Effectiveness of the Comprehensive Juvenile Alternative Programs in Hermosa, Bataan towards a Crime-Free Community

Abstract

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of Comprehensive Juvenile Alternative Programs in Hermosa, Bataan to achieve a crime-free community as perceived by the PNP, DSWD, LGU, NGO, secondary school teachers and the parents of CICL. The questionnaires were divided into four (4) parts: demographic profile of the respondents; programs of CJAP in terms of intervention, diversion, rehabilitation and re-integration; problems encountered in implementing the said programs and the last part is the significant difference between the levels of assessment of the respondents on CJAP according to their work affiliation. Based on the results gathered, the following findings are thereby presented: The most effective programs of CJAP are : intervention -Livelihood Services and Ronda Barangay; Diversion –Organize quality recreation and sports activities such as Palarong Bayan and Barangay League; Rehabilitation –Provides scholarship program/free secondary education and Education and Organization of out-of-school youths through Alternative Learning School (ALS); and Re-integration –Involvement in Linggo ng Kabataan. The problem encountered were: Intervention –Lack of cooperation from the parents of CICL and CAR; Diversion –Insufficient funding; Rehabilitation –Lack of qualified personnel and proper facilities; and Re-integration –Social stigma such as shame, dishonor, and disgrace. There is no significant difference on the assessment of the respondents on CJAP when they are grouped according to work affiliation. The government should strictly implement CJAP and provide appropriate funds, proper facilities and professional personnel to rehabilitate and re-integrate the CICL in the society.