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Table of Contents
7 Foreword PACT
14 Acknowledgments
17 Acronyms
19 Definition of Terms
25 Part I. Introduction
27 Background on the Development of the Standards
31 Framework for the Development of the Standards
34 Policy and Legal Bases
44 Standard 1. Ordinances, issuances and other policies against child trafficking embodying
the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are enacted/
adopted, translated into local languages/dialects, written/published, and promoted
and distributed to all stakeholders in the community, including the children.
46 Indicator 1.1. Baseline data and statistics on children, including child trafficking, are
available, accessible and utilized for policy development, planning and programming for
children.
48 Indicator 1.2. Policies on the protection of children, including against child trafficking, are
enacted/adopted and implemented.
53 Indicator 1.4. Mechanism for monitoring and evaluation of policies is established and
functional.
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56 Standard 2. Measures to minimize the occurrence of abuse and exploitation of children, 82 Standard 4. Arrangements are made to provide legal information, advice, representation
particularly trafficking of children, are undertaken by the community and stakeholders, and protection to child victims of trafficking.
including the children.
83 Indicator 4.1. Psycho-social support for trafficked children before and throughout legal
57 Indicator 2.1. Information, education and advocacy campaigns against child trafficking proceedings is provided.
are actively promoted and managed.
84 Indicator 4.2. Free legal assistance mechanism to ensure the childs access to justice is
60 Indicator 2.2. Developmental and preventive programs for vulnerable children and their established.
families are implemented.
85 Indicator 4.3. Free legal services by legal practitioners to trafficked children is provided.
63 Standard 3. A comprehensive program for the protection and promotion of the best
87 Indicator 4.4. Trafficked children are fully informed of the benefits due them and the
interest of trafficked children in all phases of rescue, recovery and reintegration in the
processes to avail of same.
community are implemented by trained service providers of the local government units
(LGUs), accredited non-government organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders. 89 Indicator 4.5. Proactive monitoring mechanisms and support systems in the prosecution of
cases of trafficked children are established.
65 Indicator 3.1. Child-sensitive protocols and mechanisms observed in reporting, rescue,
referral, recovery and reintegration of trafficked children, and a case management system 90 Standard 5. Opportunities are available for trafficked children and other children to
are adopted and implemented. express their views and to participate in matters relative to their lives and the community,
considering their evolving capacities and emotional maturity.
68 Indicator 3.2. A comprehensive, child and gender-sensitive program, including centers and
community-based services for the recovery and reintegration of trafficked children, are 91 Indicator 5.1. Preparation of children, including trafficked children, to participate in
implemented. matters affecting their lives is carried out.
71 Indicator 3.3. An effective case management system is established, with processes and 94 Indicator 5.2. Childrens participation in childrens associations and organizations is
outcomes properly documented. encouraged.
75 Indicator 3.4. Facilities for trafficked children are available, with proper licenses and/or 96 Indicator 5.3. Representation of children in local bodies is established and implemented.
accreditations.
97 Indicator 5.4. Child trafficking survivors and support groups are empowered as partners
79 Indicator 3.5. Adequate and competent human resources for service provision are available to protect and promote the rights of trafficked children and children at risk.
and utilized.
98 Standard 6. Capacity building and support for service providers are implemented to
80 Indicator 3.6. Sufficient resources for program implementation are allotted and utilized. ensure provision of quality services to trafficked children.
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FOREWORD
98 Indicator 6.1. Training programs for those involved in anti-trafficking work are developed. 1. The Standards and PACT
100 Indicator 6.2. Training programs for childrens rights advocates on anti-trafficking are The Standards in Building Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking
conducted.
is a handbook that lists down the essential components or elements that will lead to the
102 Indicator 6.3. Training programs for policy makers and agency heads on policy and establishment of communities where children are protected from trafficking. The different
program development are implemented.
Standards with their respective indicators are in the areas of policy for children, prevention,
103 Indicator 6.4. Training programs for service providers for efficient and effective provision comprehensive services for trafficked children, legal protection, child participation, and
of services to trafficked children are conducted. capability building, care and protection of service providers. Communities, as stipulated in
105 Indicator 6.5. Protection and support for service providers are established. the Standards, are stakeholders in local government units (LGUs barangay, municipality,
city, province) which include social workers, police, health and legal personnel, community
107 Standard 7. Mechanisms and structures in the community are established and functional
to support the protection of trafficked children. leaders, families and children, who can contribute to the promotion and protection of
childrens rights in the communities and in the end, protect children from trafficking and
107 Indicator 7.1. Local Committees against Trafficking and Violence against Women and their
other forms of abuse and exploitation.
Children within the respective LGUs are organized and functional.
109 Indicator 7.2. Local Councils for the Protection of Children are organized and functional. The Standards are the Philippines Against Child Trafficking, Inc. (PACT) and its partners
contribution to building communities where children are safe from trafficking and other
110 Indicator 7.3. Monitoring and evaluation systems are implemented.
forms of abuse and exploitation. To this end, PACT members and partners organize area
111 Indicator 7.4. Other measures for the protection, recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration
formations to conduct education sessions and campaign activities for the annual December 12
of trafficked children are proactively supported by their respective LGUs.
International Day against Trafficking; advocate for more effective implementation of Republic
113 PART III. Assessment Procedures Using the Standards Act 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003), as amended by RA 10364, and push for
115 Assessment Procedures the formation and strengthening of child protection mechanisms in their areas. In 2011,
PACT, with the assistance of Former Undersecretary of the Department of Social Welfare
121 Appendices
and Development (DSWD), Ms. Lourdes Balanon, developed the Standards in Building
123 Annex 1. Assessment Tool
133 Annex 2. List of Consultations and Meetings on the Standards Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking.
Netherlands and the Inter Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), were subjected to more
(NGOs), after which a Technical Working Group (TWG) was tasked to improve the draft and a definition of terms, an introduction, a full discussion of the Standards and their indicators,
later develop this handbook. and an assessment process using the Standards and the Assessment Tool to provide the
in setting priorities and in allocating and utilizing resources for child protection against
trafficking.
By following the Standards faithfully, it is hoped that LGUs will be able to protect children
Through its publication, and the accompanying Assessment Tool, PACT will be able to
popularize the Standards among the government agencies and LGUs that will primarily use
it and the NGOs, including PACT area organizations, which can use it to advocate for the
promotion of communities that are protective of children from trafficking and other forms of
abuse and exploitation. To be able to effectively implement the Standards, PACT, together with
the TWG and our writing consultant, Ms. Balanon, developed this handbook. It is composed of
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MESSAGE
I congratulate the officers and staff of the Philippines Against Child Trafficking (PACT), the non-government
(NG) and peoples organizations (POs), and government organizations (GOs), including the Terre des
Hommes Netherlands, who have made various contributions including data inputs, financial, and logistics
in making possible the publication of the Standards in Building Communities that Protect Children from
Trafficking (Standards).
The publication of the STANDARDS is considered as a response to Republic Act No. 10364, otherwise known
as An Act Expanding Republic Act No.9208, Entitled An Act to Institute Policies to Eliminate Trafficking
in Persons Especially Women And Children, Establishing the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms for the
Protection And Support of Trafficked Persons, Providing Penalties for its Violations and for Other Purposes,
specifically on the institutional mechanisms for the protection of children.
As part of the definition in R.A. No. 10364, children are unable to fully take care of or protect themselves
from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation, or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability
or condition. As such, children are one of the most vulnerable victims of human trafficking. It is for this
reason that the government and society plays a vital role in establishing intervention mechanisms for their
protection.
The STANDARDS is intended as a vehicle for the development of a fully formed and empowered community
that will protect children from trafficking, as well as support victims of trafficking.
May the STANDARDS, therefore, create the niche by which the government alongside with the NGOs, POs
and private individuals, provide the necessary safeguards in order to protect children from trafficking.
Emmanuel L. Caparas
Department of Justice
Acting Secretary
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MESSAGE MESSAGE
I commend the Philippines Against Child Trafficking (PACT) for your staunch effort in coming up with this On behalf of Terre des Hommes Netherlands, we commend the efforts of PACT and its partners in
Standards in Building Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking. developing the Standards in Building Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking. We hope that
it will serve as an effective planning, monitoring and assessment tool that will lead to stronger protection
For years, we have stood side by side and lobbied persistently so that the protection of children against mechanisms against child trafficking in the country.
trafficking and promotion of their rights will be prioritized. While we have succeeded in putting measures in
line with this advocacy like the passage of R.A. No. 10364 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking of Persons Act This pioneering effort is another milestone for PACT, which has been tireless in its efforts to raise the standard
of 2012 and other notable initiatives, the challenge continues as we are continuously called to raise public in protecting children from trafficking through effective collaboration with government, communities and
awareness and vigilance on the evils of human trafficking. other key stakeholders.
Fortunately, our government remains true to its commitment and have taken significant steps to ensure The Standards is in line with themission of Terre des Hommes Netherlands, which seeks to prevent child
that the rights and welfare of all Filipino children, most especially the marginalized and the vulnerable, are exploitation, remove children from exploitative situations and ensure that they live in an environment
protected. where they can thrive.
I am pleased that PACT has come up with this manual that will serve as a useful tool for monitoring the We are confident that with these Standards, PACT and Terre des Hommes Netherlands have another
programs and services of Local Government Units on child trafficking. This guidebook will educate and effective tool as they continue to work together in setting up communities where children are safe from all
orient the members of our community by providing a benchmark for them in assessing and developing their forms of abuse and exploitation, especially trafficking
child protection structures and procedures.
As we roll out this guide, it is my hope that this will also inculcate in each of us the belief that everyone can
be an agent of change in the promotion and protection of children in the community. Alwin de Leon
Terre des Hommes Netherlands
Let us continue to work together in engaging the active involvement of the community and expanding the Country Manager
network of anti-child trafficking advocacies.
We wish to acknowledge Terre des Hommes Netherlands, which has been funding PACT We would like to give special mention to Atty. Samson Inocencio, Mr. Ralph Reuben Morales,
since its inception in 2006, for supporting the development and printing of the Standards. and Atty. Maria Roda Cisnero of IJM, Ms. Jenny Cueva of the Center for the Prevention and
In particular, we wish to thank its present and past Country Managers, Mr. Alwin de Leon Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse, Ms. Dolores Alforte and Ms. Ma. Trinidad Maneja of End Child
and Ms. Maria Stella Echano respectively, and former Regional Representatives, Mr. Frans van Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT), Sr.
Dyke and Ms. Leny Kling, for their support of PACT projects for the past 10 years. Eloisa Holdiem, Sr. Mary Adeline Abamo and Mr. Vladimir Castillo of the Salvatorian Pastoral
Care for Children, Sr. Aletha Evangelista, Sr. Maria Victoria Sta. Ana, and Ms. Carla Alba of the
Special thanks to Ms. Reggie Florendo, Terre des Hommes Netherlands former Regional
Laura Vicua Foundation, Ms. May Baez of the NGO Coalition on the United Nations Convention
Programme Manager for Child Trafficking and Children on the Move, for her consistent support
on the Rights of the Child, Ms. Ma. Elena Caraballo, Ms. Ma. Alpha Larga, Ms. Lee Aguila and
for PACT and its advocacies since her days with Asia ACTs (Asia Against Child Trafficking),
Ms. Patricia B. Luna of the Council for the Welfare of Children, Ms. Shirley Ballesteros of PLAN
and especially for the adoption of the Standards by the IACAT.
Philippines, Ms. Magnolia Jacinto of Asia ACTs, Colonel Teresa Cid of the PNP, and Ms. Annabel
Our deep appreciation goes to the IACAT, especially to former Undersecretary-in-Charge Jose Oidem of the DSWD.
B. Salazar, the IACAT Secretariats current Executive Director, Fiscal Darlene Pajarito, and the
We express our utmost gratitude to our writing consultant, former DSWD Undersecretary
other IACAT Secretariat personnel, Atty. Michelle Quezon and Ms. Carina Urbano, for their
Lourdes G. Balanon, for sharing her expertise and her valuable time throughout the whole
support for PACT projects, including the development of the Standards and their adoption by
process, from the initial formulation of the Standards to the integration of feedback from
the IACAT.
consultations and meetings.
