deprived, unlawfully or arbitrarily of his or her liberty;
detention or imprisonment being a disposition of last resort, and which
shall be for the shortest appropriate period of time;
d. The right to be treated with humanity and respect for the inherent dignity
of the person, and in a manner which takes into account the needs of a
person appropriate to their age. In particular, a child deprived of liberty
shall be separated from adult offenders at all times. No child shall be
detained together with adult offenders. The CICL shall be conveyed
separately to or from court. The CICL shall await hearing of his or her
own case in a separate holding area. A CICL shall have the right to
maintain contact with his or her family through correspondence and visits,
save in exceptional circumstances;
e. The right to prompt access to legal and other appropriate assistance, as
well as the right to challenge the legality of the deprivation of liberty before
a Court or other competent, independent and impartial authority, and the
right to a prompt decision in such action;
f. The right to bail and recognizance, in appropriate cases;
g. The right to testify as a witness for his or her own behalf, under the
Supreme Court Rule on the Examination of a Child Witness;
h. The right to privacy to be fully respected and protected at all stages of the
proceedings;
i. The right to diversion, if the child is qualified and voluntarily avails of the
same;
j. The right to receive judgment, where the penalty is proportionate to the
gravity of the offense, and where the CICLs best interest, the rights of the
victim and the needs of society, are all taken into consideration by the
Court, consistent with the principle of restorative justice;
k. The right to have restrictions on personal liberty limited to a minimum, and
where discretion is given by law to the Judge to determine whether to
impose a fine or a term of imprisonment, the imposition of a fine shall be
preferred as the more appropriate penalty;
l. The right to automatic suspension of sentence;
m. The right to probation as an alternative to imprisonment, if qualified under

the Probation Law;
n. The right to be free from liability for perjury, concealment or
misrepresentation; and
o. The right to practice his other rights, under the existing laws, rules and
regulations.
CHAPTER 8
MAINTAINING RECORDS OF THE CASE AND REGISTRY

OF THE CICL
All police officers who are working on the case of a child shall ensure a faithful
recording of all pertinent information of all CICL and CAR, in order to guarantee the
correct application of the provisions of R.A. No. 9344 as amended, without prejudice to
provisions of the law, implementing rules and regulations and this Manual on the
confidentiality of records and proceedings.
Section 8-1 Maintaining the Pink Blotter for CICL
Only the WCPD shall make an entry in the Pink Blotter. The information about
the case containing five Ws and one H shall be recorded in the blotter and the CIRS/
e-Blotter.
Section 8-2 Maintaining a Coding System for CICL Cases
Immediately upon receipt of a case involving a CICL, the WCPD Officer shall:
a. Assign a reference number to the case;

b. Assign an alias to the child;
c. Assign a code in lieu of the information that may compromise the identity
of the CICL such as:
1) The address of the CICL;

2) Name of the parents, guardians or relatives of the CICL;
3) Other information that may point to the identity of the child.
The WCPD shall record this system of coding in the Pink Blotter and shall place
a copy of the information in the CICL Folder. Immediately after assigning the codes, the
WCPD officer shall provide a copy of the codes to the Investigator on the Case.
Section 8-3 Making an Entry in the Police Blotter and the PNP IRS
In making an entry to the Police Blotter and the PNP Incident Reporting System
(IRS), the IOC may make an entry in the Police Blotter but only the WCPD shall make
an entry in the PNP IRS. In order to preserve the confidentiality of the case and to
protect the identity of the CICL, only the assigned codes shall be used in making an
entry in the IRS.
Section 8-4 Maintaining a CICL Folder
The WCPD shall maintain a folder for each case of every CICL. It shall have the
words CICL FOLDER on its upper right hand corner to ensure confidentiality.
All relevant documents and data, which include, but not limited to the following
which shall then be placed in the CICL Folder:
a. The information in the IRS or in other documents;

b. The case summary; (Annex A)
c. The intake form; (Annex C or D)
d. The photograph and the fingerprint of the CICL;
e. The initial contact report; (Annex B)
f. The medical examination report;
g. The complaint form; (Annex E)
h. Referral letters to and from the WCPD involving the case; (Annex F)
i. Feedback forms sent and received by the WCPD; (Annex G)
j. Determination of Discernment;
k. Initial Investigation Report; (Annex H)
l. Determination of that Diversion is appropriate;
m. Consent to Diversion;
n. Diversion Contract; and
o. Other relevant documents.
Section 8-5 Use of Records of CICL
As provided in Section 43 of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act as amended,

the records of a CICL shall not be used in subsequent proceedings, whether criminal,
civil or administrative, for cases involving the same offender as an adult, except when
beneficial to the offender and upon the offenders written consent.
Collective information and statistics generated from the system shall only be
used for research, policy, program development, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Section 8-6 Sealing of Records and Removal of Fingerprints

and Photograph
6.1 Sealing of records. All records of the CICL in the custody of the WCPD and
other units shall be sealed by order of the court. The case shall be treated as if it never
occurred. All index references shall be deleted and in case of inquiry, all police officers
shall reply that no record exist with respect to the child concerned.
6.2 Removal of fingerprint and photograph. The fingerprint and photograph of a

