Rehabilitation takes shape within the everyday realities of families, where support systems, communication, and shared responsibility determine how recovery is sustained over time.
In line with this, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), through its Preventive Education, Training and Information Division (PETID), conducted a Capacity Building Program in partnership with the SOCCSKSARGEN Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC). The activity brought together case managers and rehabilitation personnel to strengthen competencies in marriage and family counseling, alongside enhancing their capacity to manage cases involving Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL).
Anchored on the third pillar of the Enhanced Philippine Anti-illegal Drugs Strategy that is Health, Social, and Developmental Services, the program emphasized the role of rehabilitation professionals in navigating the intersecting needs of individuals, families, and children within treatment settings.
The sessions were designed to translate concepts into practice. Through guided discussions, case-based learning, and applied exercises, participants examined real-world scenarios and refined approaches to family engagement. Workshops on CICL case handling and program management provided clearer direction on managing sensitive cases, while collaborative planning sessions enabled participants to develop context-specific strategies for their respective centers.
Key outcomes highlighted the influence of family dynamics on recovery outcomes, the importance of trust-building in therapeutic settings, and the need for approaches that are both child-senstive and grounded in human rights. These perspectives reinforced the responsibility of practitioners to balance care, protection, and accountability in their work.
The program also revisited relevant legal frameworks governing CICL, clarifying procedures and strengthening compliance with existing policies under RA 9165. This ensured that interventions remain consistent with national standards while responsive to the needs of young individuals in rehabilitation.
Ultimately, the activity underscored that effective rehabilitation extends beyond clinical processes. It requires coordinated support, informed practice, and a clear understanding how families and communities contribute to long-term recovery.
Sa usaping seguridad at kalusugan, mahalaga ang ugnayan ng pamilya, ang tamang paggabay sa kabataan, at ang sama-samang pagkilos ng komunidad.
