The JJWC shall: 

1. Oversee and drive the implementation of the Act and these Rules; 
2. Coordinate the implementation of the juvenile intervention programs and activities by national government agencies and other partner agencies, which support and promote the success of the entire national juvenile intervention program. All programs relating to juvenile justice and welfare shall be adopted in consultation with the member agencies of the JJWC; and 
3. Consult with the various leagues of local government officials in the recommendation, formulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the prevention of juvenile delinquency, the promotion of juvenile justice and welfare, and the institutionalization of the principles of restorative justice. 

The JJWC shall also perform such other functions, as may be necessary, beneficial and desirable to implement the provisions of the Act, as amended. 

The JJWC shall regularly conduct meetings and submit an Annual Report to the President and to Congress on the implementation of the Act. The Annual Report shall reflect the salient accomplishments in the implementation of the law and shall include, among others: 

1. Identification of the strengths, weaknesses, gaps and opportunities in the implementation of the Act; 
2. Pertinent data and statistics on CICLs, CAR, inventory of interventions provided, trends and other similar information; 
3. Evaluation of the policies and programs implemented by the national government agencies, local government units and partner NGOs, in relation to their duties and responsibilities under the Act; 
4. Recommendations on how to improve the implementation of the Act, and the administration of the juvenile justice and welfare system; and 
5. Such other information as may be required. 
   

The JJWC shall prescribe a common Reporting Form for all the member agencies under RULE 9, to facilitate the collection of data and the preparation of the Annual Report. 

The JJWC shall advise the President on all matters and policies relating to juvenile justice and welfare. It shall bring to the attention of the President the gaps in existing policies or other policy measures that should be addressed. Whenever appropriate, the JJWC shall recommend to Congress the appropriate remedial legislation in regard to juvenile justice and welfare administration, juvenile intervention, delinquency prevention, and the mainstreaming and institutionalization of the principles of restorative justice. 

The JJWC shall periodically develop, update and enhance a three to five-year Comprehensive National Juvenile Intervention Program, as provided in RULE 22 herein. It shall formulate and recommend policies and strategies, in consultation with children and other stakeholders for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and the administration of restorative justice, as well as for the treatment and rehabilitation of the children in conflict with the law. 

The JJWC shall also set the criteria that LGUs must meet in establishing their respective community-based programs for the rehabilitation and reintegration of children in conflict with the law and such appropriate interventions for children-at-risk. 

The JJWC shall collect relevant information and conduct continuing research and support evaluations and studies, on all matters relating to juvenile justice and welfare, such as, but not limited to the: 

1. Performance, effective performance metrics and results achieved by juvenile intervention programs and by activities of the local government units and other government agencies; 
2. Periodic trends, problems and causes of juvenile delinquency and crimes; and 
3. Particular needs of children-at-risk and children in conflict with the law who are in custody. 

The JJWC shall set up a mechanism to ensure that children are engaged and involved in research and policy development. 

A data banking system for all data needed in the evaluation and improvement of the administration of juvenile justice and welfare system shall be developed and maintained by the JJWC. 

The data gathered shall be used by the JJWC in the improvement of the administration of juvenile justice and welfare system.

The JJWC, through its member agencies, shall conduct regular inspections of jails, detention centers, youth homes that house or hold CICL, child-caring institutions and all other institutions that provide temporary care including, but not limited to “Bahay Pag-asa” and youth rehabilitation facilities. It shall also undertake spot inspections, on its own initiative, in order to check compliance with the standards provided in the Act and the Rules, and to make the necessary recommendations and initiate proper actions, in coordination with, and through, the appropriate agencies. 

The JJWC, through its member agencies, shall, pursuant to Section 10 of the Act, assist other government agencies in: 

1. Reviewing and enhancing existing policies or regulations in order to harmonize them with the provisions of the Act and the Rules; and 
2. Formulating and implementing their respective policies, programs and procedures, which comply and are consistent with the standards set in the Act and the Rules. 

The JJWC shall also initiate and coordinate the conduct of trainings for the officials and personnel of the agencies that are involved in the administration of the juvenile justice and welfare system. 

To ensure the realization of its mandate and the proper discharge of its duties and functions, the JJWC shall coordinate with the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA), and request cooperation through the submission of periodic reports on information related to CICL cases being handled by the Courts. The Philippine Judicial Academy (PhilJA) may, upon invitation, send resource persons during the consultations, meetings and other related activities. 

The JJWC, through the NGO members of the Council, shall coordinate with other NGOs working with CARs and CICLs for the proper implementation and the achievement of the objectives of the Act and these Rules.

The JJWC, in coordination with its member and coordinating agencies, and other government instrumentalities, shall establish a centralized information management system on CICL and CAR. The system shall include information on the children who undergo intervention, diversion and rehabilitation programs and after-care support services. 

Any information identifying the CICL shall not be shared or transferred, unless the identifying information is necessary for referral or for purposes of enabling the child to avail of the services or assistance and the appropriate consent is given.