CICL shall be removed from the files and destroyed:
a. if the case against the child is not filed, or is dismissed; or

b. when the child reaches 21 years of age and there is no record that the
child committed an offense after reaching 18 years of age.
CHAPTER 9
ENSURING CONFIDENTIALITY
All police officers who are working on the case of a child shall:
a. Ensure the confidentiality of the case and protect the identity of the CICL;
b. Consider as privileged and confidential the records and proceedings
involving CICL from initial contact until final disposition of the case;
c. Exclude the public and other police officers who are not working on the
case from the proceedings and from the area where the CICL is held in
custody;
d. Ensure that the records of a CICL shall not be used in subsequent
proceedings for cases involving the same offender as an adult, except
when beneficial for the offender and upon his/her written consent; and
e. Ensure that the records of a CICL shall not appear in any certificate which
will be issued by the PNP including police clearances.
Section 9-1 Ensuring Confidentiality in Handling Documents
All police officers who are working on the case of a child shall:
a. Ensure that spot reports, investigation reports, and other similar police
reports contain document security classification in order to protect the
identity of the CICL. The police shall not disclose any information to the
public, particularly the media, which reveals the identity of the CICL and
his or her family;
b. Print the words CAR CASE or CICL CASE on the upper right hand
corner of investigation reports and other similar documents to ensure
confidentiality.
c. Ensure that the records of the case shall be submitted to appropriate
agencies in a sealed envelope with the CAR CASE or CICL CASE
written conspicuously on the upper right-hand corner of the face of the
envelope, with appropriate receipts for the documents in second or
photocopies enclosed therein.
Section 9-2 Medical Examination Results
The results of the medical examination of the CICL shall be kept confidential,
unless otherwise ordered by the Family Court.
Section 9-3 When Records may be Disclosed
The disclosure of confidential records may only be done upon Order of the Court.
The records of the CICL may only be disclosed to persons specifically enumerated in
the Order of the Court permitting such disclosure, and subject to such conditions as the
Court may impose. Therefore, all police officers who are working on the case of a child
shall:
a. Ensure that the parties understand that the case is confidential and remind
them especially the victim and/or the complainant that the records shall
not be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone for any purpose
whatsoever; and
b. Advise the media to observe the Guidelines for Media Practitioners on the
Reporting and Coverage of Cases Involving Children issued by the
Special Committee for the Protection of Children under the Department of
Justice (see Appendix C).
ANNEXES
Annexes RESTRICTED 51
Annex A
CASE SUMMARY
Date of Initial Contact : _______________________________
Date of Initial Investigation : _______________________________
Date of Summons : _______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Date of first meeting with CICL : _______________________________
Annex B
INITIAL CONTACT FORM
Date/Time/Place:
________________________________________________________________
Name of Apprehending Officers/Private Citizen:
______________________________________________________________________
Name and age of the CICL if known:
______________________________________________________________________
Narrative on how the crime was known by the Apprehending officers/Private Citizen:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Narrative on how the CICL was taken into custody:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Are there illegal objects found in the body of the CICL?
______________________________________________________________________
Is the CICL being used by other persons?
______________________________________________________________________
Was the procedure in this protocol followed? Why?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Was force used? Why?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Was handcuff and/or other instruments of restraint used? Why?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
What are the needs of the child as observed by the Apprehending Officers/Private
Citizen? What had been done?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Was the CICL hurt or harmed by other persons? Narrate Circumstances.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
To whom was the CICL turned over?
Annex C
INTAKE FORM
Philippine National Police
______________________
______________________
INTAKE FORM FOR CHILDREN AT RISK (CAR)
Profile of the Child

1. Name of CAR 2. Age 3. Date of Birth
4. Sex 5. Civil Status 6. Educational Attainment

___ single ___ elem. level
___with live-in partner ___ elem. Graduate
___others: _______ ___HS level
___HS graduate
___Out-of-school
___College
___Others: _______\
7. Address/Contact 8. Name of Parents/Guardian

Nos.
B. Status /Type of the Case

9. Offense/Ordinance Violated
___curfew ____ mendicancy

___truancy ____ trespassing
___parental disobedience ____ public urination
___anti-smoking/drinking ____ sniffing of rugby
___disorderly conduct ____ prostitution
___public scandal ____ status offenses
___harassment ____ others: _____
___drunkenness
___vandalism
___gambling
10. Time/Date/Place 11. Time/Date/Place of 12. Disposition

Where Alleged Rescue Referred to:
Violation Committed ____ LSWDO
____ BCPC
____ DSWD
____NGO
____Bahay Pag-asa
____Others: ______
13. How many times 14. Records of previous violations committed:
rescued? 1. _____________________________________
_____once 2. _____________________________________
_____twice 3. _____________________________________
_____thrice 4. _____________________________________
_____others: _
C. Basic Information of the Informant

15. Name 16. Age/Sex 17. Address/Contact Nos.
18. Relationship to the 19. 20.

Child
Prepared by:
_______________________________
Conformed by:
_________________________________ _____________________________
Name and Signature of Parent/Guardian Name and signature of child
Annex D
INTAKE FORM
______________________
______________________
INTAKE FORM FOR CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW (CICL)
1. Person/Unit Reporting 2. Date Accomplished 3. Referring Party and

