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| SDC Center Head Gina Castro, Bacolod City Police Office Director Ricardo De la Paz, Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia |
Early August, a ground breaking ceremony was held on the construction site of the future rehabilitation center for the children in conflict with the law in Bacolod City. This landmark event is giving birth to the Youth Home, which is the first project to be implemented within the People-Private-Public Partnership (PPPP).
The construction of the center should start in 2013 in the Vista Alegre - Granada district located in the outskirts of Bacolod City. It falls in line with a relocation program launched by the City for the underpriviledged communities suffering from critical housing and living difficulties. It will offer rehabilitation opportunities to the vulnerable children of these families, who are often affected by delinquency issues.
In
Bacolod City, there is indeed no available public infrastructure
dedicated to specifically treat and rehabilitate young offenders in
Bacolod City. The Social Development Center (SDC) is currently the
only institution catering for the children in conflict with the law
and the street children. It will function as a processing center
prior to the transfer of the children, who will benefit from the
rehabilitation program offered by the future Youth Home.
All
relevant actors were present on that special day to show their
enthusiasm. The City Mayor adressed the guests and the members of the
neighbouring communities with a confident and hopeful message. The
volunteers' team from Virlanie-Bacolod and HOST-NGO also attended to
witness the success of their collaboration with the local
authorities. It is safe to conclude that everyone is looking forward
for the building to start...
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