February 01, 2013; 1pm ACADEME. A.

Initial thoughts Mary- timely, not everybody is really aware of courtroom procedure, litigation -children and women: provide preparation for witnesses -Paralegal trainings awareness of rights of children, brgy jurisdictions and limitations Shing- affirm timely ; esp. those who cannot or do not have legal representation Dr.Leila- W & children protection unit in ZCMC in 2003 -Mgt of cases : includes legal aid-not yet addressed, no lawyer to assist in the case management. -Kids in court: orientation of children, how to behave, what to do Marcy- witnesses may be prepared Social markers-allowed to be near the child Dr.Mario- marginalized accessibility -how will you find them and how will they find you? -increase level of awareness of community Atty. Jules- lawyers =passive University= no program We need people to keep the ball rolling, need to bring it to the attn. of the lawyer Time constraints Groups to assist lawyers, latten workload ligaten= give more attn. to cases Eta- tin rely for marginalized group Kagawad: cases of child abuse -no awareness of Brgy council members of law -tap LGUs partner communities X astesa abuse of parents B. Similar programs Marcy= center for peace &Dcut Referral of cases= networks, facilitate cases; with police, other offices Atty. Jules = litigation of barangay council in resolving conflict -restrained financial resources Give manpower - Human trafficking task force IBP=prosecution Ms. Marehu = womens Desk, on the process of being established Marcy= PLT to service- provides and barangay officials

Motivations in implementing the programs Marcy- partner PAT -

Actual case children trafficked to sabah, Malaysia (19) Dec. 2000- Anti-Human trafficking Act Advocacy- referrals, connection to medical community, academe Atty. Jules- advocacy depends upon leaders Legal issues and concerns Guidance office- physical and sexual abuse- family members Students enroll, with psychiatric management, legal repercussion to deny admission? Brent- harassment between co-workers Brent missionary hospital talked to girl to not to proceed with litigation Womens desk= ethics committee HS- GS: physical disability of the child, repuccassions? Disciplinary cases- parents bring legal counsel Administration need legal assistance SOM(Mario)- legal aid soer both ways: hire a lawyer to harass Guidance office- wills the center be open to employees of the university? Personal legal concerns may be included? Atty. Jules, WMSU- WMSU, legal office- holds personnel cases SIOM, Dr. Leila 1.) execom committee to addressed legal issues in SOM 2.) women and children Protection unit- victims of evidence and abuse no lawyers, no legal aid WCPU- connect with PNP, public HS CCES- IPs- ancestral domain - Domestic violence, rights of children in separation of parents - Fishing, livelihood rights, no awareness of laws SACSI Lente- elections, hakot system during election day -violations

Process of handling cases WMSU PeD- trafficking cases Rescue- social workers assist child for sworn statement (in police prevent) Medico-legal Ask the child if he/she wants to pursue care Yes, DOJ filling of complaint

Litigition SOM- Brgy Council of protection of children WCPU Refferals/walk-in , brought by parents Before- report to authorities: police Temporary medio-legal certificate City social worker visit place of victim Need to pull out-shilter Doctors- risk/medical assestment Psychologist/psychiatrist WMSU, Atty. Jules -asses personel/administrative issues Personal-PAO/IBP Guidance office -guidance office considers cases SACSI- Human Security desk - Mechanisms, lack of awareness of laws P&D=PLT Sustainability of program Dr. Leila- Gender & Devt fund Supports the WCDLI -office -social workers -doctors, part of training, not paid by -GAD fund limited Links with City Social Devt office Police Child abuse prevention - Lacks. Lawyer CPD, Ms.Marcy -networks & partners: DepEd, DSWD -materials: leaflets, etc. -Peace & Comm Devt= human Security Steps for improving Quality of services WCPU- training of partner-doctor - Partner with org.- legal pillar - Psyscho aspect of support - Student pinpoint cases of violence CPD -feedingbacking : S/W - Feedingbacking with prosecutors

Advocacy

Atty. Jules- lawyers fail to tie the loose ends -legal aid groups to aid lawyer to lessen workland to What can ACLA contribute? WCPU- attend case conferences, to know cases handed CPD- transportation for victims schedule to testify in court? Atty. Jules- include full-blom education, service providers SOM- how different will ACLA be form other different NGOs? Brent- cater to needs of unfortunate employees- process Shing- additional funds from benefactors Program Proper comfirmation SOM, Dr. Mario- transparency in handling fund, many donors -proper conmpresation.