Saint Ferdinand College

College of Criminology
City of Ilagan, Isabela

EXPANDED TERTIARY EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (ETEEAP)

MODULE IN INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS

(CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION)

Presented in these document are outline of Institutional Correction activities. The outline of course topic references are provided in the learning modules in
the Compilation Three: A Compiled Materials in Correctional Administration as the main reference.

Competencies : The ETEEAP Beneficiary shall be able to:

A. For Introduction to Corrections:
1. Trace the history and evolution of corrections and appreciate the past and present status of handling prisoners
2. Analyze how corrections forms part of the overall criminal justice system
3. Explain the concept of punishment, the purposes, justifications and limits of application

B. For the Administrative Organization and Management of Institutional Corrections:

1. Show mastery of the history of prisons and jails in the Philippines
2. Explain the role of prisons and jails in treating criminal offenders
3. Demonstrate understanding of the classification of prisoners and admission procedures in jail and prisons
4. Explain the admission procedures in jails and prisons
C. As to Forms of Correctional Treatment Programs:
1. Explain the goals of correctional treatment
2. Discuss the forms of correctional treatment programs in jails and prisons
3. Evaluate the relevance of these programs to the individual inmate
4. Decide the type of treatment programs applicable to unusual/special inmates
D. As to Institutional Custody, Security and Control of Inmates, Emergency Plans, Movement and Transfer of Inmates
1. Demonstrate adequate understanding of the principles of custody, security and control of inmates and applications thereof
2. Understand the UN Minimum Standards on the Treatment of Offenders and compare with those in Philippine Jails and prisons

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E. As to Penal Provisions on Correction:
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of all laws relating to the administration and management of penal institutions
2. Compute the Good Conduct Time Allowance
3. Explain the criminal liability of inmates in case of escape or evasion of sentence
4. Discuss administrative offenses as well as criminal liability of jail/prison personnel

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 Institutional Corrections
(Correctional Administration)

MODULE ACTIVITY IN INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS

(CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION)

MODULE ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVE:

This module activity aims to inculcate institutional philosophies both punitive and rehabilitative and the rationale behind it.

PROCEDURE:

I. Read and analyze the facts of the hypothetical scenario below.

Facts of the Scenario:

Prison Half Way to Hell has male inmates of 5,630, 1,530 of which are still waiting for the final verdict. Except for the 228 inmates, all are governed
by the same policies such as working assignments, disciplinary cases, administrative sanctions and regimented rules.

Generally the inmates has to wake up early as 5:00 Am for their regular exercise to start the day, take their meal at 7:00 AM, begin to work in the field at
8:00 AM. The inmates will take their lunch at 12:00 Noon, begin to work again at 1:00 PM. Except for those who have to produce their work quota, the inmates
return to their quarters for sanitary activities at 6:00 PM and to take their supper at 9:00 PM. All are in bed at 10:00 PM ready for the same routine the following
day.

Except for the 228 inmates who are given ordinary or miscellaneous activities, the rest of the inmate are mandated to perform hard labor like digging
wide and deep hall and to fill- in back again the hole. There are those assigned in the industries not on the basis of their skills, required to produce and come out

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 with the assigned quota, thus they have to work beyond the working time. The inmates are not given any compensation for the effort done as they enjoyed free
food, clothing and shelter. At all times, inmates have to observe silence.

Inmates are sanctioned based on the complaint of anyone without any disciplinary trial. They are subjected to corporal punishment, incommunicado or
under bartolina. There are inmates who are sanctioned by inflicting physical pain and unjustly given reduce diet

As part of the regimented rules, inmates are mandated to wear prison uniform with serial number, always in the prescribed wide-side-wall or crew cut
hair cut and to walk in cadence with the other inmates. Inmates have to comply 1st to whatever orders given to them and have no rights or privileges whatsoever.

While the inmates are encouraged to show good behavior they are not however rewarded for such good behavior. The relatives are not allowed to visit
the inmates for whatever reasons.

