By April Therese L. Escarda & Dheenise Eiver B. Villaruz, JD 1 Abstract Personality is a concomitant factor in many kinds of behavior, one of which is associating with criminal demeanor. To fully ascertain what constitutes a criminal, we must first understand the personality of a person. Further, this research focuses on the lived experiences … Continue reading Behind the Tears of Hope: A Comparative Study Between the Role of Mental Health Experts and Anti-Crime Authorities in Resolving Unlawfulness Charged Against Psychologically-Ill Individuals
A Study On the Challenges of the Public Prosecutors and Lawyers in Handling Rape and Sexual Assault cases.
By Priscilla Marie Corazon C. Rivero and Franz Hughanne R. Tionko Abstract Violence against women and children are infamously recognized in the global arena as a human rights concern. Rape, sexual assault and molestation are immoral acts that have been criminally prosecuted since the beginning of civilization, however, it still remains rampant in civil society increasing throughout … Continue reading A Study On the Challenges of the Public Prosecutors and Lawyers in Handling Rape and Sexual Assault cases.
A Study on the Degree of Implementation of Republic Act 8485 (as amended by RA 10631): Animal Welfare Act in the Cities of Bacolod, Talisay, and Silay
I. ABSTRACT The Animal Welfare Act was enacted to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines as intended by Congress. It focuses on the physical and psychological well-being of animals which includes, but not limited to, the avoidance of abuse, maltreatment, cruelty, and exploitation of animals by humans by maintaining appropriate … Continue reading A Study on the Degree of Implementation of Republic Act 8485 (as amended by RA 10631): Animal Welfare Act in the Cities of Bacolod, Talisay, and Silay
Drug Abuse and Crimes in San Carlos City: Can the Society Break this Connection with the Help of the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation?
Submitted by: Marben Luis L. Tan Jason Villarosa Ivan Villarosa “Drug Abuse and Crimes in San Carlos City: Can the Society Break this Connection with the Help of the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation?” INTRODUCTION: The Philippine drug war is the anti-drug policy and actions of the Philippine government under President Rodrigo Duterte, who assumed office on June 30, 2016. According to former Philippine National … Continue reading Drug Abuse and Crimes in San Carlos City: Can the Society Break this Connection with the Help of the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation?
The Subject of Crime: A Legal Perspective on the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
By June Steve G. Barredo and Jennifer V. Labrador "What is needed now are increased efforts to promote youth participation and commitment; more services aimed at youth; more parental involvement; more education and information, using schools and other sites; more protection for girls, orphaned children and young women; and more partnerships with people with HIV … Continue reading The Subject of Crime: A Legal Perspective on the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
Discernment: The Minds of Children in Conflict with the Law in Bacolod City
By John Emmer Gamo and Victoria Veronica AzurinINTRODUCTION The Penal Law of the Philippines was a duplicate of the Spanish Codigo Penal which was in force from 1886 to 1930. Several attempts were made to revise the Old Penal Law until the new code was drafted by a committee created in 1927. The framers of … Continue reading Discernment: The Minds of Children in Conflict with the Law in Bacolod City
The Compliance of Public Schools in Bacolod City to Republic Act 10627: The Anti-Bullying Law
By Victor Siegfried R. D’lonsod, April Rose G. Torres and Trisha M. Yangan The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 was created hand in hand with the Child Protection Policy or DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012. The policy aims to protect the child from all forms of violence that may be inflicted by adults, persons in authority as … Continue reading The Compliance of Public Schools in Bacolod City to Republic Act 10627: The Anti-Bullying Law
Analysis of the Application of Rule 113 of the Rules of Court on Existing Jurisprudence under Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002
INTRODUCTION One of the major and relevant issues that currently plagues the country involves the use and trade of prohibited and illegal drugs, which threatens the very life of the nation and its people. It is stated in Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, that the state should … Continue reading Analysis of the Application of Rule 113 of the Rules of Court on Existing Jurisprudence under Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002
RA 9344 or The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006: A Case Study on its Implementation in Bacolod City
By Julie Anne V. Antolo and Trixie Mae F. Perez In line with Republic Act No. 9344 otherwise known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, this study aims to analyze the extent of the implementation of the law for children-in-conflict-with law (CICL) in an urban city in the Philippines, Bacolod City. Specifically, … Continue reading RA 9344 or The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006: A Case Study on its Implementation in Bacolod City
Why Do Juvenile Delinquents Commit Recidivism?
At a young age, it is important for the youth to be reared with a sense of social responsibility so that they may be able to contribute to the community. However, most of these young adults, tend to become juveniles because of a series of factors that have affected their growth and learning. In this … Continue reading Why Do Juvenile Delinquents Commit Recidivism?
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