We would like to thank the different member-agencies of the IACAT, that contributed to the
Our deepest appreciation also goes to the PACT Officers and Conveners (past and present),
improvement and adoption of the draft Standards, including the DSWD, the Department
who contributed to the improvement of the Standards and who advocated for their adoption
of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of
in their respective LGUs. We would like to give special mention to Ms. Marcelina Carpizo,
Labor and Employment, Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Overseas Employment
Ms. Helen Bagasao and Hon. Councilor Edward F.S. Tiongco, past and current chairpersons
Administration, Bureau of Immigration, Philippine Commission on Women, Commission on
of PACTs National Campaign Council (NCC) respectively, the other past and present officers
Filipinos Overseas, Philippine Center on Transnational Crime, plus the representatives of the
and members of the NCC, Ms. Dolores Alforte of ECPAT, Ms. Purita Brinas, Ms. Elizabeth
three NGOs in the IACAT the International Justice Mission (IJM), Visayan Forum Foundation,
Ricablanca, Ms. Elnora Tabios (), Ms. Jinky Sidocon, Mr. Bernardo Mondragon, Mr. Ronald
Inc., and the Blas F. Ople Policy Center and Training Institute.
Maguale, Mr. Rolando Borja, Mr. Samuel Talucdo, Mr. Rodolfo Buhay, Ms. Miralli Durr, Senior
Our special and deepest thanks to the members of the TWG, who worked hard in reviewing Police Officer IV Liza Jane Alteza, Ms. Anniely Ferrer, Ms. Fe Gallardo, Mr. Erosbon Sabedo, Ms.
the Standards and in improving the parts that were assigned to them based on their expertise. Dionela Madrona, Mr. Juvenile Madrona and Ms. Amihan Abueva.
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ACRONYMS
Finally, we would like to thank the members of the PACT Secretariat, Ms. Sheila Grace AIP Annual Investment Program
Formento, Training Officer;Ms. Maria Vida Subingsubing, Information Officer; Ms. Nancy Trani,
Asia ACTs Asia Against Child Trafficking
Administrative and Finance Officer; and Ms. Daizy Mae Barrientos, part-time Bookkeeper, for
their active support during the entire development process of the Standards, their continuing BCPC Barangay Council for the Protection of Children
advocacy work for its national and local adoption and for their devotion to the cause of
CFO Commission on Filipinos Overseas
protecting and promoting the rights of children, including trafficked children.
CHR Commission on Human Rights
LGU Local government unit Act refers to Republic Act No. 10364 An Act Expanding Republic Act No. 9208, Entitled An
Act to Institute Policies to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children,
LSWDO Local Social Welfare and Development Office
Establishing the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms for the Protection and Support of
M & E Monitoring and evaluation system Trafficked Persons, Providing Penalties for its Violations and for other Purposes. This Act
NGO Non-government organization Best Interests of the Child refers to the totality of the circumstances and conditions that
are most congenial to the survival, protection and feelings of security of the child, and are
NRRD National Recovery and Reintegration Database
most encouraging to his/her physical and emotional development. It also means the least
NRS National Referral System detrimental available alternative for safeguarding the growth and development of the child.2
PO Peoples organization Child Protection refers to prevention and response to violence, exploitation and abuse
against children including commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking, child labor and
RA Republic Act
harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation/cutting and child marriage.4
RIACAT Regional Inter-Agency Committee against Trafficking
Child Protection System comprises a set of laws, policies, regulations and services needed
TIP Trafficking in persons
across all social sectors especially social welfare, education, health, security and justice to
UNCRC United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child support prevention and response to protection-related risks5.
Child Trafficking the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, adoption or receipt c. The use, procuring or offering of a child for the production and
of a child for the purpose of exploitation or when the adoption is induced by any form of trafficking of drugs; and
A. Acts of Trafficking in Persons (including children), include: is likely to harm their health, safety or morals.
(i) To recruit, transport, obtain, transfer, harbor, maintain, offer, hire, B. In cases where the victim is a child, any of the following acts shall be deemed as
provide, receive or adopt a child to engage in armed conflict in the attempted trafficking in persons:10
Philippines.7
(i) Facilitating the travel of a child who travels alone to a foreign country
(ii) To recruit, transport, harbor, obtain, transfer, maintain, hire, offer, or territory without valid reason therefor and without the required
provide, adopt or receive a child for purposes of exploitation or trading clearance or permit from the Department of Social Welfare and
them, including, but not limited to, the act of buying and/or selling a Development or a written permit or justification from the childs
child for any consideration or for barter for purposes of exploitation.8 parent or legal guardian;
(iii) The exploitative purposes for trafficking in persons, including (ii) Executing, for consideration, an affidavit of consent or a written
a. All forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, involuntary (iii) Recruiting a woman to bear a child for the purpose of selling the child;
C. The following are considered as qualified trafficking:11 Council refers to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking created under Section 20 of
(ii) When the adoption is effected through Republic Act 8043 otherwise Legal Services includes information about rights and procedures for filing complaints,
known as the Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995 and said adoption claiming compensation and such other legal remedies available to victims in a language
is for the purpose of prostitution, pornography, sexual exploitation, understood by the trafficked person; assistance in preparing legal pleadings and legal
forced labor, slavery, involuntary servitude or debt bondage. representation during hearings and legal proceedings.12
(iv) When the offender is an ascendant, parent, sibling, guardian or a ordinance to implement anti-trafficking programs and interventions. In this document, LCAT
person who exercises authority over the trafficked person or when will be used to refer to these bodies.
agencies; and Service Provider refers to all persons working with or providing services to a trafficked
Standards written definition, limit or rule approved and monitored for compliance by an
victims consent or knowledge, within or across national borders by means of threat or use of
force or other forms of coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or of position,
taking advantage of the vulnerability of the person, or the giving or receiving of payments or
benefits to achieve the consent of a person for the purpose of exploitation, which includes as a
minimum, the exploitation or the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation,
Vulnerable Sectors/Groups include, but are not limited to, children, female children,
children in need of special protection, out-of-school youth, child laborers, children of migrant
workers, children on the move, child victims of disasters and armed conflict, persons with
The Philippines Against Child Trafficking (PACT) has been in the forefront of mobilizing
communities for the protection of children against trafficking since 2006. Community
education is its major strategy in advocating for childrens rights, raising the awareness of
children. It is in these community education activities that PACT and its partner agencies have
identified the need for standards or a level of quality or fulfillment of obligations of duty-
this context refer to those in the local government units (LGUs barangay, municipality, city,
province) who are the primary duty-holders, children, families, community members/groups
are themselves stakeholders who, as partners and claim-holders, can make a difference in the
The Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC), starting with the Barangay Council
for the Protection of Children (BCPC), are the community structures in the promotion and
protection of children. There are existing guidelines which explain their functions, structures
and procedures. There are also existing guidelines on the provision of social services to
The Philippine Guidelines for the Protection of Trafficked Children adopted by the IACAT is
the only code specific to the management of children who have been trafficked. However, no
standards have been set to promote the building of communities that will protect them from
trafficking.
PACT and its anti-child trafficking advocates/partners see the need to develop standards
that will guide duty-holders, anti-child trafficking advocates and stakeholders in building the
capacities of communities from the barangay, municipal, city and provincial levels to properly
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formulate prevention and intervention programs against trafficking, particularly child 4. Serve as a tool or guide for LGUs, private initiatives and NGOs in setting priorities for
trafficking. Thus the need to develop the Standards in Building Communities that will Protect action and in allocating and utilizing resources to protect children from trafficking
Children from Trafficking. The Standards define the different elements or components of a
5. Serve as a standard tool in evaluating community responses in protecting children
province, municipality, city and barangay that will ensure the protection of children against
against trafficking
trafficking.
6. Promote good practice and challenge practices which are abusive to children
The idea of coming up with the Standards was proposed while planning the PACT Conveners
meeting in 2010. Former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) A Technical Working Group (TWG) was formed to further improve the draft. Two TWG
Undersecretary for Policy and Programs, Ms. Lourdes G. Balanon, presented an overview of meetings were held in February and April 2013 to crystallize the documents vision.
the Standards for discussion during the PACT Conveners meeting on July 6-9, 2010 in Tagaytay Additional comments were integrated and production of the Standards was proposed to
City. Since then, there have been several consultations with partner organizations, including Terre des Hommes Netherlands in June 2013. The final content and format with schedule of
national and local government agencies. PACT members have also used the draft Standards activities was agreed upon in November 2013. The Standards would contain the components
in assessing its pilot areas in Zamboanga City, Aklan, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija and Tanza, in creating communities that are protective of children particularly against trafficking, and
Cavite. serve as an assessment guide in establishing model communities, thus setting directions for
various national and National Capital Region-based government and non-government It is envisioned that the IACAT will give its imprimatur for the Standards
organizations (NGOs) were consulted on the handbooks contents. The following purposes implementation at the barangay, city, municipal and provincial levels by the LGUs,
were identified in formulating the Standards17: NGOs and other stakeholders. As such, the IACAT through its member agency, the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and at the subnational level,
1. Provide a benchmark for communities in assessing and developing their child
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee against Trafficking (RIACAT), shall monitor its
protection structures and procedures
implementation.18
17 Revised during the Consultation-Workshop with Stakeholders on the Protection of Children, Especially Against
Trafficking, held December 11, 2012 at the Garden Plaza Hotel, Paco, Manila as part of the International Day 18 Anti-Trafficking in Persons: A Policy Resource Book on the Guidelines on the Creation of Regional and Local
against Trafficking commemoration. The activity was sponsored by PACT with support from Terre des Hommes Inter-Agency Committees against Trafficking in Persons and Violence against Women and Children, IACAT,
Netherlands, the DSWD and the Department of JusticeInter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (DOJ-IACAT). October 2004, p. 28.
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Violence against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) in promoting and Framework for the Development of the Standards
protecting childrens rights in the community focused on child trafficking. Periodic
assessment of their implementations compliance with the Standards shall be done Child protection involves prevention and response to violence against and exploitation
by the monitoring LCAT-VAWC. and abuse of children. Trafficked children are among those in need of special protection.
The families and communities are the first line of defense in protecting children. As such,
The Standards will be useful to LGUs, NGOs and other stakeholders in :
communities must have the technical, human and financial resources and systems to ensure
Setting a benchmark on the elements of a protective environment for children in a
the promotion and protection of children in consonance with the Philippine Governments
community
commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and
Serving as a tool to monitor and assess progress in building communities that national laws and policies. The goal of protection rights is to keep children safe from harm as
Serving as a tool to determine the level of functionality of LCAT-VAWCs The Standards in building communities that protect children against trafficking are based on
two approaches: the child rights-based approach and creating a protective environment for
Using the results as the basis for national and local planning including budget
children.
allocation
Using the child rights-based approach to trafficking means placing the children at the
Serving as the basis for follow-through by incoming officials.
centre of all related interventions. The childs best interests need to be given primary
consideration in all actions. These should be determined for each child, giving due
boys are free from violence, exploitation and unnecessary separation from family
and where laws, services, behavior and practices minimize childrens vulnerability,
19 Dottridge, Mike and Jordan, Ann, Children, Adolescent and Human Trafficking: Making Sense of a Complex
Problem, Washington College of Law, Center for Human Rights, Issue Paper 5, May 2012.
20 UN Economic and Social Council Session, May 20, 2008, p. 1.
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The components or elements in building a protective environment21 critical to strengthening 5. Developing childrens life skills, knowledge and participation
1. Strengthening government commitment and capacity to fulfil childrens right to boys, as actors in their own protection through use of knowledge of their
Government commitment and fulfilling protection rights include welfare 6. Building capacities of families and communities
policies, adequate budgets, public acknowledgment and ratification of
Capacity of those in contact with children includes knowledge, motivation
international instruments.
and support needed by families and by community members, teachers, health
2. Promoting the establishment and enforcement of adequate legislation and social workers and police, in order to protect children.
Legislations and enforcement include an adequate legislative framework, its 7. Providing essential services for prevention, recovery and reintegration including
consistent implementation, accountability and lack of impunity. basic health, education and protection
3. Addressing harmful attitudes, customs and practices Targeted services include the basic social services, health and education to
which children have the right without discrimination, and specific services
Attitudes, traditions, customs, behavior and practices include social norms
that help to prevent violence and exploitation and provide care, support and
and traditions that condemn injurious practices and support those that are
reintegration assistance in situations of violence, abuse and separation.
protective.
