The Impact of the Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) on Re-Offender Rate Among Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in Lucena City District Jail Female Dormitory, Quezon Province
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Therapeutic Community Modality Program, Behavioral Rehabilitation, Re-offender Rate, Female Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), Reintegration Framework, Lucena City District JailAbstract
This study evaluated the impact of the Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) on post-release behavior and recidivism among female Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in the Lucena City District Jail Female Dormitory, Quezon Province. It specifically examined the program’s influence on behavioral rehabilitation during incarceration—covering personal behavior, attitudes, and decision-making—and tracked post-release outcomes. Using purposive sampling, the study involved 40 former female PDLs (20 TCMP completers and 20 non-completers) released between 2022 and 2024. Participants’ post-release status was monitored for 12 months after discharge. Data were gathered through a researcher-made questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and chi-square tests, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings showed that TCMP completers demonstrated marked improvements in self-control, emotional regulation, and decision-making discipline. The re-offender rate among completers (10%) was notably lower than among non-completers (30%), representing a 66.7% reduction in recidivism associated with program completion. The study also introduced the Therapeutic Community Modality Program–Based Reintegration Support Framework (TRSF), emphasizing four interrelated domains—Behavioral Continuity, Relational Support, Socioeconomic Empowerment, and Community Linkages—as foundations for sustained rehabilitation. Overall, the results affirm that the TCMP contributes significantly to behavioral transformation and reduced re-offending among female PDLs. The study recommends the program’s continued expansion, institutionalized post-release monitoring, and stronger interagency collaboration among the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), local government units, and community organizations to enhance long-term reintegration outcomes.
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