Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9344 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. The following terms as used in this Act shall be defined as follows:

"x x x

"(s) Bahay Pag-asa refers to a 24-hour child-caring institution established, funded and managed by local government units (LGUs) and licensed and/or accredited nongovernment organizations (NGOs) providing short-term residential care for children in conflict with the law who are above fifteen (15) but below eighteen (18) years of age who are awaiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies or jurisdiction.

"Part of the features of a Bahay Pag-asa is an intensive juvenile intervention and support center. This will cater to children in conflict with the law in accordance with Sections 20, 20-A and 20-B hereof.

"A multi-disciplinary team composed of a social worker, a psychologist/mental health professional, a medical doctor, an educational/guidance counselor and a Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) member shall operate the Bahay Pag-asa. The team will work on the individualized intervention plan with the child and the childs family.

"x x x."