Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

TAYTAY CAMPUS
CRIM 4- JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND CRIME PREVENTION
NOTE: THIS QUESTIONNAIRE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER WITH YOUR
EXAMINATION BOOKLET. ALL YOUR ANSWERS MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR BOOKLET.
I.IDENTIFICATION. CHOOSE YOUR ANSWER FROM THE WORDS/ GROUP OF WORDS
PROVIDED BELOW BEFORE THE QUESTIONS. (2 POINTS EACH NUMBER)
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council
Diversion Program
Best Interest of the
Child
Department of Justice
Diversion
Child
Juvenile Justice and Welfare System
Community-based Program
Child at Risk
Intervention
Child in Conflict with the Law
Bail
RA 9344
RA 7610
Bahay Pag-asa
Youth Detention Home
Revised Penal Code
Disernment
1.
Refers to the security given for the release of the person in custody of the law, furnished
by him/her or a bondsman, to guarantee his/her appearance before any court. Bail may be given
in the form of corporate security, property bond, cash deposit, or recognizance.
2.
Refers to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
3.
Refers to a child who is vulnerable to and at the risk of committing criminal offenses
because of personal, family and social circumstances.
4.
Refers to a child who is alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as, having committed an
offense under Philippine laws.
5.
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 his/her social, cultural, economic,
psychological or educational background without resorting to formal court proceedings
6.
Refers to the program that the child in conflict with the law is required to undergo after
he/she is found responsible for an offense without resorting to formal court proceedings.
7.
Refers to a series of activities which are designed to address issues that caused the child
to commit an offense. It may take the form of an individualized treatment program which may
include counseling, skills training, education, and other activities that will enhance his/her
psychological, emotional and psycho-social well-being.
8.
Refers to 24-hour child caring institution established, funded and managed by local
government units (LGUs) and licensed and/or accredited non-government organizations providing
for short-term residential care for children in conflict with the law.
9.
Known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
10.
An agency that ensures the effective implementation of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of
2006
II.TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is true and write FALSE if the statement
is false. (2 points each)
11.Fifteen is the age of absolute no criminal liability.
12.A child fourteen (14) years of age who acted with discernment may be punished under the law.
13.A person above 18 years old who acted without discernment is not criminally liable.
14.Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act was created to protect the interest of children who have
committed crimes in their tender age.
15. The Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) take a major role in implementing
the mandate of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act.
III.ENUMERATION. Items 16-20. Give five (5) rights of Child in Conflict with the law. (Magbigay
ng limang Karapatan ng Batang may Suliranin sa Batas.)
IV. ESSAY. Answer what is being asked for and support your answers with legal basis. A mere Yes
or No may not be given any point. (Maaring sumagot sa wikang Filipino)
a. A child 13 years of age was caught stealing money from the school cafeteria. What is the
childs liability, if any? (5 points)
b. Si Simon ay 16 years old at napatay nya ang kanyang Tiyuhin ng minsang tangkain nitong
gahasain ang ate ni Simon na si Maria. Mayroon bang criminal liability si Simon? (5 points)
Maaari ba siyang makulong? Ipaliwanag. (5 points)
-END OF EXAMTo God be all the greatest glory!
The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth Erasmus
Prepared by: ATTY.ODESSA BUENA C. ARZAGA