Summary:

This alternative report aims to point out and clarify the core issues besetting children accused of violating the law (CAVL), whom others presume or tag as children in conflict with the law. It discusses the various types and categories of CAVL as well as the procedures and processes they go through upon contact with and subjection to the criminal justice system, particularly with officers of the Philippine National Police.

http://www.crin.org/docs/Final Coalition briefing paper June 14.doc

Contact Information:

Bahay Tuluyan, Leveriza St, Malate, Manila
Website: www.bahaytuluyan.org
Email: info@bahaytuluyan.org

Last updated 26/08/2009 01:07:53

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