Monitoring and oversight include effective tools such as data collection and
Open discussion includes engaging media and civil society, acknowledging
keeping track of trends and responses.
that silence is a major impediment to securing government commitment,
families.
Policy and Legal Bases Parties to take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to suppress all forms of traffic
The Standards draw their policy and legal framework from international and national laws
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) outlines the fundamental
directly related to child trafficking.
rights of the child, including the right to be protected from economic exploitation and harmful
work, from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse and from physical and mental violence.
1. International Instruments
Article 35 provides for the prevention of the abduction of, the sale of, or traffic in children
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes that all persons are entitled to for any purpose or in any form. Article 39 provides that measures to promote physical
enjoy all basic human rights. Article 4 states that no one shall be held in slavery or servitude; and psychological recovery and social reintegration of a child victim of any form of neglect,
slavery and slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. Trafficking is often described as exploitation or abuse, shall be undertaken. Furthermore, such recovery and reintegration
modern-day slavery and is considered a crime against humanity. Many basic rights of women shall take place in an environment which fosters the health, self-respect and dignity of the
(including girls) are violated because of gender inequality and discrimination. Due to the child.
unequal nature of gender relations, women and female children form the majority of those
The Philippines had also ratified the International Labour Organizations ILO Convention
who are trafficked.22
138 (Minimum Age Convention, 1973) and ILO 182 (The Worst Forms of Child Labour) to
The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women further strengthen the protection rights of children.
Organized Crime, is the international instrument that addresses all aspects of trafficking 2. National Laws
in persons. It recognizes that effective action to prevent and combat trafficking in persons
To meet its commitment to these international instruments, the Philippine Government
especially women and children requires a comprehensive international approach in the
promulgated national laws to expand the protection provisions of the Child and Youth Welfare
countries of origin, transit and destination that includes measures to prevent such trafficking,
Code also known as Presidential Decree 603, such as RA 7610 An Act Providing Stronger
to punish the traffickers and to protect the victims of such trafficking, including by protecting
Deterrence and Special Protection against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination,
their internationally recognized human rights. This articulates Article 6 of the Convention
Providing Penalties for its Violations, and for other Purposes, and later amended to
on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which enjoins all States
strengthen provisions on child labor (RA 9231 Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child
Labor of 2003), child pornography (RA 9775 Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009) and
22 Human Rights and Trafficking in Persons: A Handbook, Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women, Bangkok,
Thailand, 2000. child trafficking (RA 9208 amended by RA 10364 Expanded Trafficking in Persons Act of
23 One three protocols known as the Palermo Protocols, adopted by the UN in 2000 in Palermo, Italy, and ratified
by the Philippines. The other protocol that addresses human trafficking is the Protocol against the Smuggling 2012) in 2013.
of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air.
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The passage of RA 9208 (An Act to Institute Policies to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons, as anti-poverty programs and protective services for the victims-survivors. PACT is an active
especially Women and Children, Establishing Necessary Institutional Mechanisms to partner of the IACAT.
Protect and Support Trafficked Persons, Providing Penalties for Its Violations, and for
other Purposes) in 2003 is considered a milestone in combatting trafficking in persons. It Other National Policies:
enunciates the policies and procedures for a comprehensive approach to eliminate TIP. It
1. Philippine National Strategic Framework for Plan Development for Children
criminalizes TIP and provides services for the recovery and reintegration of the victims. It
2000-202527
also created the IACAT24 which is tasked to coordinate and monitor the implementation of
the Act. This document is popularly known as CHILD 21. It lays the groundwork for planning
programs and interventions that promote and safeguard the rights of Filipino children.
RA 9208 was amended in 2013 based on the lessons learned from implementing it. RA
It paints in broad strokes a vision of the quality of life of Filipino children by 2025 and
10364 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012 makes clear what are 25
presents a roadmap to achieving that vision.
considered acts of trafficking, attempted trafficking and qualified trafficking, incorporating 26
the provisions on child trafficking under RA 7610. There are also provisions to facilitate the 2. Philippine Guidelines for the Protection of Trafficked Children28
prosecution of traffickers, their accomplices and accessories. The Implementing Rules and The IACAT on July 29, 2008 approved and adopted the Philippine Guidelines for the
Regulations (IRR) provide a comprehensive guide on the implementation of the law. Protection of Trafficked Children (Resolution No. 1, Series 2008). The document sets
Despite these efforts, the Philippine Government remains in Tier 2 in the U.S. Department out principles and guidelines to promote the human rights of trafficked children in the
of States Trafficking in Persons Report for not fully complying with the minimum standards Philippines, while giving them services, from identification, rescue, referral/interim
for the elimination of trafficking, though it recognizes that the country is making significant care until the childs recovery, healing and reintegration. Social case management
efforts to do so. This development has further challenged the Philippine Government to and access to justice provide protection for the trafficked child. Support for service
intensify its efforts to put an end to TIP. The Government also enjoins NGOs, the private sector providers is also included in the Guidelines.
and civil society in general to undertake measures and programs to prevent trafficking, such 3. Second Philippine National Plan of Action for Children 2011-201629
The 2nd NPAC sets the agenda for the progressive realization of the rights of Filipino
24 The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) is composed of government and non-government agencies children and the fulfillment of the Philippines commitment to the UNCRC and the
chaired by the Department of Justice and co-chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development,
coordinating efforts geared towards the elimination of trafficking in persons, prevention of the occurrence of
trafficking, the protection and rehabilitation of victims and the conviction of traffickers. Retrieved from http://
www.iacat.gov.ph/smenuiacat/intro/smenuintro.html, accessed on May 2010. 27 Council for the Welfare of Children.
25 Signed into law on February 6, 2013 amending RA 9208 of 2003. 28 Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, 2010.
26 See definition of terms for the specific provisions under RA 10364. 29 Council for the Protection of Children, 2011.
38 Part I. Introduction Part I. Introduction 39
Millennium Development Goals. In this connection, three NPAC goals have been A counterculture of care and protection permeating the major social
adopted: institutions (family, school, church, government, economy) and the larger
society and replacing the prevailing culture of abuse, violence and exploitation
Goal 1. A better quality of life for children and their mothers
violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation The National Strategic Action Plan Against Trafficking in Persons (StratPlan) contains
quality information and strategic directions to guide implementers and other intended
Goal 3. Childrens active participation in decision-making processes that affect
users. Its formulation involved many individuals and agencies, both government and
their lives
non-government and other stakeholders. It builds on the first StratPlan 2004-2010 in
4. Protecting Filipino Children from Abuse, Exploitation and Violence: A the following key result areas:
Comprehensive Program on Child Protection 2012-2016, Building a Protective
KRA 1 Advocacy and Prevention
and Caring Environment for Filipino Children30
is a companion document to the 2nd NPAC and will contribute to Goal 2 which is the KRA 3 Prosecution and Law Enforcement
NPAC child protection component. The key result areas by the end of 2016 are:
KRA 4 Partnership and Networking
The effective and consistent enforcement of all child protection laws at the
Appropriate and quality basic and protective services provided to all children
30 Committee on the Special Protection of Children, Department of Justice, July 2012. 31 IACAT, DOJ, Manila, 2012.
40 Part I. Introduction
Exploitation32
The Committee for the Special Protection of Children (CSPC), pursuant to its mandate
under Executive Order 53 dated 11 August 2011, issued the Protocol for Case
Management of Child Victims of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation for the guidance
child victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Protocol is a product of CSPCs
Republic Act 7610: An Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection
Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination, Providing Penalties for its
Violation and for Other Purposes and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. The
Protocol highlights the roles and responsibilities of government agencies and their
partners, from reporting or referral of a child abuse case until its termination, ensuring
that child victims are dealt with in a most child-sensitive and appropriate manner.
32 Committee for the Special Protection of Children, Executive Order 53, August 11, 2011.
Part II. The Standards and Indicators 43
There are seven (7) standards in building communities protecting children, particularly from
Prevention of trafficking
Legal protection
Child participation
These will be briefly described with the corresponding indicators and points assigned per
indicator, followed by the procedures in conducting an assessment, including the use of a tool
in Part III.
The main actor in implementing these standards in the community is the LGU at all levels.
This mandate is based on Sec. 144 of RA 10364, amending RA 9208, that spells out their
duties in implementing the law. However, government agencies/units may seek and enlist
the assistance of NGOs, peoples organizations (POs), civic organizations and other volunteer
groups which will likewise be encouraged to assume the same roles and responsibilities.33 It
is in this context that PACT and its partners are actively involved in the prevention of child
Standard 1. Ordinances, issuances and other policies against child trafficking safe and protective environment for children. In this context, the following, though not limited
embodying the principles of the UNCRC are enacted/adopted, translated into to these, are considered policies:
One of the roles and responsibilities of LGUs34 is to enact ordinances or issuances aimed at Rights of Trafficked Children and others, is the most concrete form of commitment by
providing protection and support to trafficked persons and their families. They are enjoined the LGU/community, as an Ordinance has the effect of a law passed at the local level.
to translate the national anti-trafficking laws and policies into the local languages/dialects
Directives such as Resolutions, Executive Orders, Memorandum Circulars,
in their provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays or at least adopt these to ensure their
Administrative Orders are issued by the local Sanggunian, local chief executive,
implementation, particularly allocating resources thereof. This is done through legislative
local offices of national agencies and from the national agencies themselves.
and executive actions by the
Other policies in the form of protocols, guidelines, IRRs, plans and standards
Local Chief Executive Provincial Governor, City and Municipal Mayor
and similar measures are adopted by concerned authorities or by groups working
Local legislative bodies Sangguniang Panlalawigan/Panlungsod/Bayan and the together for a common goal, such as the inter-agency/sectoral groups. These policies
Barangay Council may also be adopted by the local legislative body as an ordinance.
Local offices of national agencies Provincial/City/Municipal Offices of Social Welfare Civil society, NGOs and faith-based organizations (FBOs) have the opportunity to participate
and Development and of Health and other agencies in the deliberations on such policies during public hearings and/or be part of inter-agency/
sectoral groups. Children should also be given avenues to participate, particularly in matters
The issuances and directives from national agencies DSWD, DILG, Department of Justice
directly affecting them.
(DOJ), Department of Education (DepED), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department
of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other relevant agencies are also implemented at The standard on creating a protective policy environment for children consists of three sub-
The policy is a statement of intent that demonstrates a commitment to safeguard children Policy formulation is based on facts, statistics and other data, thus the first sub-
from harm and makes clear to all what is required in the protection of children.35 It creates a standard is the availability of baseline data and statistics on children including
34 Sec. 144 (2), IRR of RA 10364. groups for policy development, planning and programming for children.
35 Setting The Standards: A Common Approach to Child Protection for International NGOs, UN IASC Task Force on
Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Crisis, 2002, p. 9.
46 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 47
community. These must be translated into the local languages or dialects to be clearly Surveys/researches/studies/ Copies of policy papers/documents, 3
understood even by children and their families. reports are accessed, issuances, plans and project
regularly updated and proposals, etc., such as, but not
Mechanisms to monitor the implementation of such policies are in place to ensure utilized by LGU/community limited to:
that problems and issues in implementation are addressed. for policy development,
Statistics on children, their
planning and programming
Specific indicators, the sources of verification and a rating scale are used to establish a profile, needs, etc., cited as bases
for children, such as, but not
for passage of ordinance and
benchmark for the community with regards to this Standard. limited to:
other policies, e.g., Childrens
Surveys/researches/ Code creating LCAT and the local
studies on childrens Annual State of the Children;
Indicator 1.1. Baseline data and statistics on children, including child trafficking, are
problems and needs; adopting the NRRD and Philippine
available, accessible and utilized for policy development, planning and programming for categories of children at Guidelines for Trafficked Children
children. risk; programs/services Data on children from surveys/
for children researches/studies utilized in
To develop effective policies, plans and programs for children, reliable and updated data
Evaluative research/ planning, i.e., Investment Plan for
on children in general, and in particular the vulnerable and at risk and victims of abuse/ studies on program Children and Local Action Plan for
exploitation, including those trafficked, must be gathered and made available for analysis and effectiveness Children
research. This will provide baseline data on children in the community, a profile disaggregated City, municipal, barangay Data on childrens problems cited
by age, sex, education, health, family situation and others, including categories and needs of reports on incidence and in the rationale/justification
issues related to child for projects/programs, e.g.,
the vulnerable and at risk, the victims of trafficking and others in abusive and exploitative
abuse and exploitation Comprehensive Program for
situations. and trafficking Trafficked Children.
preferably from the Others, specify
National Recovery and
Reintegration Database
(NRRD);
Others, specify
48 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 49
through lobbying, information campaigns, personal contacts, etc. The use of media in its
Surveys/researches/studies/ Copies of available/completed 2
various forms and community education are effective strategies to mobilize support for
reports including barangay surveys/researches/studies/reports
profilings are complete and including barangay profiling their implementation. These policies are then translated into local languages or dialects and
available at the city and disseminated to all stakeholders including the children and their families.
municipal levels.
