On April 22, 2026, a Trauma-Informed Care session for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) in the municipality was conducted under the CARE Program of the Center for Community and Local Governance Studies and Policy Development (CCLGSPD), in partnership with the CASS Psychology and Human Services Department.
This session marks the first of six planned monthly sessions, reflecting a sustained and structured commitment to the rehabilitation and mental health support of CICL in the municipality. The succeeding sessions will be conducted once a month, ensuring continuity of care and a consistent support system for the participants throughout the program.
The session took the form of a counseling activity designed to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for CICL to openly process their experiences.
During the first session, the facilitators began with an orientation for the children, introducing them to the program, its objectives, and what they could expect from the succeeding sessions. This was followed by an engagement activity that helped ease the participants into the process, encouraging openness and building a foundation of trust between the children and their facilitators.
The counseling session was facilitated by Dr. Nina Valentin and Ms. Angela Christine V. Pangilinan, whose expertise and sensitivity ensured that each participant was met with care, respect, and professional guidance throughout the activity.
