Foremost, the DSWD FIELD OFFICE VI is one with the entire country in the call for everyone to STAY AT HOME.
With the passage of Executive Orders of Local Government Units, most of which include CURFEW HOURS, we would like to provide the guide in the proper handling of children or minors, as well as street children and dwellers, who are caught violating the curfew.
FOR RESIDENTS OF THE BARANGAY
1. The barangay shall take custody of the minor
2. The barangay will register the child as a “Child At Risk” or CAR in its logbook
3. Information needed will be taken using the intake sheet of the barangay
4. The parents or guardian will be duly informed
5. The minor will be turned over to the parent or guardian
6. Should the minor be categorized as “High Risk” based on guidelines of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) as assessed by the Local Social Welfare and Development Office:
a. The LSWDO will conduct an Assessment and Intervention Conference and Design Intervention if deemed proper.
FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF THE BARANGAY
1. The barangay where the minor is found shall take custody of the minor
2. The barangay will register the child as a “Child At Risk” or CAR in its logbook
3. Information needed will be taken using the intake sheet of the barangay
4. The child will be turned over to the barangay of residence.
5. At the minor’s barangay, the following will be done:
o Information needed will be taken using the intake sheet of the barangay
o The parents or guardian will be duly informed
o The minor will be turned over to the parent or guardian
o Should the minor be categorized as “High Risk” based on guidelines of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) as assessed by the Local Social Welfare and Development Office:
The LSWDO will conduct an Assessment and Intervention Conference and Design Intervention if deemed proper.
6. If the parents or guardian cannot be located, the child will be turned over to the LSWDO. If “High Risk,” the LSWDO will conduct an Assessment and Intervention Conference and Design Intervention if deemed proper.
We are recommending that LGUs designate Activity Centers to ensure that these minors, street children, as well as street families have a shelter to stay.
Should there be queries, please call the following number:
Landline: (033)-503-3797
Facebook: @rscwc6 or DSWD Western Visayas
It is the obligation of the parents, law enforcers and barangay officials to PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CHILDEN by observing this protocol.
THE BEST THING TO DO NOW IS FOR CHILDREN TO STAY AT HOME AND RESPECT THE CURFEW HOURS.
AVOID BEING INFECTED BY COVID-19. STAY AT HOME.
MA. EVELYN B. MACAPOBRE, CESO III
Regional Director
