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| Personal Name | Bumanlag, Carmy Erika C. |
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| Resource Title | What Waiting Looks Like Inside Bahay Pag-Asa: Effects of Delayed Court Proceedings on the Psychosocial Development of Children in Conflict with the Law Confined in Bahay Pag-Asa in National Capital Region |
| Date Issued | June 2023 |
| Abstract | Delays in court proceedings that result in delay justice delivery are inevitable realities that are influenced by various factors, including jurisdiction size, docket management, case classification, calendaring, and court practices. Republic Act 9344 provides comprehensive policies to safeguard the rights of children in conflict with the law (CICL) against unjust incrimination and unlawful detention. However, concerns regarding the lengthy confinement of CICL persist. The COVID-19 pandemic crisis further compounds the impact of delays on court processes, leading to increased dockets and hearing resets. Therefore, the study aims to assess the effects of delayed court proceedings on the psychosocial development of CICL. A qualitative design and phenomenological approach are employed to explore the experiences and perspectives of the primary participants and key informants to shed light on the outcome of delays. The CICL participants in the study were selected from five different Bahay Pag-asa facilities. The selection process was carried out by social work practitioners using specific criteria outlined in the study. These criteria were designed to ensure a representative sample of CICL across the participating facilities. In addition, key informants involved in the study included social workers and legal practitioners. These professionals played a vital role in providing insights and expertise regarding the psychosocial development and legal aspects of the CICL. The psychosocial development comprises of three domains and the study examined whether delays have an impact on the decision-making ability of CICL; whether behavioral changes occur when continuances prolong the legal process; and analyzed the potential alteration in the confidence of CICL regarding their rehabilitation following a delay. Whereas the results show that delays have no direct influence on the resistance or susceptibility of the CICL to peer influence, but it is found to be a contributing |
| Degree Course | Master of Social Work |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Bahay Pag-sa, Psychological development, Children, National capital region |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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