All LGUs shall have a Childrens Code and other policies on child protection including against
and protect childrens rights embodying the principles of the UNCRC and national laws Implementation report of
and policies. The national laws and policies are generally translated into local ordinances, the AIP
issuances and other policy measures. The LCAT-VAWC shall also recommend ordinance to LGU reports at all levels on
programs/resources/facilities
implement programs and interventions against trafficking.36
for TIP
Policies are formulated based on local situational analysis and available resources in the Implementation reports on
community. Advocacy for their enactment or adoption are undertaken by the stakeholders protocols/memoranda of
understanding/issuances/
directives
36 Sec. 145, IRR of RA 10364.
50 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 51
of trafficked children. It must be comprehensive, based on a situational analysis of children Comprehensive program
and other vulnerable sectors in the community. The stakeholders, including the children, for trafficked children
must actively lobby for the passage of such an ordinance to ensure that protection policies, Capacity building of service
providers and other
programs, systems and structures are instituted. Lobby efforts should also include the
stakeholders
allocation of financial and human resources to ensure the ordinances implementation.
Advocacy and information
campaign
Anti-TIP ordinance with IRR Copy of the approved ordinance 2 children adopted or enacted
is passed with the following
provisions:
Budget allocation
Indicator 1.4. Mechanism for monitoring and evaluation of policies is established and
Formation of LCAT-VAWC
functional.
Formation of Anti-
Trafficking Task Force/s It is important to monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies to ensure their
Protocols/guidelines on the effectiveness. In accordance with Sec. 146 of the IRR of RA 10364, the LCAT-VAWC is
issuance and renewal of
responsible for the policy, program coordination and monitoring of anti-trafficking efforts at
business permits
the local level.
54 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 55
from the various implementing agencies, NGOs, faith based organizations (FBOs), child
Monitoring and evaluation Copy of document/report 1
advocates, community leaders and representatives from childrens organizations. mechanism is established establishing the monitoring and
through, but not limited to, the evaluation mechanism
following:
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
LCAT/LCPC
Results/problems/issues on Copies of monitoring and 3 Ordinance/resolution/
policy implementation from evaluation reports or feedback memorandum circular/
monitoring/evaluation review/ reports on actions undertaken/ directive
visits/reports are acted upon or utilized
Protocol, guidelines,
put into action/utilized.
implementing rules
Inter-agency MOA
Periodic monitoring/evaluation Copies of monitoring/ 2
Others, specify
of policies are conducted evaluation reports, minutes
through such means as, but not of case conferences, inter-
No mechanism for monitoring 0
limited to: agency meetings, reports of
and evaluating policy
implementing agencies and
Review of reports of implementation established
others
implementation
Visits to implementing
agencies
Inter-agency meetings/
workshops
Case management
and multidisciplinary
conferences
56 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 57
Standard 2. Measures to minimize the occurrence of abuse and exploitation of Indicator 2.1. Information, education and advocacy campaigns against child trafficking
children, particularly trafficking of children, are undertaken by the community and are actively promoted and managed.
stakeholders, including the children.
The LGUs are responsible for conducting information campaigns against trafficking through
The term prevention is used to describe a wide range of anti-trafficking interventions the establishment of Migration Advisory and Information Network desks in municipalities
and accounts for a large proportion of the investment in anti-trafficking.37 It ranges from or provinces in coordination with the DILG, NGOs, Commission on Overseas Filipinos (CFO),
awareness-raising activities, community protection networks, to programs for skills training, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and other concerned agencies.38 The information
education and others. All these measures should lead to changes in practices, attitudes and campaign should be directed at the general public, particularly the vulnerable sectors and
behavior of the children, families, communities, policy makers, program managers and service those on the demand side, such as business establishments, particularly hotels, resorts,
providers as well as the exploiters/traffickers. internet cafs, spas, videoke bars, labor sites, etc.
Measures to eliminate, reduce or minimize the occurrence of trafficking and other abuses and The messages must be consistent with the principles of the UNCRC and existing policies, stated
exploitation of children are primarily in three areas: in a clear and simple manner and translated into local languages/dialects and distributed to
the public and all stakeholders. Various methods may be used in print (posters, flyers, primers,
Information, education and advocacy campaigns to raise the awareness of the
etc., newspaper/magazine articles, radio, TV, social media text messaging, email, Facebook
public and specific sectors on the rights of children and the phenomenon of TIP, and
and through community education, documentaries, workshops, focused group discussions,
measures to address this problem through various methods and strategies
etc., done in various places such as schools, communities, workplaces and other venues. The
Community-based systems created for surveillance, detection and monitoring, children are both the target audience of the campaign as well as active participants in the
reporting and referral of children at risk and victims of trafficking development and conduct of such activities.
Programs and services to enhance capabilities of children, families and communities The IACAT still needs to check existing tools or develop a simple assessment tool on
to strengthen family life and community cohesion, and to improve their socioeconomic behavioral change specific to trafficking. The publication, Re-thinking Trafficking
condition and general well-being. Prevention: A Guide to Applying Behavior Theory, (http://adb.org/sites/default/files/
37 Marshall, Phil, Re-Thinking Trafficking Prevention, A Guide to Applying Behavior Theory, Asian Development
Bank, COMMIT and UNIAP, November 2011. 38 Sec. 144 (4), IRR of RA 10364.
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Others, specify
Poverty has been identified as one of the main causes of child trafficking. Poverty alleviation implemented, such as, but not
limited to:
programs to improve the economic situation of families and to strengthen family life have
been given priority. The DSWDs conditional cash transfer program known as the 4Ps for 4Ps with Family
Development Sessions
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, and its Family Development Sessions are directed
Sustainable Livelihood
towards helping poor families send their children to school, thus reducing their vulnerability
Program or Self-
to child trafficking. There are also programs for children to build their capacities, harness
Employment Assistance-
their potentials and develop their resiliency to enable them to face adverse situations in their Kaunlaran Program, other
lives. income generating, capital
assistance programs
Parent Effectiveness
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points Services or Family
Enrichment Sessions
Developmental and preventive Copy of reports of program 3
Empowerment and
programs for vulnerable implementation, such as, but not
Reaffirmation of Paternal
children and their families are limited to:
Abilities (ERPAT, DSWD
documented and shared.
Documentation of program for fathers)
implementation Family/group/individual
Childs case record/report counseling and therapy
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Life skills and leadership community are implemented by trained service providers of the local government units
training for children (LGUs), accredited non-government organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders.
Educational assistance
The overall policy on victim protection and assistance is that measures shall be established
and alternative learning
systems to ensure that trafficked persons are protected from further exploitation and harm and shall
Vocational/skills training have access to adequate physical and psychosocial care.39 These are to be provided in a child
for children and gender-sensitive manner. The LGUs are responsible for providing basic services for the
Personal safety/protective prevention of trafficking and the rescue, recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration/aftercare
behavior training, support of the victims and their families.40
particularly for children at
risk of sexual exploitation The comprehensive program, starting from the report of an incident, the rescue of the victim
Online safety training for and his/her referral to appropriate agencies for recovery and reintegration, aims to enable
children the trafficked child to regain his/her self-worth and restore his/her capacities as he/she is
Others, specify reunited with his/her family or with a foster family or guardian in a community where he/
she is safe and secure. The assessment of the child victims needs and resources at intake is
Developmental and preventive Copy of concept paper of 1
the basis for the interim care and support, particularly when his/her family is unable or is
programs for vulnerable programs or project proposal
children and their families are with LGU approval or under
developed. study
39 Sec. 87, IRR of RA 10364.
40 Sec. 144 (6), IRR of RA 10364.
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not available to care for him/her. All programs/interventions/services are geared towards Indicator 3.1. Child-sensitive protocols and mechanisms observed in the reporting,
preparing the child for reintegration with his/her family and community or integration into rescue, referral, recovery and reintegration of trafficked children and in case management
other family arrangements and community-based programs. are adopted and implemented.
The Philippine Guidelines for the Protection of Trafficked Children41 provides procedures for The protocol is a set of standard procedures to guide duty-bearers and stakeholders on how
the holistic management of the case, from detection and identification of a trafficked child to ensure the protection of a trafficked childs rights, from the moment a case is reported to
and initial contact, to the application of a system of referral, coordination and cooperation for its termination. The Protocol for Case Management of Child Victims of Abuse, Neglect and
his/her interim care and pursuit of justice. Exploitation launched by the CSPC42 especially enjoins all concerned government agencies,
NGOs and other stakeholders to perform their roles and responsibilities in a child-sensitive
A comprehensive program for the protection of trafficked children includes the following:
and appropriate manner and with utmost confidentiality.
Child-sensitive protocols and mechanism in the reporting, rescue, referral, recovery
This Protocol covers the different stages, from reporting, rescue, referral, recovery to
and reintegration of trafficked children
reintegration as well as case management, and shall be the guide of duty-bearers at the local
A comprehensive, child and gender-sensitive program, comprising center and or community level. However, concerned government agencies may formulate their own
community-based services for the recovery and reintegration of trafficked children protocols or MOAs in consideration of their own local structures, conditions and resources.
An effective case management system with processes and outcomes documented Rule II of the IRR is on reporting, investigation and other law enforcement actions which
include reporting of an alleged trafficking incident43 and protection of rescued persons during
Licensed/accredited facilities for trafficked children
and after the law enforcement operations.44 It emphasizes the cooperation among concerned
Adequate and competent human resources for service provision agencies, specifically the PNP, Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) and NGO
and the treatment of rescued persons during and after rescue operations and the provision
Sufficient resources for program implementation
of services to them.
Confidentiality of information on the victims-survivors
The childs initial contact with the police, social worker or barangay authorities is crucial
in establishing a helping relationship. It is important that the child be taken to a safe place
42 DOJ launches Protocol for Case Management of Child Victims of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, www.doj.
gov.ph/news.html, May 31, 2013, retrieved on April 10, 2014.
43 Sec. 6-9, IRR of RA 10364.
41 Resolution No. 1, Series of 2008, IACAT, July 29, 2008. 44 Sec. 15-20, IRR of RA 10364.
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where his/her immediate needs such as food, rest, clothing and medical care are attended
Clear and child-sensitive Copies of approved written 2
to. The child should not be detained. Assistance should be extended to overcome the childs
protocols are organized/ protocol/s, administrative order,
fears and anxieties caused by the trafficking incident and the rescue operation. Appropriate adopted/approved by LGU and memorandum circular or MOA
referrals to agencies should be done to ensure immediate access to services needed by the other concerned authorities, on:
child survivor. Interim care and support must be participated in by the child, if appropriate, such as, but not limited to, the
Reporting, rescue and
following :
or presented to him/her to assuage feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and fear. Child-sensitive referral, recovery and
Protocol on reporting, reintegration
procedures should be observed in handling the child victim-survivor.
rescue and referral,
Case management
Case management ends with the childs reintegration with his/her family and community, recovery and reintegration
Indicator 3.2. A comprehensive, child and gender-sensitive program, including centers The victim compensation packages of the DOJ and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
and community-based services for the recovery and reintegration of trafficked children, may also be availed of by trafficked children. The holistic care and support of trafficked
are implemented. children include safe and appropriate accommodation, counseling, education, economic
The DSWD, LGU and other concerned agencies shall develop and implement a comprehensive, Recovery is a process by which a trafficked childs well-being is restored psychologically,
child and gender-sensitive program for the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of socially and physically.47 It implies a package of measures designed to rehabilitate the victim
trafficked persons such as the provision of center-based services, child placement, education, from the traumatic effects of the trafficking experience, help him/her regain his/her self-
livelihood and skills training and other community-based services which are responsive esteem and achieve a sense of control of the forces around him/her that will enable him/her
to the specific needs and problems of trafficked persons and their families.45 These are to to move on with his/her life.
be implemented in cooperation with NGOs and other civil society groups as well as the
Reintegration is the concluding stage of an integrated system of rendering assistance to
participation of the victim-survivor.
trafficked persons.48 It is focused on reuniting the trafficked person with his/her family and
All service providers shall inform trafficking victims of the programs and services available to community or integration into a new community.49 It includes measures to restore, build and
them. The mandatory services for them,46 including trafficked children, as appropriate, are: strengthen relations with the family and community, and provides for education, vocational/
skills training and other interventions to regain the victims-survivors feelings of security and
Temporary and emergency shelter
self-esteem. If a case is filed in court, support services before, during and after the trial should
Counseling
be extended as most often, this is part of the childs healing and recovery.
