They interviews focused on understanding were also made aware of how their data the perspectives of participants would be used, agreed to be identify by regarding crime prevention to end the institutions that were represented, child sexual abuse and exploitation in and consented to the recording of the the Philippines. [...] 8 ECPAT INTERNATIONAL Ending the sexual exploitation of children Participants provided information of Kasimbahayan programme9 the following programmes that include The programme is implemented by activities related to the prevention of the Women and Children Protection child sexual exploitation and abuse: Department in coordination with faith- based org. [...] The Moreover, global evidence suggests goal of the programme is to reduce that curfews might not be effective the number of new cases of children at in reducing crimes or safeguarding risk and to rehabilitate and reintegrate children from them.17 children in conflict with the law into their families and communities. [...] As the representative personnel, there are gaps regarding of the Anti-Trafficking and Violence updated technical knowledge Against Women and Children of and skills to implement effective Angeles City, said, “Despite efforts to preventive measures particularly in be effective and efficient, there is a the following areas: shortage of personnel, especially in the Philippines National Police and ↘ De. [...] Some cities and a task force for online sexual abuse municipalities do not have localized and exploitation of children revealed ordinances of anti-Online Sexual challenges on the financial limitations Abuse and Exploitation Laws and of the office especially in the conduct anti-trafficking.” The respondent from of surveillance (online transactions to the Regional Inter-Agency Council on target faci.
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Table of Contents
- Introduction 4
- At a Glance 5
- Methodology and limitations 7
- How is crime prevention understood in the Philippines? 9
- Existing strategies 11
- Awareness raising activities 11
- Barangay Empowerment on Child Abuse Resistance and Elimination Fight Unwanted Lewd Design (B.E. C.A.R.E.F.U.L.). 12
- Kasimbahayan programme 12
- OPLAN SAGIP NENE (Save Nene campaign) 13
- Aling Police Mobile” (Maam Police Mobile) 13
- Police surveillance 13
- Local ordinances to enforce national laws aimed at preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of children 14
- Curfew for children 14
- Interventions with children who committed offences 15
- Perceived Positive outcomes 16
- Challenges 17
- Harmful gender and social norms 17
- Lack of well equipped- personnel 17
- Lack of localised crime prevention strategies 19
- Limited awareness regarding law enforcement’s prevention role 19
- Limited funding to conduct interventions 19
- Systemic failures to protect 19
- Recommendations 21
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