Contact
4. Investigation/Case No. 5. Name of Investigation/Interview
A. Offense Data
6. Time/Day/Month/Year of Commission 7. Place of Commission
8. Offenses Committed
_____ Rape ______ Physical Injuries (Domestic Violence

_____ Incestuous Rape ______ Physical Injuries (Other Circumstances)
_____ Attempted Rape ______ Abduction/Kidnapping/Arbitrary Detention
_____ Acts of Lasciviousness ______ Child Labor
_____ Sexual Harassment ______ Child Trafficking (RA 7610)
_____ Prostitution/White Slave Trade ______ Other Forms of Child Abuse
_____ Trafficking in Person (RA9208) ______ Homicide
_____ Pornography ______ Parricide
_____ Murder ______ Theft/Robbery
_____ ESTAFA/BP22 ______ Other crimes, specify _______________
_____ Infanticide ______ Offenses under RA9165
_____ Kidnapping
_____ Arson
_____ Carnapping
B. Offenders Data [CICL]

9. Complete Name and Alias 10. Sex 11. Age and Date of
Birth
12. Civil Status 13. Highest Educ. Attainment 14. Nationality

___ single ____ no formal educ.
___ live-in ____elementary level
___ others _______________ ____elementary graduate
____high school level
____high school graduate
____college level
____ others
15. Previous Record: 16. Occupation 17. Address

____yes
Specify case/s: ____________
________________________
________________________
________________________
18. Relationship to Victim 19. Identifying documents

presented:
____ birth certificate
____ form 138/school
records
____ baptismal
certificate
____ barangay certificate
____ others: _________
C. Evidence Data
20. Weapons/Means Used 21. Motive/Cause 22. Suspect under the
____ firearms ____ sex/lust influence of :
____ bladed weapon ____ peer pressure ____ drugs
____ blunt instrument ____ jealousy/passion ____ alcohol
____ fist/kick ____ misunderstanding ____others: ___
____ others: specify ____ revenge
____ family trouble
____ poverty
____ others: ________
D. Case Disposition
23. Disposition 24. Victim under the custody
____referred to of:
BCPC/LCPC/LSWD/DSWD ____ DSWD
____ filed to prosecutors office ____ NGO/PO
____ filed in court ____others: ________
____ under police investigation
____ referred to other agencies
____ others: ______________
E. Diversion Mechanisms
25. Police Diversion Mechanisms Employed
____offender-victim conference administered
____parties wilfully settled case the police
____if minor, police issued warning
____if minor, child asked to perform community service
F. Incident Brief
G. Identifying Information About the Complainant

26. Name 27. Age/Sex 28. Address
29. Relationship to the CICL
H. Victims Data
30. Complete Name and Alias 31. Sex/Gender 32. Age and Date of
Birth
33. Place of Birth 34. Highest Educ. Attainment 35. Civil Status
____ no formal educ
____ elementary ____ single
____ high school ____ married
____ college ____with live-in
____ others: specify partner
____others ___
36. Nationality 37. Present Address 38. Provincial Address
39. Parents/Guardian Name: 40. Employment Information/ 41. Identifying

Occupation Documents
Name of father:___________________ Presented
Name of mother:__________________
Name of guardian: ________________
42. Contact Person/Address/Contact Nos.
Prepared by: Approved by:
____________________________ __________________________________
Name/Designation/Signature Name/Designation/Signature
Annex E
COMPLAINT FORM
______________________
______________________
WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION DESK COMPLAINT FORM

________________________ __________________________
________________________ - against - __________________________
Complainant CICL
________________________ __________________________
________________________ __________________________
Address Address
COMPLAINT
I/ WE hereby file this complaint against the above named respondent/s for
violating my/ our rights and interests in the following manner:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
WHEREFORE, I/ WE pray that the following relief/s be granted to me/ us in

accordance with the law and/ or equity.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Done this ________ day of ________________, 20____________.
___________________________________
Complainants Signature
______________________________ ________________________________
Name and Signature of CICL Name and Signature of Parent/Guardian
Received and filed this _____ day of _______________________, 20 ______.
Name and Signature of WCPD Investigator
Annex F
REFERRAL FORM
______________________
______________________
REFERRAL FORM
Date: ______________________
I. To/For: __________________________________________________________
(Name of Head/Institution/Agency)
II. Identifying Information of the CICL\
Name of Child: __________ Age: ____ Sex: ______ Birthday: ___________
Case Category: ( ) CAR ( ) CICL

III. Background information about the Childs Case:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
III. Reasons for Referral:

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
IV. Intervention/Services Requested:

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Referred by: Approved by:
__________________________ ___________________________
Name, Designation, Signature Name, Designation, Signature
Annex G
FEEDBACK FORM
______________________
______________________
FEEDBACK FORM
Date: ___________________________
I. Name of Agency/LGU Where the child was referred to _______________________

Date of Referral: _____________________
II. Identifying Information
Name of Child: ____________ Age: ________ Birthday: _____________________
III. Services Rendered:

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
IV. Remarks:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Prepared by: __________________________