Medical and psychological or psychiatric services
The reintegration process interfaces with the recovery phase. Based on an assessment, the
Free legal services
child may be reunited with his/her family or extended family and provided with opportunities
Livelihood and skills training
for education, skills training and psychosocial interventions. Post-integration monitoring,
Educational assistance for trafficked children
follow up support or aftercare services are to be provided for the childs full adjustment to
24-hour call center for crisis calls
Technology-based counseling
Referral services 47 Surtees, Rebecca, Listening to Victims Experiences of Identification, Return and Assistance in South Eastern
Europe, International Center for Migration Policy Development, Bulgaria, 2007.
48 Referral System for the Recovery and Reintegration of Trafficked Persons, Department of Social Welfare and
45 Sec. 111, IRR of RA 10364. Development, Quezon City, 2009.
46 Sec. 103, IRR of RA 10364. 49 La Estrada Express, Issue No. 3, April 2007, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
70 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 71
his/her environment and ensure that he/she is not re-trafficked. In all phases, the childs
A comprehensive, child and Copy of the proposed 1
participation is important, considering his/her evolving capacities and emotional maturity.
gender-sensitive program, comprehensive, child and
including center and gender-sensitive program,
community-based services for including center and community-
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points the recovery and reintegration based services for the recovery
of trafficked children, is being and reintegration of trafficked
A comprehensive, child and Copy of reports and good 3 developed. children
gender-sensitive program, practices in service provision
including center and of recovery and reintegration No recovery and reintegration 0
community-based services for programs program for trafficked children
the recovery and reintegration developed
of trafficked children, is
implemented, documented,
monitored and shared.
Indicator 3.3. An effective case management system is established, with processes and
A comprehensive, child and Copy of the approved 2 All service providers shall be guided by the case management manual developed by the
gender-sensitive program, comprehensive, child and DSWD with the minimum procedures enumerated in Sec. 12 of the IRR. It further states that
including center and gender-sensitive program,
all DSWD, LGU and NGO case managers/social workers shall use the National Recovery and
community-based services for including center and community-
the recovery and reintegration based services for the recovery Reintegration Database (NRRD) in documenting and tracking the delivery of services and the
of trafficked children, is and reintegration of trafficked National Referral System (NRS) in documenting referrals.50 Furthermore, DSWD shall conduct
approved. children data banking, research and documentation of good practices subject to periodic review and
sharing sessions.51
Case management requires a Registered Social Worker (RSW) duly trained to handle cases The DSWDs Protocol on Case Management and Sec. 6 of the IRR state the need for a reporting
of children in need of special protection.52 As part of a multidisciplinary team, the RSW acts as and referral system to facilitate immediate action for trafficking cases. They spell out who can
the case manager coordinating all the services from various agencies. The team is generally report and to whom to report any alleged trafficking incident and the necessary steps to be
composed of a law enforcer, a medical practitioner, a social worker, a psychologist, an educator taken. The NRS developed by the DSWD is the system mandated for use and describes the
and a barangay official, who all work together to identify the needs of the child, and plan and reporting and referral system at the local and international levels.
A case management system is a step-by-step approach to bringing appropriate and as anything that works in some way whether fully or in part and that may have implications
effective services to children from beginning to end of the case, based on strong child-focused for practice at any level elsewhere.55 In addition, the methods must not only be shown to
management decisions within the scope and objectives of the project.53 work but can be replicated.
A multidisciplinary approach will guarantee the quality of services and the full protection of Asia Against Child Trafficking (Asia ACTs), a network of organizations in Southeast Asia,
the trafficked child. The ingredients for effective case management are: uses the following 10 criteria to assess whether a particular method can be labeled as good
practice.56
Establishing a hopeful relationship with the client
Assessing clients strengths and needs 1. It is implemented from a human/child rights perspective.
Developing, in partnership with the client, a service plan to achieve desired outcomes 2. It encourages participation from wider groups of people, including children and the
Locating, linking and followup with needed services and support mass media.
of service providers towards victims; piloting and identification of factors contributing Case management system is Copies of draft procedures in 1
to replication; has potential for replication). being developed. case management
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points Indicator 3.4. Facilities for trafficked children are available, with proper licenses and/
or accreditations.
Effective case management Copies of the following, but not 3
system is implemented, limited to: Facilities for trafficked children providing residential care and agency-based services managed
processes and procedures in
Documentation of good by national or local government units and NGOs/FBOs must be duly licensed and/or accredited
service provision and outcomes
practices or success stories by the DSWD to ensure that standards of care are complied with. This is in accordance with
are documented and shared.
Complete case records per Sec. 116 of the IRR which stipulates that the DSWD shall develop or continually evaluate
child accreditation standards of residential facilities as well as provide technical assistance to LGUs
Agency case reports and NGOs. The parameters in the Performance Standards for VAW-related Services by the
Case conference minutes Local Government Units and the Performance Standards for Psychosocial Counseling Services
Evaluation and monitoring for Women Victims of Violence and their Children57 published by the National Commission on
reports
57 DSWD Administrative Order No. 16, Series of 2006, Standards in the Implementation of Psycho-social Services
to Women Victims-Survivors of Violence and their Children in Center and Residential Facilities.
76 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 77
the Role of Filipino Women in 2008 are in the areas of policy, facilities, personnel, services, o Separate holding area for trafficked childto ensure that at no time [will] a
information and advocacy, research, monitoring and evaluation and financial resources. trafficked child be placed in the same room or [be] in direct contact with the
suspected trafficker59
Facilities in the context of these Standards refer to residential facilities and those spaces/areas
designated for trafficked children and equipment (vehicle, cabinets, etc.). These facilities are o Separate and private room for medico-legal examination particularly for one-
needed, particularly after rescue operations, for the childrens safety and security. stop-shop service delivery stations
Trafficked children should not be detained but immediately returned to their families/ o Cabinets and similar facilities for case records kept under lock and key to
relatives or referred for temporary shelter, care and custody, to any of the following, but not ensure confidentiality
limited to:
o Separate transport service for trafficked children to prevent victims and
Childrens homes or child-caring agencies or similar facilities traffickers from traveling in the same vehicle to the police station
Foster care and other alternative family arrangements or child-placing agencies o Separate and private room for interview, crisis counseling, individual and
and develop recovery and reintegration programs to include community/aftercare services.58 o Separate and comfortable reception area with table, chairs and toys for the
children
Aside from residential facilities, there should be corresponding facilities in the following
agencies: o Separate and private room, with amenities such as a bed, toiletries, etc., to
Bureau of Investigation o Cabinets and similar facilities for case records kept under lock and key to
ensure confidentiality
o Separate and private room for investigation by the WCPU-PNP to provide
privacy for the child and prevent breaches of confidentiality, such as media o Service vehicle to transport trafficked child to residential facility or to his/her
59 Philippine Guidelines on the Protection of the Rights of Trafficked Children, IACAT, p.49.
60 DILG Performance Standards and Assessment Tool for VAW-related Services of Local Government Units,
58 Sec. 144, IRR of RA 10364. National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women, DILG, UNFPA, 2008, Manila, p. 48.
78 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 79
Local Health Office in addition to the above facilities of the LSWDO, the office Indicator 3.5. Adequate and competent human resources for service provision are
must have a separate and private room for medico-legal examination with complete available and utilized.
Similar facilities should also be present in the offices of the barangay, NGOs and other set standards on the qualification and number of staff required at the managerial, supervisory
concerned agencies. and direct service levels. The recruitment and selection process must be transparent. Aside
staff development, supervision and performance evaluation at all levels should guarantee
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
provision of quality services. A child protection policy must be adopted by the agency and all
Residential care and agency Copies of accreditation 3 staff, volunteers and others in contact with the children.
facilities are available in the certificates and evaluating
city/municipality and are agency reports The caseload or number of children under care generally determines the number of RSWs in
accredited by DSWD. Copy of feedback reports an agency based on DSWD standards. The child care staff must undergo rigorous screening as
they will spend the most number of hours with the children in residential facilities.
Residential care and agency- List of residential care and 2
based facilities are available agency-based facilities
and undergoing accreditation Copy of feedback reports Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
by DSWD.
Staff/personnel at all levels Personnel records 3
Residential care and agency- List of proposed residential care 1 are sufficient in number and Performance ratings
based facilities are being and agency-based facilities qualified (at least 85% of
established or constructed or the total workforce) based
purchased. on standards set by DSWD
and other agencies and have
outstanding, excellent or very
No facilities for trafficked 0 satisfactory performance
children provided rating.
80 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 81
of the LGUs. National government agencies such as the PNP and the DepEd have their own
Staff/personnel at all levels Personnel records 2
budgets. LGUs may at times allot funds to support them.
are sufficient in number and Performance ratings
qualified (60% to 84% of the The NGOs have their own funds which may come from their own agency budgets, donations,
total workforce) and have
grants and assistance from local and international agencies. In some instances, they give
satisfactory performance
rating. support to local government programs as they work together to implement these programs
workforce) and have satisfac- Programs are 75% to 100% Narrative and financial 3
tory performance evaluation. funded and sustained. reports for the last three
years and work and financial
Limited personnel below 25% 0 plan (WFP)
of estimated work force for TIP Agency reports on program
implementation
branch prepares the annual budget which includes salaries and benefits of personnel, Programs (in relation to Narrative and financial 1
Standard 3) are funded and records for the last three
maintenance and operating expenses (programs, supplies, etc.) and capital outlay (equipment,
sustained below 50%. years and WFP
building construction, etc.). The budget is submitted to the Sanggunian for deliberation and
Agency program reports
approval and endorsed to the Local Chief Executive for approval and execution.
Standard 4. Arrangements are made to provide legal information and advice, Indicator 4.1. Psychosocial support for trafficked children before and throughout the
Under Rule VI, Article II, legal protection of trafficked persons61 include the childs right to Seeking justice may be a motivator or deterrent to a victims recovery and reintegration and
privacy and confidentiality; closed-door investigation, prosecution and trial; and prohibition must be done in the best interests of the child. Assuming that a childs case goes to trial, the
against disclosure of the identity and undue publicity of the victim. The trafficked person has social worker must guide the child and family, when appropriate, in considering the nature
preferential entitlement to the Witness Protection Security and Benefit Program of the DOJ. and extent of their involvement in court proceedings. A reflection and recovery period must
Article V spells out the free legal assistance and counsel for trafficked persons. be given to the child and family before a decision is made. The social worker should assure
them of the agencys continuing support before, during and after court proceedings while
The Trafficking Principles and Guidelines62 confirm that all victims, including children, have
at the same time presenting the realities in the justice system in terms of the processes and
a legitimate role to play in criminal or civil actions against their exploiters: that they have
procedures and time frames involved.
the right to be heard; a right to information; and a right to be kept informed. The victims
are therefore entitled to use the legal system to ensure that their interests are safeguarded
and their rights are protected. However, special considerations must be undertaken for child Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
victims since they are more vulnerable to intimidation and reprisals from traffickers. Legal
Psychosocial support is Copies of reports on 3
proceedings could also be traumatic for them which may compromise or delay their recovery
provided throughout the legal psychosocial services provided
and reintegration. Guideline 8.8 states that measures necessary to protect children at all
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proceedings including updating to children at each stage of the
stages of criminal proceedings against alleged traffickers and during proceedings for obtaining child on status of case filed. legal proceedings
compensation must be adopted by relevant authorities. The Philippine Guidelines for the
Social worker prepares child Copies of reports on childrens 2
Protection of Trafficked Children has specific procedures to protect children in criminal and
before, during and after police services in preparation for the
civil proceedings as well as legal and support services for child witnesses.64 investigation, preliminary police, preliminary investigation
investigation and court trial. and court trial
established.
