At some point, every nation in the world has dealt with or is now dealing with the issue of juvenile
delinquency. However, developing nations are significantly more plagued by the issue of delinquent
behavior. There are numerous elements that can influence a child's growth in the developing world. The
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, also known as Republic Act 9344, requires the conduct of
diversion in the instance of a CICL who is older than 15 but younger than 18 years old and was determined
to have acted with discernment. Without using official court procedures, the responsibility and treatment
of CICL will be decided during the diversion process based on his or her social, cultural, socioeconomic,
psychological, or academic background. Without resorting to formal court processes, the CICL will be
obliged to participate in diversion programs if they are determined to be culpable for an offense. The
greater acceptance and social validity these programs are likely to enjoy in dealing with issues with CICL,
the more of a role these diversion and intervention programs play in the development of child behavior.
A person may become a criminal for a variety of reasons. Anyone's life is greatly influenced by the
environment they are exposed to both inside and outside of their home, by the actions of family members
or other close friends, and by their own mental and physical health. The general causes of youth
delinquency include bad company, mental instability, curiosity, social media, and poverty. The entire
society must put a lot of effort into preventing juvenile delinquency. We will only be able to successfully
eradicate juvenile delinquency if the entire society participates. In current society, preventing juvenile
delinquency is seen as a crucial component of preventing crime. We can teach young children the
difference between right and wrong by including them in socially and legally accepted activities. The
greatest strategy to combat juvenile delinquency has been shown to be prevention through family and
community interventions. The interactions within the family have a significant influence on how the child
develops. Therefore, in order to establish control over their kids, parents should stop bugging them and
using threats. Therefore, putting in place the diversion programs is a good alternative to starting or
continuing formal processing of minors in the juvenile delinquency system. Whereas in the DSWD was
tasked with developing guidelines and standards that must be adhered to during the diversion processes
for CICL who acted with discernment, to safeguard them from coercion, intimidation, harm, or other
actions harmful to the minor.
The Diversion program uses barangay-level community-based interventions to stop CICL from returning
to the formal juvenile justice system. It is an alternate, procedure for evaluating whether a child is
accountable for a crime or offense without using a formal court judgment. Through the provision of
services, activities, and diversions, the services help the child's social functioning return and help them
become valuable and productive members of society. The diversionary services and programs give the
CICL the chance to gain new experiences that will eventually result in beneficial behavioral changes or
actions. Diversion program developed during diversion procedures, during which the CICL and his or her
parents are questioned about potential solutions. The offended party may also be permitted to offer
suggestions for remedies, including ways that he or she could assist in overseeing the execution of the
diversion program.