9th Sangguniang Panlungsod (30 June 2007 – 30 June 2010)

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Summary: This ordinance localizes the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (RA 9344) in Naga City by establishing intervention and diversion programs for children at risk (CAR) and children in conflict with the law (CICL). It mandates a three-year Comprehensive Juvenile Intervention Program (CJIP), the creation of a Youth Facility and Juvenile Intervention Division, and allocates at least 1% of the city’s annual IRA share (starting with Php 2 million) to fund these efforts. The City Social Welfare Office and the Naga City Council for the Welfare and Protection of Children will implement and monitor the program.