The Second Chance Program (SCP)

“When new horizons take root in Hope and Courage, Futures Transform.”

Fruit of many years of work in youth centers, the Second Chance Program has been developed in Partnership with the Department of Justice and Department of Social Welfare and Development.

The Second Chance Program is a community-based program that has been operating since 2002. It focuses on restoring and equipping youth referred to as Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), and at- risk youth, known as Children-at-risk (CAR) to successfully reintegrate society and be ready for the professional world.

FOR WHOM?

Youth aged 16 to 21 years old

OBJECTIVE

  • Preventing juvenile delinquency and combating recidivism through innovative reintegrative programs.

  • Help youth overcome past traumatic experiences and understand the factors that contributed to enter delinquency.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

  • Preventive Subprogram: In collaboration with Local Governmental Units (LGUs), and schools, ACAY has brought some training programs for youth at risk to prevent delinquency.

  • Rehabilitative Subprogram: In collaboration with Youth Homes or detention centers for minors, ACAY has extended coaching and training to youth in detention for them to be prepared for their reintegration.

  • Reintegrative Subprogram Interventions: the After Care program for youth has taken part in innovating alternatives to the detention or  Diversion Programs for youth to be accompanied in their first reintegrative steps in society.

AFTERCARE
90%
of non recidivism

“I learned how to be a good person, overcame my fear of speaking in front of a large group, and improved my negotiation skills.”
Alumni of Second Chance Program