The Provincial Government of Abra and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office in coordination with the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee-CAR hold Consultation-Dialogue in the province on July 31, 2018 at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on the Implementation of RA 9344 as amended by RA 10630 or An Act Strengthening The Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines.

Regional Assistant Prosecutor Maribelle Uminga said that the first most effective interventions for children in conflict with the law are the customs and practices within the community.

Ms. Uminga also said that  conflict between the victim and offender be reconciled and resolved through and within the community.

Participating in the dialogue are Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office-Abra, Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee, Barangay Council for the Protection of Children, National Youth Commission, SK Federation Presidents, Council of Elders, Abra Police Provincial Office, 24IB Philippine Army, and DepEd-CAR.