Charities
A number of charities are active in helping children in jail in the Philippines. Preda Foundation visits the Jails on a regular basis and hands out food and medicines.
Jubilee have been active in gathering evidence and gave testimony to the Congressional Human Rights Caucus on the subject of children in prison in the Philippines.
Kids Go Free was formed to advocate for children in conflict with the law. Based on research in the Philippines the group is concerned with the situation of children in jail worldwide. The website aims to raise awareness of this global problem and includes a forum.
Read more about this topic: Children In Jail In Philippines
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