The law mandates the DOJ in coordination with the DSWD to establish a mechanism for free Indicator 4.3. Free legal services by legal practitioners to trafficked child is provided.
legal assistance to trafficked persons.65 They are to enter into a MOA with the Integrated Bar
Free legal services as defined by law include information about rights and procedures for
of the Philippines (IBP), NGOs and other volunteer legal groups to ensure that trafficked
filing complaints, claiming compensation and such other legal remedies available to them in a
persons are provided with free legal assistance. To date, the DSWD has a MOA with the IBP
language understandable to the trafficked person. It includes assistance in the preparation of
for the extension of free legal services to trafficked victims as well as other victims of abuse,
pleadings and legal representation during hearings or legal proceedings.66
violence and exploitation.
A lawyer from the government or a private practitioner must be available to give information
and advice as he/she discusses with the child and his/her family the legal processes involved
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
in criminal proceedings, assuring them of support if the child decides to be a witness. The
Mechanism for free legal Copies of reports on cases 3 child shall be adequately represented during police investigation, preliminary investigation
assistance is instituted and handled by the legal entity or and court trial proceedings and when needed, provided with interpretation services. At all
utilized. organization stages of the investigation, prosecution and hearing of any criminal or civil action, the right of
the trafficked child to privacy shall be protected. The confidentiality of the proceedings shall
Mechanism for free legal Copy of MOA and other 2
assistance is approved by instruments be ensured by law enforcement, prosecution, judicial authorities and service providers.67
concerned parties.
Direct contact between the child and the alleged trafficker should be avoided at all times.
Free legal representation for Copies of agency reports on 2
Alternatives to direct testimony such as the use of closed-circuit television or live-link
trafficked child is provided legal services
testimony, video or audiotaped testimony, closed hearings and others, as provided by the using child-sensitive
Supreme Court Rule on Child Witness Examination shall be used to protect the child witness
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procedures.
identity, privacy and dignity.
Free legal information and Copies of agency reports on legal 1
advice are provided at initial services
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points stage using child-sensitive
procedures.
Free legal services are provided Copies of agency reports on legal 3
at all stages of the legal services No free legal services for traf- 0
process using child-sensitive ficked children
procedures.
Legal representation of the DOJ through the Board of Claims and the Financial Assistance Package of the CHR.69
during police investigation, Trafficked persons are also given preferential entitlement to the Witness Protection, Security
preliminary investigation and Benefit Program.70 Furthermore, the trafficked child and his/her parents should also be
and in criminal and civil
informed of the possibilities of suing for compensation from the traffickers themselves for the
proceedings
damage caused to him/her as a result of their exploitation.71 Civil actions are impliedly and
simultaneously instituted in the criminal case unless the trafficked person waives the civil
action. The child has the option to file a separate civil case or institute the civil action before
the criminal action.72 When filing a separate civil case, he/she is exempted from paying the Indicator 4.5. Proactive monitoring mechanisms and support systems in the prosecution
filing fees.73 The lawyer and the prosecution should explain these options for benefits and of cases of trafficked children are established.
the prescribed periods indicated in the Revised Rules on Criminal Procedures in compliance
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Point with DOJ Circular No. 18 issued on April 12, 2005. Monitoring criminal complaints filed with
the City Prosecutor and cases that reach trial may further ensure the timely and speedy
Benefits to trafficked persons Copies of reports on recipients 3
disposition of child trafficking cases. It is imperative that trafficked children are provided
(civil damages, compensation from the DOJ Board of Claims
packages and/or witness and/or under the witness with psychosocial support, to keep their spirits up and give them the courage, patience and
protection) are availed of by protection program, civil action persistence to pursue their cases. Other support services include, but are not limited to,
trafficked children. instituted and other support transport assistance to ensure their presence at legal proceedings and educational assistance
services provided
while the cases are pending.
Information on benefits is Copy of information material 1 Monitoring reports are utilized Copies of monitoring reports and 3
provided to trafficked children. on the benefits and reports on to ensure on-time and speedy updates on status of filed cases
disposition of child trafficking
the survivors provided with
cases.
information on the benefits
Monitoring of cases filed in Copies of reports on childrens 2
No information on benefits 0 court and support provided cases filed in court and reports
provided to trafficked children to trafficked children is on support services
implemented.
No proactive monitoring of 0
72 Sec. 73, IRR of RA 10364. trafficked childrens cases
73 Sec. 74, IRR of RA 10364.
90 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 91
Standard 5. Opportunities are available for trafficked children and other children environment to improve their health and well-being and that of others.76 Children at the
to express their views and to participate in matters relative to their lives and the workshops for the development of a National Framework for Child Participation77 further
community, considering their evolving capacities and emotional maturity.74 defined child participation as the right to express ones thoughts, opinions and feelings. As
Ennew and Plateau put it, in childrens participation, children and adults have to work, learn,
The principle of child participation is enshrined in the UNCRC in the following:
train, succeed and even fail together.78 Adults have to listen and consider what the children
Articles 12. States Parties shall assure to the child who is capable of forming his or share seriously, especially on matters that affect them and their immediate environment.
her own views the right to express those views freely in all matters affecting the
child, the views of the child being given due weight in accordance with the age and
Indicator 5.1. Preparation of children, including trafficked children, to participate in
maturity of the child.
matters affecting their lives is carried out.
Article 13. The child shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall
Preparing the children to participate involves developing their capacities, potentials and life
include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds,
skills, particularly in communication, interpersonal relations, creativity, planning, decision-
regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or
making and leadership. This empowers them with information and skills for leadership roles.
through any other media of the childs choice.
This may be carried out through training and capacity building schemes such as, but not
Article 14. States Parties shall respect the right of the child to freedom of thought, limited to, active participation in
conscience and religion.
Conferences/seminars/workshops/meetings
Article 15. States Parties recognize the rights of the child to freedom of association
Leadership and advocacy workshops
and to freedom of peaceful assembly.
Focused group/panel discussions
Child participation is the informed and willing involvement of all children, including the
Group dynamics activities
most marginalized, and those of different ages and disabilities, in any matter concerning
Theater workshops
them either directly or indirectly.75 It is also defined as a process in which children and
Other creative, innovative activities
young people become actively involved in identifying and solving problems in their living
A few points in carrying out these activities:79 The content of the training program for children, including trafficked children, must include,
they will be attending. Childrens rights UNCRC and national laws on child protection
Before the workshop/meeting, ask the children (whenever applicable) how they Life skills communication, interpersonal relations, planning, decision-making,
would like to participate in the meeting and if there are topics they wish to discuss creativity, etc.
there.
Leadership skills development and processes
Plan the activities carefully. The activities should be creative, experiential and fun.
Gender-sensitivity and sensitivity towards child victims of trafficking and other forms
During the activity, adults should avoid using language that the children will not of abuse and exploitation80
understand.
Child trafficking nature, scope, causes and effects on children, modus operandi of
Ensure that the children understand what is being discussed and what it means traffickers and how children can protect themselves
for them. Adults/staff must be available during breaks so that the children can ask
questions.
After the activity, the childrens experiences should be processed in small group Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
the development of such programs. Specific attention should be given to child participants Preparatory program for child Copies of approved program of 2
with disabilities and with special needs. Processing the activities to assess their impact on the participation and its funding is activities
children is necessary so that appropriate adjustments can be made in succeeding programs. approved by LGU
79 Powerpoint presentation of Preparing the Children and Adults for Childrens Participation by Faye G. Balanon,
2012. 80 As suggested by the children during the consultation held in relation to this Standard in June 2014.
94 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 95
These associations can actively participate in the information, education and advocacy
Preparatory program for child Copies of project proposals 1
campaigns against child trafficking in community education, in schools and other venues. They
participation is proposed or
drafted by LGU and other can advocate and influence the passage of certain policies and programs for the promotion of
stakeholders. childrens rights and the protection of children against abuse and exploitation.
No training or preparatory 0
program/activities for children Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
conferences. The mandated Sangguniang Kabataan (presently inactive), the Pag-asa Youth
Association for out-of-school youth and various street childrens organizations are examples
meaningful participation in matters affecting their lives, particularly in the area of governance,
No child representative in any 0
in planning and decision-making, taking into consideration the UNCRC principles.
local body
These local bodies are, but not limited to, the following:
o Barangay Council partners in protecting and promoting the rights of trafficked children and children at
risk.
o Sangguniang Bayan or Panlungsod or Panlalawigan
o Local Development Council Program for child trafficking Copy of reports on the program 3
o LCAT-VAWC survivors empowerment for child trafficking survivors
and support group building is empowerment and support
o LCPC
implemented and monitored. group building
o Gender and Development Committee
Program for child trafficking Copy of local body resolution or 2
o Others survivors empowerment ordinance or minutes of meeting
and support group building is
approved by local body.
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
Program for child trafficking Copy of draft program 1
Childrens representation in Copy of reports on children 3 survivors empowerment and
local bodies is implemented representation in local bodies support group building is being
and monitored. developed.
Standard 6. Capacity building and support for service providers are implemented to A training needs assessment is usually conducted and its results become the basis for the
ensure provision of quality services to trafficked children. development of a training program. This program is designed to meet the identified needs
of a specific group, thus content, methodologies and venues must be appropriate to the
Capacity building is a necessary component in ensuring that all personnel involved in child
participants needs. A system of monitoring and evaluation is part of the design to ensure that
protection, from the provincial to the barangay level, and the different service providers for
the knowledge and skills gained by the participants are applied or utilized to improve the
trafficked children, have the necessary knowledge, attitudes, skills, habits and ethics of work
delivery of services.
(KASHEW) for effective and sensitive prevention and intervention work against trafficking.
Capacity building includes developing training programs for service providers, managers, Training programs are developed for, but not limited to, the following groups:
The law mandates the IACAT, in consultation with member agencies and other stakeholders, Agency heads of residential centers, NGOs, FBOs
to develop and implement an integrated human resource development program for all
Program managers of community-based programs
government officials and personnel dealing with TIP. The plan must use the human rights
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Service providers police, social workers, doctors, psychologists, house parents, etc.
approach and a child and gender-sensitive framework. The IACAT and its member agencies
must allocate resources to implement the program. Community leaders, e.g., barangay council
Indicator 6.1. Training programs for those involved in anti-trafficking work are Child members of associations/organizations
developed.
One of the roles and responsibilities of the LGUs is to conduct training/seminars on TIP to Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
Advocates for children may come from the ranks of policy makers, agency heads, program
Training plans and programs Copies of approved training 1
managers, service providers, community leaders and volunteers. Separate training programs
for specific groups are plans and programs for specific
formulated and approved for groups may be customized for policy makers and agency heads. Children may become advocates
Indicator 6.2. Training programs for childrens rights advocates on anti-trafficking are volunteers are trained. and type of training
conducted.
50% to 75% of program Number of program managers, 2
managers, service providers, service providers, community
A core of child advocates in the community is important to champion childrens rights and
community leaders and leaders and volunteers trained
protect them from abuse and exploitation. They should undergo a training program on TIP to
volunteers are trained. and type of training
have a deeper understanding of, but not limited to, the following:
Below 50% of program Number of program managers, 1
The nature, cause and extent of TIP at the local and international levels
managers, service providers, service providers, community
The effects and impact of trafficking on the victims, particularly on children community leaders and leaders and volunteers trained
volunteers are trained. and type of training
UNCRC and national and local laws/ordinances and policies
Programs and services for the prevention, protection, recovery and reintegration of No training program for 0
managers, service providers,
victims
community leaders and
Institutional mechanisms and structures at national and local levels volunteers
The roles and responsibilities of IACAT, member agencies, NGOs and other
stakeholders
102 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 103
Indicator 6.3. Training programs for policy makers and agency heads on policy and
50% to 75% of LCAT-VAWC Number of trained members 2
program development are implemented.
members and other agency and agency heads and type of
In view of their roles and responsibilities, policy makers and agency heads undergo suitable heads are trained on advocacy, trainings
policy and program development,
training particularly related to policy and program development on TIP. Policy makers are
coordination, etc.
those in the local legislative bodies, heads of executive departments and LCAT-VAWC members.
