Where Chains No Longer Bind: A Narrative Study of the Emotional Experiences of Children in Conflict with the Law
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https://doi.org/10.69569/jip.2025.154Keywords:
Children in conflict with the law (CICL), Emotional experiences, Narrative research, Shelter experiences.Abstract
This explored the emotional experiences of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), focusing on their past and present emotional states and their anticipations for life after leaving the shelter. The study utilized a qualitative narrative research design, conducting semi-structured interviews among three (3) CICLs at the Marcellin Foundation Center in General Santos City. The findings revealed a range of emotional experiences among the CICL. Before staying in the shelter, their experiences included moments of emotional distress and satisfaction. During their time in the shelter, they faced emotional discomfort in adapting to a new environment, a longing for familial connection, satisfaction with their living conditions, and signs of emotional maturity. Finally, the CICL expressed intrinsic motivations and anticipated personal growth. These findings provide important insights and indicate a need for better support systems, such as strengthening counseling services and rehabilitation programs, to help understand and deal with the challenges children face in conflict with the law.
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