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Rehabilitation Programs
GCTA, Education, Livelihood, Therapeutic Community & Reintegration
In This Lesson
GCTA (Good Conduct Time Allowance)
Under Republic Act No. 10592, inmates who demonstrate good behavior may have their sentences reduced through Good Conduct Time Allowance.
| Basis | Time Credit per Month |
|---|---|
| Good Conduct | 5 days per month of good behavior |
| Study | Additional time for participation in education |
| Work | Additional time for work activities |
| Loyalty | Additional time for faithful service to jail |
Eligibility Requirements
- * Sentenced prisoner (convicted)
- * Good behavior record
- * Active participation in programs
- * No disciplinary infractions
Disqualifications
- * Recidivists
- * Habitual delinquents
- * Those with escape record
- * Heinous crime convicts (special rules)
Education Programs
Alternative Learning System (ALS)
- * Non-formal education program by DepEd
- * Basic literacy and numeracy
- * Elementary and secondary education equivalent
- * Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) testing
Values Formation
- * Moral recovery program
- * Religious activities and services
- * Character development seminars
- * Spiritual counseling
Skills Training
- * TESDA-accredited courses
- * Computer literacy
- * Vocational training
- * Certificate of Competency upon completion
Livelihood Training
Agriculture
- * Vegetable gardening
- * Poultry raising
- * Swine production
- * Aquaculture
Manufacturing
- * Furniture making
- * Handicrafts
- * Tailoring/sewing
- * Food processing
Services
- * Barbering/hairdressing
- * Massage therapy
- * Auto repair
- * Electrical work
Benefits of Livelihood Programs
- Inmates earn income for themselves and families
- Develops marketable skills for reintegration
- Reduces idleness and promotes discipline
- Products can be sold to support jail operations
- Builds self-esteem and sense of purpose
Therapeutic Community (TC)
The Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) is a structured rehabilitation approach using community as method, creating a drug-free environment for behavioral change.
TC Philosophy
- * Right living through self-help
- * Community as the change agent
- * Peer support and accountability
- * "Each one, teach one" principle
TC Structure
- * Hierarchy of residents
- * Assigned responsibilities
- * Group activities and meetings
- * Encounter groups
TC Phases
1
Orientation Phase
Introduction to TC rules, expectations, and community
2
Primary Phase
Intensive treatment, self-examination, behavior change
3
Re-entry Phase
Preparation for release, life skills, community reintegration
Reintegration Programs
Pre-Release Orientation
- * Counseling on life after release
- * Job hunting and interview skills
- * Financial management basics
- * Legal rights and obligations
Family Reunification
- * Family counseling sessions
- * Coordinated visitation programs
- * Family bonding activities
- * Addressing family concerns
Community Linkages
- * Coordination with LGUs
- * NGO partnerships for aftercare
- * Employment referrals
- * Support group connections
Other Programs
Health Programs
- * Medical and dental services
- * HIV/AIDS awareness
- * Tuberculosis control
- * Mental health services
- * Drug rehabilitation
Sports & Recreation
- * Basketball, volleyball leagues
- * Exercise programs
- * Cultural activities
- * Talent shows and contests
- * Library services
Legal Assistance
- * PAO legal aid
- * Case status monitoring
- * Legal rights orientation
- * Paralegal training
Special Programs
- * Programs for women inmates
- * Elderly care programs
- * PWD assistance
- * Foreign national coordination
Key Takeaways
- ✓GCTA (RA 10592) allows sentence reduction for good behavior and program participation
- ✓ALS provides non-formal education equivalent to elementary and secondary education
- ✓Therapeutic Community uses peer support and community as methods for rehabilitation
- ✓Livelihood programs develop marketable skills for successful reintegration
- ✓Reintegration starts before release through pre-release orientation and family reunification