Implementation of Inmates' Welfare and Development Program in Eastern Samar Provincial Jails

Apolinario John A. Bocar, Vickie Myril G, Yadao, Romulo C. Baquilod, Luzlyn A. Cafe, Rey B. Gesite

Abstract: The study aimed to determine the extent of implementation of the Inmates' Welfare and Development Program in Eastern Samar Provincial Jails. The study was conducted among 465 inmates. The researchers modified a questionnaire which embodied two (2) parts. Part I solicited the profile of the respondents in terms of age, sex and educational attainment. Part II elicited the level of implementation of Inmates' Welfare and Development Program in the jails in the province of Eastern Samar as perceived by the inmates. The descriptive study survey method was used. All data were tallied, analyzed and interpreted using frequency counts, percentage and weighted mean. Tally sheets were used in order to obtain the overall result. Based on the results of the study, the basic needs, educational needs, health needs and livelihood programs, sports and recreation services, visitation rights and paralegal services program of the government for the inmates were satisfactorily implemented by the jail administrators in the jails of the province of Eastern Samar.

Keywords: inmates welfare, development, implementation, jails