Name, Designation, Signature
Approved by:
_______________________________________
Name, Designation, Signature
Annex H
INVESTIGATION REPORT
______________________
______________________
INVESTIGATION REPORT
Date: _________________
I. Profile of the Child:
Name: ________________________ Nickname/ Alias: _____ Age: ____ Sex: ______

Date of Birth: ________________ Place of Birth: _____________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________
Highest Educational Attainment:
______________________________________________________________________
II. Background information of the case:
Place and data of alleged offense committed:

______________________________________________________________________
Violation/ Offense:
______________________________________________________________________
Date and Time of Apprehension:
______________________________________________________________________
Place of Apprehension:___________________________________________________
III. Status of the Case:

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
IV. Actions taken based on the agreement made including schedules

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
V. Remarks/ Evaluation
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
VI. Recommendation/s
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
VII. Other Attachments (other supporting documents, if needed)

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________________
Name & Signature of Investigator
____________________________ ______________________________
Name& Signature of the CICL/CAR Name & Signature of the Parent
Date: ____________________ ____ Date: _________________________
Annex I
TABLE OF PENALTIES
Not more than six (6) years of imprisonment (Non-Serious Offenses)
Direct Assaults
Indirect Assaults
Causing Serious Disturbance in a Public Place, Office or Establishment
Giving False Testimony (defendant sentenced to any other afflictive penalty; to a
correctional penalty or a fine or was acquitted)
Giving False Testimony to Favor Defendant
Giving False Testimony in a Civil Cases
Unfair Competition, Fraudulent Registration of Trademark, Tradename or Services Mark
Death in a Tumultuous Affray (persons inflicting physical injuries cannot be identified)
Giving Assistance to Suicide that is not Consummated
Discharge of Firearm
Intentional Abortion (without violence but with consent)
Unintentional Abortion
Abortion Practice by Woman Herself
Serious Physical Injuries
Less Serious Physical Injuries
Slight Physical Injuries and Maltreatment
Unlawful Arrest
Inducing Minor to Abandon His Home
Exploitation of Child Labor
Compulsion to Render Service in Payment of Debt
Abandonment of Persons in Danger or Ones Own Victim
Abandonment of Minor
Abandonment of a Minor by Person Entrusted with his Custody
Qualified Trespass to Dwelling
Qualified Trespass to Dwelling with Violence/Intimidation
Other form of Trespass
Grave Threats without Condition
Light Threats
Other Light Threats
Grave Coercion
Light Coercion
Unjust Vexation
Discovering Secrets Through Seizure of Correspondence
Revealing Secrets with Abuse of Office
Revelation of Industrial Secrets
Robbery in an Uninhabited Place or in a Private Building
Theft (value of thing stolen is less than P 12,000 / under circumstances enumerated in
Par.3, Art 308 / offender acted under the impulse of hunger, poverty or difficulty of
earning a livelihood)
Occupation of Real Property or Usurpation of Real Rights in Property
Estafa
amount of fraud is more than P200 but not more than P12,000; fraud committed through
the means described under Art. 315 ( 1-a,b,c), (2-a,b,c,e),(3-a,b,c) [Art. 315(b), (c) and
(d)]
Amount of fraud does not exceed P200 and fraud committed through the means
described under Art. 315(2-d) [Art. 315 (d0]
Other forms of Swindling
Other Deceits
Fortune Telling
Removal, Sale or Pledge of Mortgaged Property
Adultery
Concubinage
Acts of Lasciviousness (victim is 12 years old and above)
Qualified Seduction
Simple Seduction
Consented Acts of Lasciviousness
Consented Abduction
Libel by means of Writing or Similar means
Threatening to Publish & Offer to Prevent such Publication for a Compensation
Prohibited Publication of Acts Referred to in a Course of Judicial Proceedings
Grave Oral Defamation
Slander
Slander by Deed
Incriminating an Innocent Person
Intriguing Against Honor
Reckless Imprudence / Imprudence and Negligence
Victimless Crimes with Imposable Penalty of not more than six (6) years of
Imprisonment (Non-serious offenses victimless)
Espionage
Violation of Neutrality
Correspondence with Hostile Country (correspondence has been prohibited by the
Government)
Flight to Enemys Country
Interruption of Religious Worship
Offending the Religious Feeling
Conspiracy and Proposal to Commit Rebellion
Conspiracy and Proposal to Commit Insurrection
Participating in Sedition
Conspiracy to Commit Sedition
Inciting to Sedition
Acts Tending to Prevent the Meeting of Congress and Similar Bodies
Disturbance of Proceedings
Violation of Parliamentary Immunity
Attending Illegal Assemblies
Organizing Illegal Associations
Membership of Illegal Association
Disobedience to Summons Issued by Congress or Constitutional Commissions
Resistance & Disobedience to a Person In Authority or the Agents of Such Persons
Making an Outcry Tending to Incite Rebellion or Sedition in a Public Place, Meeting or
Association
Burying with Pomp the Body of a Person Who has Been Legally Executed
Unlawful Use of Means of Publication & Unlawful Utterances
Alarms & Scandals

