A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFTER CARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LGUS TO DISCHARGED CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW (CICL)OF THE NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR BOYS

The research study is intended to benefit children in conflict with the law (CICL) clients  who have been discharged from the National Training School for Boys (NTSB). Located in Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal, NTSB is a residential center under DSWD Field Office IV-A which provides care and rehabilitation to male CICL who are 9-17 years old.

This study focuses on assessing the implementation of after-care programs and services provided by the LGUs to discharged CICL clients in the Metro Manila and Region IV-A area who have availed of after-care services in response to the recommendations of the Regional Research Development-Technical Working Group (RD-TWG). Nineteen (19) discharged CICL clients were randomly selected as respondents for the study using one on one interview and  review of individual case folders and other documents.

The findings of the study revealed that after care services in the local government units under study were not fully implemented as provided for under Republic Act 9344 which mandates local government units through the local social welfare and development office to provide after care services. The need for close coordination between and among the family members , community and the local social welfare and development office is evident in the process.