The best interests of children-in-conflict-with-law (CICL) is presently being considered. Intervention, prevention, diversion, rehabilitation and reintegration programs are being introduced to save them from criminal responsibility, hence, the issuance of Republic act 9344, otherwise known as the "Juvenile Justice welfare Act".

As the government’s primary welfare arm, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Region 8 through its OIC-Regional Director Leticia Corillo will be inviting members of the private media, in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency, to a media Tour on May 18, 2007 at the Regional rehabilitation center for Youth situated in Brgy. Sto. Niño, Tanauan, Leyte.

The Media Tour is aimed to encourage members of the private media to act as instruments in enlightening the general public about CICL, and likewise, make them uphold confidentiality and to observe protocol in the coverage and reporting of cases involving CICLs.

Meanwhile, Republic Act 9344 recognizes the vital role of children and youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well being.

Likewise, it also states that the participation of children in the program and policy formulation and implementation related to juvenile justice and welfare shall be ensured by concerned government agency.

Pursuant to Article 40 of the United nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the State recognizes the right of every child alleged, accused of, or recognized as having infringed the penal law to be treated in manner consistent with the promotion of the child’s sense of dignity and worth, taking into account the child’s age and desirability of promoting his/her reintegration.