Delivery of Prisoners from Jail
Mutilation of Coins; Importation or Utterance of Mutilated Coins
Possessing with Intent to Utter/ Uttering or Selling false or Mutilated coins, without
connivance
Counterfeiting, Importing & Uttering Instrument Not Payable to Bearer
Falsification of Legislative Documents
Falsification by Private Individual and Use of Falsified Documents
Falsification of Wireless, Cable & Telegraph & Telephone Messages
Use of Falsified Messages
Falsification of Medical Certificates, Certificate of Merit or Service
Using False Certificates
Manufacturing and Possession of Instruments or Implements for Falsification
Usurpation of Authority or Official Functions
Using Fictitious Name / Concealing True Name
Illegal Use of Uniforms or Insignia
Perjury
Machinations of Public Auctions
Monopolies & Combinations in Restraint of Trade
Importation & Disposition of Falsely Marked Articles Made of Gold, Silver or other
Precious Metals
Grave Scandal
Possession of Picklocks or Similar Tools
Making Picklocks or Similar Tools
Theft of the Property of the National Library & National Museum
Altering Boundaries and Landmarks
Malicious Mischief
Other Mischief
Damaging Railways, Telegraph & Telephone Lines
Destroying or Damaging Statues, Public Monuments an Paintings
More than six (6) years of Imprisonment (SERIOUS OFFENSES)
Treason
Conspiracy to Commit Treason
Misprision of Treason
Inciting to war or Giving Motives for Reprisal
Correspondence with Hostile Country
Correspondence was carried on in ciphers or Conventional Signs [Art. 120(2)]
Notice or Information given through correspondence might be useful to the enemy [art.
120(3)]
Offender intended to Aid enemy in giving such notice or Information through
Correspondence [Art. 120(3)]
Piracy and Mutiny on the High Seas and on Philippine Waters
Qualified Piracy
Promoting, Maintaining or Heading a Rebellion or Insurrection
Participating or Executing the Commands of Others in a Rebellion or Insurrection
Leading, Directing or Commanding Others to Undertake a Coup DEtat
Participating or supporting, Financing, Aiding in Undertaking a Coup DEtat
Conspiracy and Proposal to Commit Coup DEtat
Inciting to Rebellion or Insurrection
Leading Sedition Principal in Consummated
Violation of Parliamentary Immunity Principal in Consummated
Organizing Illegal Assemblies
Causing Disturbance or Interruption of a Tumultuous Character
Counterfeiting the Great Seal of Govt; Forging Signature or Stamp of Chief Executive
Using Forged Signature or Counterfeit Seal or Stamp
Making & Importing & Uttering False Coins
Forging Treasury or Bank Notes, Importing &Uttering False or Forged Notes &
Documents
Giving False Testimony Against Defendant ( defendant is sentences to death/reclusion
temporal/reclusion perpetua)
Immoral Doctrines Obscene Publications & Exhibitions & Indecent Shows
Corruption of Public OfficialsNote: Imposable Penalty may be Higher than 6 years
depending on the nature of the Corruption
Parricide
Murder
Homicide
Death in a Tumultuous Affray ( persons inflicting physical injuries can be identified)
Giving Assistance to Suicide
Giving Assistance to Suicide to the Extent of Doing the Killing Himself
Infanticide
Intentional Abortion (with violence)
Intentional Abortion (without violence and without consent)
Mutilation
Serious Physical Injuries (resulting to Insanity, Impotency or Blindness)
Administering Injuries Substance or Beverages resulting to Insanity, Impotency or
Blindness
Rape
Sexual Assault
Kidnapping & Serious Illegal Detention
Slight Illegal Detention
Kidnapping & Failure to Return a Minor
Slavery
Grave Coercion (committed in violation of the exercise of the right of suffrage or to
compel another to perform any religious act or to prevent him from exercising such right
or from doing such right)
Robbery [Art. 294]
Attempted & frustrated Robbery committed Under certain Circumstances
Robbery with force upon things
Theft (value of things stolen is more than P12,000)
Qualified Theft
Fraudulent Insolvency
Destructive Arson
Damage Resulted in Derailment of Cars, Collision or other Accident
Acts of Lasciviousness (victim is under 12 years old)
Corruption of Minors
White Slave Trade
Forcible Abduction
Simulation of Birth, Substitution of One Child for Another & Concealment or

Abandonment of a Legitimate Child
Usurpation of Civil Status for the Purpose of Defrauding offended Party or His Heirs
Estafa (amount of fraud is more than P200 and Fraud committed through the means
described under Art. 315[2-d]) [Art. 315(a),(b) and (c)]
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Act refers to Republic Act No. 9344, as amended by Republic Act No. 10630.
Abandoned when the child has no proper parental care or guardianship or when the
childs parents or guardians have deserted the child for a period of at least six
continuous months, as provided in Art. 141(2), Title VIII of P.D. 603.
Abused when upon the evaluation of the LSWDO, the child is determined to be
maltreated, whether habitual or not, as defined in Section 3(b) of Republic Act No. 7610,
or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination
Act [R.A. 7610].
Bail refers to the security given for the release of the person in custody of the law,
furnished by a bondsman or a bonding company, to guarantee the appearance of the
person before any Court.
Best interest of the child refers to the totality of circumstances and conditions that
are most beneficial for the survival, protection and feelings of security of the child, and
most likely to promote the childs physical, psychological and emotional development. It
also means the least detrimental available alternative for safeguarding the growth and
development of the child.
Child refers to a person under the age of 18 (17 years and below).
Child who is above 12 years of age refers to a child not older than 15 years but not
younger who is at least than 12 years and one day. old.
Child who is above 15 years of age refers to a child who is at least 15 years and
one day old, but below 18 years.
Children-at-risk (CAR) refers to children who are vulnerable or at-risk of behaving in

