UPOU MODEL
Integration Task
Instructions:
Based on the established systems discussed earlier, kindly select a specific child rights issue or problem.
Subsequently, propose a framework to institutionalize and localize mechanisms for addressing this
concern, focusing on the protection and promotion of child rights. This framework can be implemented
either nationally or at the local government level. Please ensure your framework includes the following
essential components: identifying relevant institutions and defining their roles and responsibilities,
outlining effective strategies, and accounting for other relevant factors that need consideration.
Specific Child’s Rights Issue or Problem Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)
Applicable Theoretical Framework Person-in-Environment Framework
Including the Social, Political, Economic, Cultural, Spiritual,
Environmental, and Gender (SPECSEG) Factors Embedded Within
the Microsystems, Mezzosystems, and Macrosystems of the
Children in Conflict with the Law
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Relevant institutions and their roles Social/ Political Institutions Primarily responsible for the
and responsibilities [National government, Local planning of PPA’s to fulfill the
government units (LGU), CPC’s state’s mandate for special
(Child Protection Committees), protection of children from all
and non-government institutions] forms of abuse, neglect,
cruelty, exploitation and
With special attention to food, discrimination.
housing, education and other
basic social services
Economic Institutions Main source of taxes which will
(business establishments and job benefit the general public;
opportunities) provision of job opportunities
to uplift the quality of life of
families, thereby securing the
welfare of the children.
Cultural Institutions Responsible for regulating the
(MTRCB and other Radio and media and ensuring that all
Broadcasting Institutions) programs should not expose
the minds of children to
inappropriate scene/situations.
Spiritual Institutions Provision of additional spiritual
(Church) guidance to children so as to
enlighten their minds and
provide clearer direction in
terms of discerning and
decision-making
Environmental Institutions Responsible for the security of
UPOU MODEL
Integration Task
(DRRM, Office of the Civil children during man-made and
Defense, PHIVOLCS, PAG-ASA) natural hazards which could
harm their well-being.
Gender (National government, Ensuring that there will be no
Local government units (LGU), gender discrimination in
and non-government institutions) schools which could lead to
mental health problem among
students
Family and School As the main source of moral
support to children, their family
and schools are the most
important stakeholders in this
endeavor. Proper guidance and
counseling by parents and
caregivers and the attention
given by teachers and other
important authority figures for
the child could help boost their
morale and prevent them from
making harsh and irrational
decisions or actions.
D/P/C/MSWDOs Working hand-on-hand in
Juvenile Justice Welfare Council promoting the juvenile justice
Law Enforcement Agency Officers system
/ Judiciary and the BCPC
Effective strategies and other relevant
factors that need consideration.
Microsystems, Mezzosystems, and Macrosystems
