An Assessment of the Therapeutic Community (TC) Program for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in Manila City Jails

Abstract

The Therapeutic Community (TC) program for People Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in the Manila City Jails is evaluated in this study for its efficacy. The study intends to address the issue of jail overcrowding and how it affects the inmates' access to care, safety, and health. The study uses a mixed-method research approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative techniques, to assess how well the TC program reduces reoffending rates and makes program improvement suggestions. The results underline the need for improved facility administration, better rehabilitation and reentry services, and better sentencing procedures. The study also highlights the lack of statistics on recidivism in the Philippines and the necessity of precise data to support evidence-based policies. The study's findings highlight how well the TC program works to help PDLs develop their own personal growth, change their behavior, and improve their skills. By putting more emphasis on addressing participants' spiritual needs, the program can, however, increase its efficacy. The study comes to the conclusion that the TC program can successfully prevent reoffending and enable successful reintegration into society, thanks to its emphasis on behavioral, psychological, spiritual, and skill-development components.