RA 9344 5.

Child in conflict with the Law : refers to a child who is alleged

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE ACT OF 2006 as, accused of, or adjudged as , having committed an offense
DEFINITION OF TERMS: under Philippine Laws.

DEFINITION OF TERMS:
•1. Juvenile : a young person.
•6. Diversion: refers to an alternative, child
appropriate process of determining the
•2. Child : refers to a person under the age of 18.
responsibility and treatment of a child in
DEFINITION OF TERMS: conflict with the law.
•3.Juvenile Delinquent : any young person whose conduct DEFINITION OF TERMS:
is characterized by antisocial behavior that is beyond
•7. Intervention : refers to a series of activities which is
parental control and subject to legal action.
designed to address issues that caused the child to
DEFINITION OF TERMS: commit an offense.
•4. Child at Risk : refers to a child who is RA 7610
vulnerable to and at risk of committing criminal •Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and
offenses because of personal, family and Discrimination Act.
social circumstances. RA 9262
•Anti Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004.
DEFINITION OF TERMS:•
PD 603
•The Child and Youth Welfare Code.