Essay About Juvenile Justice

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Second Chance “Ang sama sama kong tao kase umaasa pa din ako na sabihin mong sana ako pa rin.. Ako na lang. Ako na lang ulit…” said Basha. “I. Am. Sorry. Ibig kong tiyakin sa inyo na lalo pa akong magsisikap upang maglingkod sa bayan at matamo ang inyong tiwala,” said Gloria Arroyo. “God took away from me the fame, wealth, influence and my ego to help me realize that I don’t need any of those things to be fulfilled or to have real meaning in my life. I met Christ and decided to commit my life to Him,” said Hayden Kho. What do these lines have in common? Well, one more chance, whatever you call it, be it in politics, love or life. There is an attempt of transformation for the benefit of the one asking for chance, the person(s) wronged, and the community …show more content…

There is emphasis on the rehabilitation of offenders rather than on their imprisonment. However, since it was enacted, law enforcers and even social workers have blamed RA 9344 for the widespread commission of criminal activities involving minors who know that they cannot be charged in court, even if they are caught red-handed or positively identified by their victims. The Katarungang Pambarangay also limits the number of cases that may be amicably settled. The idea of Restorative Justice is overall beneficial. It reduces repeat offenders. It helps reduce the costs of criminal justice. It provides both victims and offenders with more satisfaction that justice had been done. It reduces crime victim’s post traumatic stress symptoms and the related costs. It reduces crime victim’s desire for violent revenge. However, Restorative Justice is not all-encompassing. It is not a magic pill, a cure to all cries for justice. It has limitations and weaknesses that need to be overcome for better effect. Ready, Set,

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