a way that can harm themselves or others, or vulnerable and at risk of being pushed
and exploited to come into conflict with the law because of personal, family and social
circumstances.
Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL) refers to a child who is alleged as, accused of,
or adjudged as, having committed an offense under Philippine laws.
Court refers to a Family Court, or in places where there are no Family Courts, any
Regional Trial Court.
Dependent when the child is without a parent, guardian or custodian; or one whose
parents, guardian or other custodian for good cause desires to be relieved of the childs
Definition of Terms RESTRICTED 71

care and custody; and is dependent upon the public for support, as provided in Art.
141(1), Title VIII of P.D. 603.
Discernment refers to the capacity to understand the difference between right and
wrong, and its consequences.
Diversion refers to an alternative, child-appropriate process of determining the

responsibility and treatment of a child in conflict with the law, on the basis of the childs
social, cultural, economic, psychological or educational background, without resorting to
formal court proceedings.
Diversion Program refers to the program that the child in conflict with the law is
required to undergo after being found responsible for an offense, without resorting to
formal court proceedings.
Duty-bearer refer to persons who are responsible for providing care, addressing the
needs and protecting the rights of a child within the Juvenile Justice and Welfare
System.
Educational Institution refers to a place where children are accepted as students to

gain education. It includes both public and private and covers those institutions which
provide elementary, secondary and/or tertiary education.
Initial contact with the child refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of a
CICL by law enforcement officers or private citizens. It includes the time when the child
alleged to be in conflict with the law receives a subpoena under Section 3(b) of Rule
112 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure or summons under Section 6(a) or
Section 9(b) of the same Rule, in cases that do not require preliminary investigation or
where there is no necessity to place the child alleged to be in conflict with the law under
immediate custody.
Intervention generally refers to programmatic approaches or systematic social

protection programs for children that are designed and intended to promote the physical
and social well-being of the children; avert or prevent juvenile delinquency from
occurring; and stop or prevent children from re-offending.
Juvenile Justice and Welfare System refers to a system of dealing with CAR and
CICL, which provides child-appropriate proceedings, including programs and services
for prevention, diversion, rehabilitation, reintegration and after-care to ensure the childs
normal growth and development.
Light Offense acts of misdemeanors against public order or safety such as, but not
limited to, disorderly conduct public scandal, harassment, drunkenness, public
intoxication, criminal nuisance, vandalism, gambling, mendicancy, littering, public
urination, and trespassing.

Mug shot (or booking photograph) refers to a photograph of the CICL taken after
one is apprehended.
Neglected when the childs basic needs have been deliberately unattended or
inadequately provided, as provided in Art. 141(3) of P.D. 603; or
Offense refers to any act or omission punishable under special penal laws or the
Revised Penal Code. For purposes of providing appropriate services for children, the
term offense shall include violations of ordinances of local government units.
Probation refers to a disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and

sentence, is released, subject to the conditions imposed by the Court and the person is
placed under the supervision of a probation officer.
Recognizance refers to an undertaking, in lieu of a bail bond, assumed by a parent or

custodian, who shall be responsible for ensuring the appearance in Court of the child in
conflict with the law, whenever required.
Referral refers to a process where a duty-bearer, within the juvenile justice and
welfare system, endorses the CICL to the appropriate service provider for appropriate
care or intervention. Referral includes the endorsement of the victim for appropriate
assistance and intervention.
Serious Offense refers to an offense where the imposable penalty exceeds six years
imprisonment.
Non-Serious Offense refers to an offense where the imposable penalty is not more
than six years imprisonment.
Unoffending Parent/s refers to parent/s who had no participation in the commission

of an offense.
Victimless Crimes refers to offenses where there is no private offended party.

TABLE OF ABBREVIATION
BCPC Barangay Council for the Protection of Children

BJMP Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
CAR Child-At-Risk
CICL Child in Conflict with the Law
CPC Child Protection Committee
DANA Dependent, Abandoned, Neglected and Abused
DARNA Dependent, Abandoned, Repeat Offender, Neglected and Abused
DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development
IOC Investigator-on-Case
JJWA Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
JJWC Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council
LSWDO Local Social Welfare and Development Officer
PNP Philippine National Police
IRS Incident Reporting System
WCPD Women and Children Protection Desk
Table of Abbreviation RESTRICTED 74

APPENDICES
Appendices RESTRICTED 75
Appendix A
FLOWCHARTS FOR PNP
Appendix B
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC)

(CICL Flowchart References)
Appendix C
GUIDE FOR MEDIA PRACTITIONERS ON THE REPORTING AND

