Program Implemented to Prevent Juvenile Delinquency at Barangay San Bartolome in Quezon City
Vol.3, No.1C
Abstract
This study focused on the effects of a program to prevent juvenile delinquency at Barangay San Bartolome in Quezon City during the year 2021-2022; some Barangay officials were selected using a purposive sampling technique based on the result of the survey study aimed at the juvenile delinquency is a major problem affecting modern day societies, juvenile delinquency is antisocial, criminal or illegal behaviour. These acts have become common among children and adolescents. Recently, many theories have been formulated to explain the reason behind high rates of juvenile delinquency. Additionally, various agencies have developed different intervention programs to reduce this behaviour.
The study adopts a quantitative survey design. Therefore, the design used in the study was survey research designed. The methodology follows the steps of scientific inquiry, including identification of problems, problem identification and delimitation, analysis of the problem, deductions, and implementation of the recommended solutions.
The study found that the performance of Barangay Programs open opportunities for educational assistance is effective. Services, developing new interests and skills to be continued after release is effective. Budget helping youth problems by the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) has been effective. Problems encountered: Lock of Barangay services has moderate serious and Solution and Recommendation, recruit additional personnel, preferably a graduate of accountancy, that will monitor the fund has effective.
The study concluded that the program is willing to be implemented to prevent juvenile delinquency in the majority. The researcher focused on young people aged 12 to 17 who participate in juvenile acts such as bullying, vagrancy, and stealing. This study will not cover the other participants in crime who are not underage. The study revealed that the most commonly agreed respondents are female and wanted to open opportunities for educational assistance and develop new interest skills for the people.
The study recommends that Barangay officials should involve the citizens in promoting programs, additional official requests from the head of local government offices to provide vehicles, and monthly checks of balances or funds of the Barangay to lessen corruption.
