Behind the Mask: Experiences of Children in Conflict with the Law from Rural and Non-Major Urban Areas, c2006
Arnie C. Trinidad; Anne Adelaine S. Manzano ; Marco P. Puzon
Plan Philippines; Psychosocial Support and Children's Rights Resource Center
E-mail:pstcrrc@gmail.com

The book helps reveal the truth about these children by recounting their experiences as Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL). It chronicles the situation of CICL from rural and non-major urban areas where little information on them is available. It looks into how the Five Pillars of Justice in these areas are working to ensure the protection of the rights of these children, and what programs they have created to prevent other children from coming into conflict with the law. It also points out strengths as well as weaknesses and gaps in the existing programs. It is hoped that this can lead to meaningful changes in the system that would benefit CICL and children in general.

In telling the experiences of CICL, people will hopefully see these children for who they really are and reflect on their role in protecting the rights of these children. It is also hoped that this will translate into increased commitment among different stakeholders in helping make children's rights and justice real in the lives of all children.