COVERAGE OF CASES INVOLVING CHILDREN (Revised 2008)
PRINCIPLES & GUIDE
Principle 1
Children have an absolute right to privacy. The highest ethical and professional
standards in reporting and covering cases of children must be observed such
that in all publicity concerning children, the best interests of the child shall be the
primary concern.
Guide
1. In the best interest of the child, the identity of a child victim of abuse, child
witness, CIAC or a CICL shall not be disclosed whether directly or indirectly. No
information that would lead to the identity of the child or any member of his/her
family shall be published or broadcast.
2. Photographs, images, or video footage of the face or any distinguishing feature

or information of a child victim of abuse, child witness, CIAC or a child in conflict
with the law including his or her family members shall not be taken, published, or
shown to the public in any manner.
Exception to this are missing children, children looking for their parents or
relatives or any other similar cases where revealing the identify, is for the best
interest of the child.
3. The disclosure of any private or graphic detail of the case, including the medico-
legal findings, in public, is a violation of confidentiality provisions under the law.
4. The access, use or dissemination as well as the provision of records of a child

shall be subject to sanctions under existing laws. Records, materials and other
evidence recovered or confiscated during rescue operations of child victims are
considered confidential when they form part of police, prosecution or court
records.
5. In the best interest of the child, interview(s) of a child victim of abuse, child
witness, child involved in armed conflict and a child in conflict with the law should
be conducted only when the child interviewee is assisted by a psychologist or a
social worker known to her or him. In this case, the media practitioner should
take into consideration the level of comfort of the child when asking questions
and the length of time spent in the interview. This is to prevent the child from
further traumatisation or victimization.
6. In reporting or covering cases on abuse and exploitation involving children,

media practitioners are encouraged to discuss the issues surrounding the case
rather than the personal circumstances of the victim.
Principle 2
The childs dignity must be respected at all times.
Guide
1. The use of sexualized images of children is a violation of the childs rights.

Obscene or pornographic materials, videos, photographs and other related
media should not be subjects of circulation, publication or broadcast as it is a
violation of the right of the child to dignity and self-worth.
2. Crimes of violence by or against children must be reported factually and seriously

without passing judgment, stereotyping, or sensationalism.
3. There should be a conscious effort to avoid sensationalism and exploitation of

the child in need of any assistance. The release of the child's identity to elicit
financial support or aid for the child's medical care is strongly discouraged.
4. The personal circumstance of the child which will tend to sensationalize the case
must be avoided. The child's life should not be treated as a movie.
Principle 3
Children have the right to be heard. Access to media by children should be

encouraged.
Guide
1. Whenever possible, give children access to media for them to be able to express
their own opinions without inducement of any kind, in any manner or procedure
affecting them.
2. When the child is the source of crime-related news or information, his/her identity
should be protected at all times.
Principle 4
The mass media is a partner in the promotion of child rights and the prevention of
child delinquency, and is encouraged to relay consistent messages through a
balanced approach. Journalistic activity which touches on the lives and welfare
of children must be carried out with sensitivity and appreciation of the vulnerable
situation of children, so that children are not re-victimized or re-traumatized.
Guide
1. On media coverage of specific cases, the present as well as the long-term

implications for the childs recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration shall be taken
into consideration by all those involved in deciding on and implementing the said
approaches to media coverage.
2. It is the responsibility of the media to verify the status of an organization which

purports to speak or represent the child, before any airing, broadcasting or
publication in behalf of the child. The organization must be duly accredited,
registered or licensed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD) or by any appropriate government agency.
3. Media is urged to undertake investigative journalism and to report on violations of

children's rights, and other issues relating to children's safety, privacy, security,
education, health and social welfare and all forms of exploitation and
discrimination.
4. There are government agencies responsible for the care of children such as the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), or the local social
welfare offices, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Movie and
Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), including private
organizations or institutions which have adopted and are implementing guidelines
on dealing with child sensitive coverage, reportage, and access to media. Media
organizations are urged to develop their own internal policies and procedures
aligned and consistent with these guidelines, including monitoring systems and
protection mechanisms on the engagement of children in any media program to
ensure that children are free from physical and psychological risks and that they
are not exploited for commercial purposes.
5. Media organizations are encouraged to exercise self-regulation through

responsibility in programming, publication or posting of any information affecting
the physical, social, emotional, mental and moral development of the child. The
publication of images or broadcast of programs containing information
detrimental to child development should be shown or aired outside of the time
slots allotted for children
REFERENCES
Republic Act 9344 or the "Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006".
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9344 issued by the Juvenile Justice and
Welfare Council (JJWC) in 2006.
A.M. No. 02-1-18-SC entitled Rule on Juveniles in Conflict with the Law issued by the
Supreme Court in 2006.
Guidelines for Media Practitioners on the Reporting and Coverage of Cases Involving
Children Revised 2008.
Police Manual on the Management of Cases of Children in Conflict with the Law (2009)
Republic Act 10630 or An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and

Welfare System, Creating the Juvenile justice and Welfare Council under the
Department of Social Welfare and Development, Appropriating Funds Therefor,
and for Other Purposes.
Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No.9344, as amended by

R.A. 10630 issued by the JJWC in 2014.
References RESTRICTED 89
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC)
Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera Chairperson, JJWC

