The Filipino Jails Crammed With Children And Adults Alike (2002)

Child Prisoners (2002) - While detaining children in adult jails is against the law in the Philippines, there are no other places for juvenile offenders. They spend their youth amongst murderers and rapists.

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local authorities get round regulations by holding juveniles in separate cells. The token segregation has little effect however as cell doors are left open at night, leaving young prisoners exposed to the threat of rape. For child defence lawyer Esperanza Valenzona what is more scandalous is that prison offers children no possibility of rehabilitation; it’s a "University of Crime" in which boys take lessons from hardened adult criminals. Can any of the children break free from the cycle of neglect, crime and punishment?

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ABC Australia – Ref. 1270