Agency heads include those of government offices and NGOs. Below 50% of LCAT-VAWC Number of trained members 1
members and other agency and agency heads and type of
The training program is on, but not limited to, the following: heads are trained on advocacy, trainings
policy and program development,
Roles and responsibilities of LCAT-VAWC members
coordination, etc.
Organizing and strengthening child protection mechanisms (LCPCs, BCPCs,
The frontline agencies and their service providers, such as, but not limited to, law
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
enforcement agencies, social workers, Assistance to Nationals officers, Overseas
76% to 100% of LCAT-VAWC Number of trained members 3 Workers Welfare Administration officers, police attachs, CFO case officers and
members and other agency and agency heads and type of medical practitioners, must undergo training and other capability activities to
heads are trained on advocacy, trainings
enhance their knowledge and skills in child and gender-sensitive handling of child
policy and program development,
coordination, etc. trafficking cases. This is to prevent further traumatic stress on the victims-survivors
and facilitate more effective crisis interventions, recovery and reintegration services
for them.
104 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 105
The DSWD shall likewise implement training programs for the utilization of the NRRD
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
and NRS by case managers and social workers in coordination with the LGU and NGO.
Service providers shall include all persons working with or providing services to a trafficked 76% to 100% of service Number of service providers 3
providers are trained. trained and type of training
child, whether from government or non-government organizations.84 They are in direct
contact with the children and their families, and include, but are not limited to, police officers, 50% to 75% of service providers Number of service providers 2
social workers, medical and health practitioners and residential care staff. are trained. trained and type of training
Training for service providers should include the following topics: Below 50% of service providers Number of service providers 1
are trained. trained and type of training
Nature, dynamics and social context of child trafficking
Child protection policy code of conduct from threats, harassment or any form of danger they may encounter in the performance of
their duties in handling trafficking cases. Aside from security and legal protection, service
Multidisciplinary approach to handling child trafficking cases
providers are also entitled to psychosocial services for job-related stress and safety.
b) legal assistance in criminal, administrative and civil proceedings; c) support system Standard 7. Mechanisms and structures in the community are established and
to provide venues for the sharing of insights and experiences. This support system can functional to support the protection of trafficked children.
be membership in child advocacy groups like the National CRC Coalition and professional
The anti-trafficking law, RA 9208, created the IACAT to ensure its implementation and
associations such as the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. Agencies should
continuing development of structures, strategies and other initiatives to combat TIP within
provide opportunities for their staff to enhance their knowledge and skills and give incentives
the country and across borders. Subnational structures (RIACAT-VAWC and LCAT-VAWC)
and rewards for exceptional performance in their work.
created by IACAT-VAWC which continue to exist under RA 1036487 serve as the policy and
Legal, psychosocial and Copies of reports on recipients 3 similar organizations and special bodies at the provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels
economic support are available and type of support to prevent and suppress TIP.88
to managers, service providers,
community leaders and
volunteers. Indicator 7.1. Local Committees against Trafficking and Violence against Women and
their Children within the respective LGUs are organized and functional.
Incentives, awards, Copies of reports on recipients 2
scholarships, etc., are available and type of incentives, etc. The LCAT-VAWC is organized at the provincial, city and municipal levels, although some
to service providers. barangays with high incidence of TIP have created their own committees. As an additional
function of the LCAT-VAWC, the LSWDO shall coordinate with barangay officials to identify
Technical support/attendance Copies of reports on service 1
communities vulnerable to trafficking and recommend ordinance to implement local
to trainings, seminars, providers attending conferences
conferences, etc., are provided and other activities programs and interventions. The organization, composition and functions of the LCAT-VAWC
to service providers. are found in the IACATs Policy Resource Book.89
No support or incentive 0
programs for service providers
Develop a template for local policies and standards on the functionality of these
Promote the utilization of the NRS and Philippine Anti-Trafficking Database (PATD)
Report to IACAT the number of organized local structures and their activities Indicator 7.2. Local Councils for the Protection of Children are organized and functional.
Other IACAT members and NGOs91 are enjoined to extend assistance to LGUs in organizing Article 87 of the Child and Youth Welfare Code or Presidential Decree 603 provides that
LCAT-VAWC, especially in building local capacity to develop trafficking prevention programs, every Barangay Council shall encourage the organization of an LCPC.92 The composition
protection, recovery and reintegration for victims-survivors. and functions are enunciated in DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2002-121 dated August 5,
2002: Revised Guidelines on the organization and strengthening of the Local Councils for
the Protection of Children incorporating thereat Early Childhood Care and Development
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
Coordinating Committees at the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay levels.93
LCAT-VAWC functionality is Copies of minutes of 3
sustained. meetings The DILG is the primary agency responsible for the organization of LCPCs since it is a
Annual plans structure within the LGU with the assistance of the DSWD/LSWDO and NGOs. It is the first
Copy of anti-TIP ordinance line of defense at the community level for the promotion of childrens rights and protection of
Annual Investment Program vulnerable children and their families.
(AIP)
92 The Child and Youth Welfare Code, Presidential Decree 603, as amended, Manila: 1999, pp.24-25.
90 Sec. 148, IRR of RA 10364. 93 Orientation on the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children: A Manual for the Orientation Team, CWC,
91 Sec. 149, IRR of RA 10364. 2009, p.119.
110 Part II. The Standards and Indicators Part II. The Standards and Indicators 111
Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points Indicator Valuation Sources of Verification Points
LCPC functionality is sustained. Copy of reports on sustained 3 M & E system is implemented. Reports on results of M & E 3
LCPCs
M & E system is approved. Copies of approved M & E 2
system
LCPCs are organized and Copy of reports on LCPCs 2
functional with ordinance and organized and functional
Proposal for M & E system is Copies of draft of the proposed 1
budget.
being drafted. M & E system
No LCPC organized 0
Indicator 7.4. Other measures for the protection, recovery, rehabilitation and
Indicator 7.3. Monitoring and evaluation systems are implemented. To further strengthen prevention measures, the LGUs are to encourage and support
community-based initiatives which address TIP. Initiatives for the early detection and
It is imperative to create a monitoring and evaluation (M & E) system at all levels. IACAT
identification of vulnerable children and the report and referral of trafficked children must be
and its subnational/local structures as well as agencies are encouraged to establish their
established starting at the barangay level. It should also include the detection and reporting
monitoring and data collection systems. IACAT will strengthen the PATD and the NRRD; a
of suspected persons or groups who take advantage of vulnerable people in the community.
component of PATD is the main tool for documenting and monitoring delivery of services to
Community volunteers and networks or watch groups can also be formed to assist agencies in
trafficked victims.94 The LCAT-VAWC and other structures are enjoined to use NRRD.
detecting, identifying and reporting suspected or alleged trafficking incidents.
These community volunteers and networks may come from different civil society sectors in
Assessment Procedures
The assessment determines the level at which a community is able to provide a protective
environment for children particularly trafficked children. The Standards for Building
Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking as described in Part II shall be used for
This section discusses the person who will conduct the assessment and his/her
qualifications. The assessor or evaluator depends on the agency which will take the
1. The tool is to be used by a designated staff from the LGU, NGO or any child-focused
on the purpose and process of the assessment, give their consent and cooperate in
making available documents, reports and records, etc., as needed for information
verification.
3. The tool can be self-administered by the concerned agency or a third party may
conduct the assessment at the agencys request. PACT members may agree to
116 Part III. Assessment Procedures Using the Standards Part III. Assessment Procedures Using the Standards 117
assess the city or municipality of another member with the concerned member ordinance on TIP which includes child trafficking is already being implemented in
giving support to the assessor/s by arranging schedules with agencies and the community must be verified by a copy of the ordinance, the IRR and reports
ensuring the availability of records, reports and other sources of verification. from implementing agencies. If all the elements are present, the indicator gets
3 points. If the ordinance has only recently been approved, it gets 2 points, and
4. The assessor/s must have access to documents, records and other sources needed
if it is currently being drafted, 1 point. Zero or no point given means there is no
for verification of information. Interviews of key informants may be done as
existing initiative in the area. The points are recorded in the assessment tool.
needed. The confidentiality of these sources must be secured by the agencies and
All documents stipulated as sources of verification must be present during the
the assessors.
assessment to get the points.
b. The assessment proper 4. The assessment tool includes a brief information about the community and the
accountable persons as far as TIP is concerned. There are five columns, namely:
1. The assessor/s must study the Standards in Part II. Each one has a set of elements
The Standard
that are the building blocks that will achieve the level of quality compliance as
defined in the Standards description. For example, in Standard 1, the required The indicators
elements for an effective anti-child trafficking policy would be: a) studies and Sources of verification
survey results on children for policy and program development; b) protection
The rating
policies for children; c) specific ordinances against TIP and child trafficking; and
d) a mechanism to monitor the implementation of these policies. Each element Remarks and recommendations
has indicators which will form the basis for community rating.
5. The assessor must use the accompanying assessment tool to record the assessment
2. The assessor/s review the indicators and the required sources of verification. He/ of each Standard and indicators, writing down: a) the sources of verification
she/they assign points based on his/her/their assessment of the compliance to reviewed; b) the points assigned to each indicator; and c) remarks which would
the element. The indicators have specific requirements which need to be met and include observations and recommendations.
there are examples given, such as types of studies, surveys, etc., accomplished or
3. The points of an indicator are based on compliance with the elements and the
availability of sources to verify the information. For example, the claim that an
118 Part III. Assessment Procedures Using the Standards Part III. Assessment Procedures Using the Standards 119
2. The following is the rating scale for communities based on the assessment results.
Add all the 3s together, all the 2s and the 1s to come up with 3 subtotals; then add 3. The results shall be presented to the concerned authorities and discussion on
these to get the rating. areas for improvement is encouraged.
Rating
(based on
Description Interpretation
raw scores/
points)
3.2. A comprehensive,
child and gender-sensitive
program, including centers and
community-based services for
the recovery and reintegration
of trafficked children, are
implemented.
