Pretest for diversion and intervention

diversion and intervention

Multiple Choice

1. Community-based programs encompass three levels of intervention. Which among the interventions given is at secondary level?

• Programs to promote social justice

• Activities to assist children at risk

• Measures to prevent re-offending

• Activities to address causes of offending

Multiple Choice

The best method to determine the age of the child in conflict with the law is through:

• Birth certificate

• Report card in school

• Testimonies of other persons

• Small stature appearance

Multiple Choice

After the local social worker determined that the child is at the age of criminal responsibility and he/she acted with discernment, preliminary investigation should be conducted by the prosecutor in which of the following cases?

• The child, his/her parents agree to diversion program

• The imposable penalty is not more than six years of imprisonment

• The crime committed is robbery in which the victim was raped

• The child committed the minor offense for the first time

Multiple Choice

According to RA 9344 as amended by RA 10630, a diversion program should include provisions for the following EXCEPT:

• Satisfaction of the civil liability of the child

• Evaluation of the effectiveness of the program

• Successful reintegration of CICL to community

• Automatic suspension of sentence of the child

Multiple Choice

Upon receipt of the referral for diversion of a child above 15 years old and was assessed to have acted with discernment at the time the offense was committed, the diversion authority shall:

• Conduct diversion proceedings

• Formulate a diversion contract

• Determine if diversion is appropriate and desirable

• Call for a case conference with the LSWDO

Multiple Choice

Which is a necessary prerequisite before entering a contract of diversion?

• Victim consents to a diversion

• CICL and his/her family agree to pay the civil liability

• CICL voluntarily admits the commission of the offense

• Court orders the conduct of diversion

Multiple Choice

How many days are given to the diversion committee to complete the diversion proceedings from the date it started?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

Multiple Choice

“Joselito” has successfully finished his diversion program and upon the recommendation of his social worker, the case against him is dismissed by the court. According to Title VI Section 56, after-care support services should be provided to him. Which of the statements below does NOT refer to after-care support services?

• It should be implemented for a period of at least 12 months.

• It includes activities to facilitate reintegration of CICL to society.

• It aims to prevent the child in conflict with the law from re-offending.

• It encourages the child to be a productive member of community

Multiple Choice

“Matt”, a resident of Sta. Ana, Manila, was apprehended by Barangay Tanods for his involvement in a physical injury complaint from a certain Eric, who needed medical assistance for ten days for the injuries he sustained. During the intake report, Matt was determined to be 15 years of age. Which salient provisions of Republic Act No. 9344 apply to this case?

• Age of criminal responsibility

• Preliminary investigation

• Confidentiality of records

• Release on recognizance

Multiple Choice

“Jenny”,16 years old, a resident of Makati, was taken into custody for theft. During the intake report, the social worker determined that she understood

the consequences of her wrongful act, but she was forced by her classmates to do it as an initiation to their group. His father is a construction worker while her mother is a market vendor. Jenny’s family is poor that is why she is bullied in school. She has no siblings whom she can talk to. Which salient provisions of RA 9344 as amended by RA 10630 apply to this

case?

• Treatment of child below age of criminal responsibility

• Prevention of juvenile delinquency by different sectors

• Determination if the child qualifies for diversion

• Preliminary investigation of the prosecutor’s office