The Awareness Level of Crimonology Students on Risk and Emergency Preparedness in One Tertiary Education Institution

Abstract

Being prepared for a major disaster is the most effective way to minimize the damage suffered by the affected population. Hence, even academes institutionalize risk and emergency preparedness schemes. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and extent of involvement of 391 fourth-year criminology students on risk and emergency preparedness of one higher education institution in the northern Philippines. It made use of the descriptive-correlational design and employed a structured and validated questionnaire to gather necessary data. The study found out that even if the university meets the requirements of academic institutions on risk and emergency preparedness, the degree of extent of participation and awareness of the respondents in response to risk and emergency seem to be inadequate. This study further recommends the implementation of a more viable scheme to increase the level of awareness among university students.