Section 28Sec./Art. 28

Programs for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation. The National Coordination Center against OSAEC and CSAEM created under Section 30 of thisActshall develop and implement the necessary programs that will prevent any form of child sexual abuse or exploitation, as well as protect, heal and reintegrate the child or children into the mainstream of society. Such programs shall include the

(a)provision of mandatory services including counseling, free legal services, medical or psychological services, livelihood and skills training and educational assistance to the child or children and their families;

(b)sponsorship of a national research program on OSAEC and CSAEM and the establishment of a data collection system for monitoring and evaluation purpose;

(c)provision of necessary technical and material support services to appropriate government agencies and nongovernment organizations (NGOs);

(d)sponsorship of conferences and seminars to provide a venue for consensus building amongst the public, the academe, government, nongovernment and international organizations;

(e)promotion of information and education campaigns regarding the safe and responsible use of the internet in relation to the violations of thisActto educate the public, including children; and

(f)provision of programs developed for purposes of intervention and diversion, as well as rehabilitation of the child victim, for reintegration into the family of the child or community.