ANNEX 1. Assessment Tool
125
126
Subtotal
ANNEX 1. Assessment Tool
131
132 ANNEX 1. Assessment Tool ANNEX 2: List of Consultations and Meetings on the Standards 133
Overall assessment/remarks
I. 2010 (Luzon)
Activity Enhancing Capacity of PACT Leaders Towards Strengthening
Child Protective Communities
Strengths
Date 6-9 July 2010
List of Participants
GOVERNMENT
Assessed by: 8. Purita P. Brinas CAO IV, CAO-G.O. LGU- Camarines Norte
10. SPO2 Liza Jane C. Alteza Womens Desk PNCO PNP- Camarines Sur
Agency
11. Marilou N. Galban SWO IV LGU-Caloocan City
Name/Signature 12. Perlita Panganiban Division Chief DSWD-CAR
14. Jeterde B. Junio SWO III LGU- Baguio City II. 2010 (Mindanao)
15. Veverly Puse SWO III LGU- Paracale, Camarines Norte Activity Enhancing Capacity of PACT Leaders: Towards Strengthening
Child Protective Communities (PACT-Mindanao Convenors Training)
16. Rodolfo C. Buhay SWO II LGU- Tanza Cavite
Date August 25 27, 2010
17. Emelita P. Mojica Population Officer III LGU- Cavite
Venue Hotel Valencia, Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
Civil Society Organizations
21. Bernardo Mondragon Executive Director Child Alert Davao Maria Lavern L. Jabien Convenor, PACT - Cagayan de Oro City ljabien@yahoo.com
23. Perpetua Czarina S. Mendoza Special Projects Officer Open Heart Foundation (NCR) Rolando Borja Convenor, PACT Davao rgb_borgs@yahoo.com
24. Edgar Movilla Program Officer Save the Children PACT-Agusan del Norte and
Department of Labor and
25. Araceli Abille Coordinator Soroptimist Lilian Solis lsolis_74@yahoo.com
Employment (DOLE) Agusan del
Norte
26. Gloria L. Gutlay Board Member Gabay ng Barangay (NGO)
United Church of Christ In the masidpag@yahoo.com;
Rev. Pastor Diosdado Marquez Philippines also the Convenor of pag_masid@yahoo.com
PACT- Zamboanga del Sur
c/o marcy22ph@yahoo.com
Convenor, PACT-Zamboanga City;
Romeo Balneg
CAPIN-Zamboanga City
marge_amarga@yahoo.com;
Convenor of PACT-Iligan City also the
iccwinc@yahoo.com
Margie Riza Amarga Executive Director of WATCH, Iligan
City;
III. 2012
NAIA TF AGAINST 0917-8591791
9. JULIUS CESAR MALIGALIG
Activity Consultation Workshop on Strengthening Partnership for the Protection, TRAFFICKING - INVESTIGATOR jingmaligalig@yahoo.com
Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reintegration for the protection of children
against trafficking
10. REINALDA ROJINAN DILG DIVISION CHIEF 425-366
Date 12 December 2012
Venue Garden Plaza Hotel, Paco, Malate, Manila EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 0999-4550645
11. MA. ELENA S. CARABALLO COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE caraballo.melen@gmail.com
OF CHILDREN cwc@cwc.gov.ph
List of Participants
MSWDO (Tanza, Cavite) / 0927-2427093
12. RODOLFO BUHAY
SWOII rodolfo_buhay@yahoo.com
NAME AGENCY/ORG CONTACT DETAILS
0905-9503854
7. FROILAN MAGLAYA DSWD- NCR
fdmaglaya@gmail.com
046-4192132
20. FRECYL RAMOS PSWDO - CAVITE
pswdocavite@yahoo.com
NAIATFAP/
8. RODNEY L. SIN 0920-4918148 / 8771834
SUPERVISING OFFICE
QIC, WCPU PS-10 MPD
21. SPO3 J. SATURNINO 09185574695
PANDACAN MANILA
138 ANNEX 2: List of Consultations and Meetings on the Standards ANNEX 2: List of Consultations and Meetings on the Standards 139
09228538472
23. MELINDA TAN DE GUZMAN PETA ARTZONE
mptandeguzman@yahoo.com
35. VIDA SUBINGSUBING PACT
0905-7593865
27. JOANNA CAMILE VALIN WORLD VISION PHIL NGO COALITION/
jcamille_valin@yahoo.com 374-7681 loc. 213
39. GEM SANTOS-MACANAN WORLD VISION
gem_macanan@wvi.org
Research and Policy Analyst
28. EMY C. INDIA LAURA VICUNA FOUNDATION 0917-4666296
0918-4735520
40. JANETT DAVIS APNTS - RESEACHER
janett.d.davis@gmail.com
REGIONAL PROGRAM
COORDINATOR FOR CHILD 926-6847 0916-5271436
TRAFFICKING AND CHILDREN r.florendo@tdh.nl 41. NAUREEN OKUNDI HCD APNTS - RESEARCHER
29. REGGIE FLORENDO m.a.singer1979@gmail.com
ON THE MOVE
TERRE DES HOMMES
NETHERLANDS (TDHNL) 916-4513003
42. REGINA RABANILLO CPTCSA
regina.rabanillo@cptcsa.org
ASIA PACIFIC WOMEN January 17, 2014 Meeting with TWG Members, Council for the Welfare of Children
0916-7767057
47. ODALIE ADICO GARCIA RELIGIOUS AGAINST
odalieadicio@yahoo.com
TRAFFICKING IN HUMANS Participants: Ms. Elena Caraballo, Deputy Director, CWC; Col. Teresa Sid, PNP-WCPD,:Shirley
Ballesteros, PLAN; May Baez, NGO Coalition on the UNCRC; Dolores Alforte, Executive
0948-6611195 Director, ECPAT; Ralph Morales, IJM; Vladimir Castillo, SPCC; Carla, Laura Vicuna
48. LYDIA ARPON SPCC-CO
lydia_arpon@yahoo.com
Foundation; Jenny Cueva, CPTCSA
0917-8963713
51. MAGNOLIA JACINTO ASIA ACTS
magjacinto@gmail.com
June 3, 2014, with International Justice Mission lawyers, IJM Office
ASIA ACTS REGIONAL 0917-8018177 Participants: Atty. Ma. Roda Cisnero, National Policy Advocacy Director, IJM; Ralph Rueben
52. HAZEL BINTANA
TRAINER hazelyn.bintana@gmail.com Morales, IJM
0939-9590426
53. MARISSA GONZALES CATWAP
bagong_kamlayan@yahoo.com
June 24, 2014 meeting on Policy Cluster, ECPAT Office Participants: Laura Vicuna
Foundation, ECPAT, NGO Coalition on the UNCRC Monitoring
54. SALVADOR DEANNA STA. ROSA LAGUNA, PACT 0923-8831487
July, 2014 meeting with Children and Youth on Child Participation; FGD with selected
members of I Participate Against Child Trafficking (IPACT) based in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna
on the section on Child Participation
142 ANNEX 2: List of Consultations and Meetings on the Standards ANNEX 2: List of Consultations and Meetings on the Standards 143
National Agency Officials and NGO representatives who attended, gave feedback and Giceline Antuyo SWO I DSWD IV-MIMAROPA rrptp.dswd4b@gmail.com
commitment to the Standards:
RRPTP Focal Person, DSWD IV
Concepcion Deymas condeymas@gmail.com
MIMAROPA
NAME AGENCY/ORG CONTACT DETAILS
Center for the Prevention and jenny.cueva@cptcsa.org
GOVERNMENT Jenny Cueva
Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (02)4347258
Attorney IV, Department of
jkao8@yahoo.com menaguila@cwc.gov.ph
Atty. Joana Ong Justice-Inter Agency Council Ma. Erlinda N. Aguila PO II/CWC
0916-2781655 0915-7225993
Against Trafficking
CESO IV, Director IV of the Program Manager, Medical Action
National Barangay Operations Cecil de Joya
Leocadio T. Trovela leotrovela@gmail.com Group
Office Department of Interior and
Local Government Social Worker, Open Heart visimar1028@yahoo.com
Visimar Mimay
CESO III, Director IV, Protective Foundation 0917-9303979
Margarita V. Sampang Services Bureau, Department of psb@dswd.gov.ph
Social Welfare and Development
Lily Flordelis Executive Director, Bahay Tuluyan (02)2540213
SWO III, DSWD Protective Services
Ms. Mary Glace Blando 0916-5809577
Bureau
Trinidad Maneja Social Worker
dswdfo4a_arda@yahoo.com
Mylah Gatchalian OIC ARDA, DSWD IVA Philippine NGO Coalition for the coalitionsecretariat@yahoo.com
0920-9135739 May Baez
UNCRC 0933-3580207
OIC Executive, Director, Council for Hon. Councilor Edward FS Chairperson, PACT National
Patricia B. Luna
the Welfare of Children Tiongco Campaign Council
Police Chief Supt. Juanita S. Director, Women and Childrens Country Programme Manager, a.de.leon@tdh.nl
maan_imus@yahoo.com
Nebran (represented by PSI, Protection Center, Philippine Alwin de Leon Terre des Hommes-Netherlands
0919-6965552
Mary Ann Imus) National Police Philippine Office
INTER-AGENCY COUNCIL AGAINST TRAFFICKING Standard 1. Ordinances, issuances and other policies against child trafficking
(IACAT) are enacted/adopted embodying the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the
Child (CRC); translated in local language/dialect, written/published, and promoted and
distributed to all stakeholders in the community, including the children.
RESOLUTION NO. _____
Series of 2015 Indicator 1.1. Baseline data and statistics on children, including child trafficking, are
available, accessible and utilized for policy development, planning and programming for
children.
Standards in Building Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking
Indicator 1.2. Policies on the protection of children, including against child trafficking,
are enacted/adopted and implemented.
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9208, otherwise known as the Anti-Trafficking in Indicator 1.3. An ordinance on anti-trafficking with specific provision on protection of
Persons Act of 2003, established the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to trafficked children is enacted.
formulate a comprehensive and integrated program to prevent and suppress trafficking in
persons, coordinate the programs and projects of the various member-agencies to effectively Indicator 1.4. Mechanism for monitoring and evaluation of policies is established and
address the issues and problems attendant to trafficking-in-persons, and ensure recovery, functional.
rehabilitation, and reintegration of trafficked victims into the mainstream society;
WHEREAS, in 2008, the IACAT developed the Philippine Guidelines for the Protection Standard 2. Measures to minimize the occurrence of abuse and exploitation of
of Trafficked Children to ensure the protection of the rights of trafficked children by providing children, particularly trafficking of children, are undertaken by the community and
the minimum requirements to be considered at all stages of handling and care of children stakeholders, including the children.
who are victims of trafficking;
Indicator 2.1. Information, education, and advocacy campaigns against child trafficking
WHEREAS, the said Guidelines is the only IACAT documents that provides guiding are actively promoted and managed.
principles or standards in the management of trafficked children;
Indicator 2.2. Developmental and preventive programs for vulnerable children and
WHEREAS, the IACAT recognized the necessity of developing complementary their families are implemented.
guidelines or standards to guide duty-bearers, advocates, and stakeholders in strengthening
the capacities of communities, from the barangay, municipal, city, and provincial levels to Standard 3. A comprehensive program for the protection and promotion of the best
effectively formulate programs in the prevention of child trafficking, and implementation of interest of trafficked children in all phases of rescue, recovery and reintegration in the
interventions against trafficking in persons; community are implemented by trained service providers of the local government units
(LGUs), accredited non-government organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders.
WHEREAS, the IACAT, in partnership with the Philippines Against Child Trafficking
(PACT), a non-government organization advocating the welfare and protection of children Indicator 3.1. Child-sensitive protocols and mechanisms observed in the reporting,
against trafficking in persons, with the assistance of various non-government organizations, rescue, referral, recovery and reintegration of trafficked children and in case management
developed the Standards in Building Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking to are adopted and implemented.
meet the said necessity and further provides a safe environment for children;
Indicator 3.2. A comprehensive child and gender-sensitive program, including centers
NOW, THEREFORE, the IACAT hereby adopts the following standards in building and community-based services for the recovery and reintegration of trafficked children, are
communities that will protect children from trafficking in persons: implemented.
146 ANNEX 3: IACAT Resolution on the Standards ANNEX 3: IACAT Resolution on the Standards 147
Indicator 3.3. An effective case management system is established, with processes and Standard 6. Capacity building and support for service providers are implemented
outcomes properly documented. to ensure provision of quality services to trafficked children.
Indicator 3.4. Facilities for trafficked children are available, with proper licenses and/ Indicator 6.1. Training programs for those involved in anti-trafficking work are
or accreditations. developed.
Indicator 3.5. Adequate and competent human resources for service provision are Indicator 6.2. Training programs for childrens rights advocates on anti-trafficking are
available and utilized. conducted.
Indicator 3.6. Sufficient resources for program implementation are allotted and utilized. Indicator 6.3. Training programs for policy-makers and agency heads on policy and
program development are implemented.
Standard 4. Arrangements are made to provide legal information, advice, Indicator 6.4. Training programs for service providers for efficient and effective
representation and protection to child victims of trafficking. provision of services to trafficked children are conducted.
Indicator 4.1. Psycho-social support for trafficked children before and throughout the Indicator 6.5. Protection and support to service providers are established.
legal proceedings is provided.
Indicator 4.2. Free legal assistance mechanism to ensure the childs access to justice is Standard 7. Mechanisms and structures in the community are established and
established. functional to support the protection of trafficked children.
Indicator 4.3. Free legal assistance/services by legal practitioners to trafficked children Indicator 7.1. Local communities against trafficking (LCAT) and violence against women
is provided. and children (VAWC) within the respective local government units (LGUs) are organized and
functional.
Indicator 4.4. Trafficked children are well-informed of the benefits due them and the
process to avail the same. Indicator 7.2. Local councils for the protection of children (LCPC) are organized and
functional.
Indicator 4.5. Pro-active monitoring mechanisms and support systems in the prosecution
of cases of trafficked children are established. Indicator 7.3. Monitoring and evaluation systems are implemented.
Indicator 7.4. Other measures for the protection, recovery, rehabilitation and
Standard 5. Opportunities are available for trafficked children and other children reintegration of trafficked children are pro-actively supported by their respective LGUs.
to express their views and to participate in matters relative to their lives and the
community, considering their evolving capacities and emotional maturity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Inter-Agency
Indicator 5.1. Preparation of children, including trafficked children, to participate in Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to adopt, approve and implement this Standards in
matters affecting their lives is carried out. Building Communities that Protect Children from Trafficking.