Atty. Tricia Clare A. Oco Executive Director, JJWC
Maricris Calipjo-Cabural Deputy Executive Director, JJWC
Maria Lourdes F. Alcain Division Chief, JJWC Policy Research and
Development Division
Esmeralda H. Distor Project Development Officer III, JJWC Policy Research
and Development Division
Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM)
PDIR BENJAMIN B MAGALONG Director, DIDM

PCSUPT JOSE MA VICTOR DF RAMOS Deputy Director, DIDM
NUP Vernadette Gonzales Action NUP
Ms. Jehaida Friginal Writer, DIDM
Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC)
PCSUPT ROSAURO V ACIO Chief, WCPC

PSSUPT MARIA ASUNCION DLP PLACINO C, AVAWCD, WCPC
PSSUPT NOEL R SANDOVAL C, OMD, WCPC
PSUPT SOFRONIO O BUMALAY AC, ARMD, WCPC
PSUPT NERI VINCENT D IGNACIO AC, ATIPD, WCPC
PSUPT NOEL L ABAY Asst. C, ARMD, WCPC
PSUPT EDER M COLLANTES Asst. C, OMD, WCPC
PSUPT MARY ANN DC IMUS Asst. C, AVAWCD, WCPC
PSINSP CATHERINE E TAMAYO Legal Officer, WCPC
PSINSP ARMIE CLAIRE M BELEN Sec Chief, Intel and
Investigation Sec, AVAWCD, WCPC
SPO4 Josephine V Ybaez Chief Clerk, WCPC
SPO4 Rainerio S Marcos Operations PNCO, WCPC
SPO3 Evangeline R Villano Investigator, AVAWCD, WCPC
NUP Pacita B. Guevara Action NUP
Ms. Maria Luisa I. Brillantes IT Officer, WCPC
Mr. Rene S. Supe IT Officer, WCPC
Ms. Consuelo Maria G. Lucero Legal Researcher, WCPC
Mr. Emil John T. Manguerra Writer, WCPC
JJWC Consultant
Atty. Rommel Alim Abitria Consultant-Writer, Executive Director of

Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation (HLAF)
Acknowledgement RESTRICTED 90
Developed by PNP - Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC)

in partnership with Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC)
Acknowledgement RESTRICTED 91

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL

MANUAL IN HANDLING CASES

Manual in Handling Cases of

Women and Children Protection Center

The noble spirit and intent behind Republic Act No.

Too many reports have reached the police where the

Congratulations for a job well done!

It is indeed an honor on my part as The Director for

International Law and humanitarian considerations dictate

The dedicated men and women of the WCPC have

This has been the thrust behind the creation of this

Seven (7) years after the enactment of the Juvenile

On the second year of full implementation of strengthened RA 9344, the Juvenile

Mabuhay ang Philippine National Police!

The relationship, legal framework and processes on how duty-bearers involved in

Chief, PNPs Message i

CHAPTER 1 RESCUING A CHILD AT RISK (CAR) 1

CHAPTER 2 WHO IS A CICL? 4

CHAPTER 3 INITIAL CONTACT 5

CHAPTER 4 RECEIVING CICL CASES IN THE STATION 12

CHAPTER 6 DIVERSION AT THE POLICE 35

CHAPTER 7 RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT 44

CHAPTER 8 MAINTAINING RECORDS OF THE CASE 46

CHAPTER 9 ENSURING CONFIDENTIALITY 49

RESCUING A CHILD AT RISK (CAR)

Section 1-1 Who is a Child at Risk?

a. being abused by any person through sexual, physical, psychological,

a. Prostitution (Article 202 of the Revised Penal Code);

Section 1-2 Rescuing Children who are at Risk of Becoming CICL

Section 1-3 Rescuing CAR who Violate Ordinance or Commit

Section 3-1 Protection upon Initial Contact

Section 3-2 Who may Conduct Initial Contact

Section 3-3 General Rules in Conducting Initial Contact

3.1 Procedures in apprehending a CICL. The following procedures shall be

a. The apprehending officer shall identify himself/herself to the child and

a. The reason for placing the child under custody;

You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand?

The apprehending officer shall immediately notify the childs parents or

3.3 Prevention of violence, injury or humiliation. The apprehending officer shall

Section 3-4 Apprehending a Child With a Warrant

If a CICL is to be apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest, the police officer

Section 3-5 Apprehending a Child Without a Warrant

The police officer may apprehend a CICL without a warrant, when:

a. In his presence, the CICL to be apprehended has committed, is actually

Section 3-6 Prohibited Acts during Initial Contact

Whenever handcuffing is necessary, the apprehending officer shall ensure that

Section 3-7 Preserving the Scene of the Crime

Section 3-8 Assistance to Victim of CICL

Section 3-9 Conducting Initial Contact in an Educational Institution

If the initial contact shall be conducted within the premises of an educational

In addition, the following procedures shall be observed:

Section 3-10 If the Child is a CAR

Section 3-11 If the Offense is Light

Section 3-12 If the Offense is Serious or Non-Serious

If the childs offense is serious or non-serious, with or without victims, the

a. Immediately bring the child to a medical professional for physical

RECEIVING CICL CASES IN THE STATION

Section 4-1 Where a Case is Filed Directly at the Station