The RJJWC2 is an attached agency of the DSWD that is implementing the Republic Act 9344, as amended by RA 10630, a law that is created for the welfare of the Children in Conflict with the Law and Children-at-Risk. The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) is a policy-making,
coordinating, and monitoring body tasked through its members and
coordinating agencies with the implementation of the Juvenile Justice
and Welfare Act, as amended. Vision: Council leading a society that promotes and protects the rights of children at risk and children in conflict with the law under a restorative justice and welfare system. Mission: To institutionalize a restorative justice and welfare system for
children at risk and children in conflict with the law through the effective implementation of the law and coordination among stakeholders in a protective and enabling environment. Goals: For Beneficiaries: To prevent children at risk from committing
crimes and to ensure that children in conflict with the law are
rehabilitated and reintegrated with their families and communities. Member Agencies (for JJWC):
● Commission on Human Rights
● Council for the Welfare of Children
●Department of Education
● Department of Health
● Department of the Interior and Local Government
● Department of Justice
● Department of Social Welfare and Development
● League of Provinces of the Philippines
● League of Cities of the Philippines
● League of Municipalities of the Philippines
● Liga ng mga Barangay
● National Youth Commission
● Two (2) Non-Government Organizations Representative
Member Agencies (for RJJWC):
● Commission on Human Rights
● Department of Education
● Department of Health
● Department of the Interior and Local Government
● Department of Justice
● Department of Social Welfare and Development
● League of Provinces of the Philippines
● League of Cities of the Philippines
● League of Municipalities of the Philippines
● Liga ng mga Barangay
● One (1) representative of the children sector
● One (1) representative of the youth sector
● Public Attorney’s Office
● Two (2) Non-Government Organizations Representative
