The Effectiveness of Case Handling Protocol of Child in Conflict with the Law in the Midst of Pandemic in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City

Vol. 3, No. 1A

Abstract

Illegal drugs affect the body's functions and are legally forbidden. This is a worldwide challenge and lifestyle prevalent in developed and developing countries. They change the way of seeing reality, feeling better, or forgetting about problems, and some of them help escape from reality for a while, which can be why people use drugs continuously and depend on them. Among the many things that changed during the COVID-19 pandemic is the lack of access to support services and support for many people who are vulnerable to substance use disorders (SUDs). 

The researchers used the descriptive method to assess the status of illegal drug abuse during the pandemic in North Fairview, Quezon City. The researchers interviewed barangay officials, PNP, and residents of the barangay. The main instruments used to gather information were the questionnaire, unstructured interview, and group discussion.

The study concluded that the use of illegal drugs amidst the pandemic decreased and was controlled at the barangay. Barangay personnel conducted a curfew between 10 pm and 6 am to lessen the crowd and people outside and conducted interventions to support the victims of illegal drugs. The PNP and barangay officials may use the study's findings in implementing and enhancing their ordinance enforcement methods. The researchers recommend that the community cooperate with the barangay officials or members and PNP by following the protocol for their safety and continuously reducing illegal drugs.