A Day of Unified Learning and Collaboration
The One-Day Kids and Teens Court Awareness Program (KTCAP) brought together 18 social workers and psychometricians from Quezon City and Valenzuela City for a meaningful day of learning and collaboration.
Morning Session: Foundations of KTCAP
The morning session was led by Ms. Beth Baril, Executive Director of the Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Foundation. She guided participants through several key topics essential to supporting child witnesses.
Key Topics Covered
Afternoon Court Immersion
In the afternoon, the group visited the Regional Trial Court – Family Court Branch 270 in Valenzuela City, where Presiding Judge Evangeline Francisco welcomed the participants.
Deepening Understanding Through Real Court Processes
Judge Francisco helped participants deepen their understanding of actual courtroom procedures involving children, bridging classroom concepts with real-world legal environments.
A Fulfilling Exchange Among Child Advocates
It was a truly fulfilling exchange of ideas and a worthwhile learning experience with our dedicated partners — the Social Workers and Psychometricians from the Valenzuela Child Protection Center, the Quezon City Child Protection Unit, and the Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Foundation.
Gratitude to Our Partners in Justice
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Prosecutor Ferdinand Razon and Valenzuela City PAO Chief Dennis Kuong for generously sharing their time, insights, and unwavering commitment to child protection and restorative justice.
Moving Forward with Shared Purpose
Together, we continue to learn, collaborate, and uphold the best interest of every child. Let us keep moving forward with compassion, knowledge, and a shared purpose.
About KTCAP
“The Kids and Teens Court Awareness Program (KTCAP) is a collaborative initiative designed to empower child and teen victims or witnesses of abuse and exploitation. Its goal is to prepare them for court appearances while easing the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty often associated with legal proceedings. Inspired by the King County Kids’ Court in Seattle and thoughtfully adapted for the Philippine context, KTCAP helps young participants understand the justice system, their role in it, and how to navigate courtroom processes with confidence and clarity.
The Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Foundation (JCMPF), in collaboration with the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA) and Action Against Violence and Exploitation, conducts the Kids and Teens Court Awareness Program (KTCAP).
Every child has the right to be heard. KTCAP is helping make that possible—one empowered child at a time.”