Republic Act No.9344: Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006

Republic Act No. 9344, known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, establishes a comprehensive juvenile justice and welfare system in the Philippines. It focuses on the rehabilitation, reintegration, and protection of children in conflict with the law. The act emphasizes restorative justice, providing measures for the prevention of juvenile delinquency, and ensuring that children are treated in a manner consistent with their rights and well-being. It aims to create a child-sensitive justice system that avoids criminalizing and instead focuses on rehabilitating young offenders.