Tags: Crime and Punishment, General News, Poverty
By Alexander Villafania
MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN – In an effort to reduce the incidence of youth problems at night, the local government has put up a “drop-in” center wherein young people caught outside beyond curfew hours could stay for the night until they are allowed to leave in the morning.
But instead of having detention-like facilities, the Balagtas Kanlungan Drop-in Center would have apartment-like facilities such as a comfort room, dining area, social hall, and a basketball court. The rooms for men and women are also segregated.
The facility would only be available for youths who are still found loitering in the streets between 10p.m. and 4a.m., which are the curfew hours set by the city government.
Out-of-school youths who roam the streets have been a problem in the city, most of whom are from poor families. While some of these juveniles are forced to work for meager money by their parents or guardians, others cause problems such as theft and other petty crimes.
Balagtas Kanlungan Information Officer Rolly Dañes said that the new youth center would conduct counseling for those who are taken in, in addition to having their family backgrounds checked. Their parents will also be informed of their location.
Part of the activities is to also inform parents about the how to ensure their children do not stray late at night and to keep them in school.
The youth center was put up to ensure that admitted juveniles do not feel threatened or imprisoned. By providing them with a clean place to stay for the night, they would feel more comfortable especially when given counseling.
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