1. After reading and analyzing the above scenario, answer the following:

A. The Philosophy of an institution is either Punitive or Punishment and Rehabilitative or rehabilitation. What philosophy does Prison Half Way to Hell have
and why?

PHILOSOPHY OF HALF WAY TO HELL REASON/S

PUNITIVE OR PUNISHMENT
REHABILITATIVE OR REHABILITATION

B. List down as many features of Prison Half Way to Hell that exemplify its Punitive and Rehabilitative philosophy

PUNITIVE PHILOSOPHY REHABILITATIVE PHILOSOPHY

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 C. Alphabetically enumerated below are different activities, programs, practices and facilities that are previously and presently applied in some institutions.
Identify by simply checking the column of choice which of these are punitive and rehabilitative

ACTIVITIES PHILOSOPHY
PUNITIVE REHABILITATIVE
1. Academic pass
2. Close confinement
3. Conjugal visit
4. Credit for good conduct
5. Death penalty
6. Diagnosis
7. Diversification
8. Diversion

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9. Education or literacy
10. Employment or work release
11. Enforce silence
12. Escape proof facilities
13. Fair trial
14. Good communication
15. Homeforlough
16. Idleness
17. Library service
18. Loyalty award
19. Mass treatment
20. Monotonous activities
21. Open institution
22. Penitentiaries
23. Probation
24. Recreational program
25. Regimented rule
26. Religious activity
27. Sanitary
28. Severe punishment
29. Stage play
30. Write and receive letters

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 Saint Ferdinand College
College of Criminology
City of Ilagan, Isabela

EXPANDED TERTIARY EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (ETEEAP)

MODULE IN NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS

(CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION)

Presented in these document are outline of Non-Institutional Correction activities. The outline of course topic references are provided in the learning
modules in the Compilation Three: A Compiled Materials in Correctional Administration as the main reference.

Competencies : The ETEEAP Beneficiary shall be able to:

A. For Historical Background of Probation:
1. Trace the history of probation since the beginning of the 19 th century
2. Explain the basic concepts, principles and philosophy of the probation system
3. Discuss the effectiveness of probation as compared with imprisonment
4. Analyze the relationship of Probation with other agencies in the criminal justice system
B. As to Probation Law and Other Forms of Probation in the Philippines:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the provisions of P.D. No. 968 otherwise known as The Adult Probation Law in the Philippines
2. Discuss the requirements for the grant of denial of probation
3. Describe the procedure in the conduct of Post Sentence Investigation (PSI)
4. Analyze the different forms of investigation report and related reports
5. Describe probation investigation and supervision
6. Identify rights and duties of a probationer
7. Explain the [participation of Volunteer Probation Aides
8. Discuss the organizational structure, powers and functions of the Probation and Parole Administration
9. Explain other forms of probation in the Philippines
C. As to Parole Investigation and Supervision:
1. Distinguish parole from probation

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 2. Discuss the historical development of parole
3. Explain the organizational structure, powers and functions and composition of the Board of Pardon and Parole
4. Demonstrate understanding of the conduct of parole selection process and hearing
5. Describe parole supervision
6. Illustrate the coordination of probation, prison and the parole program
7. Understand the application of Indeterminate Sentence Law
D. As to Forms of Executive Clemency:
1. Differentiate and explain the types of executive clemency:
a. Amnesty
b. Pardon
c. Commutation of Sentence
d. Reprieve
e. Pre-Trial Release and Diversion
E. As to the Future of Corrections:
1. Explain the role of Community in Corrections
2. Describe the importance of research in corrections
3. Analyze the effects to correctional policies of new laws relating to women and children, and illegal drug offenders

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 Non-Institutional Corrections
(Correctional Administration)

MODULE ACTIVITY IN NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS

(CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION)

MODULE ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVE:

This module activity aims to inculcate the value of Community Based Treatment Program and the concept of various Executive Clemencies, benefits and
privileges that can be availed by the offenders.

PROCEDURE:

I. Read and analyze the facts of the eleven case situations below.

A. 1st Case Situation:

Rebel Dy together with his other companion were arrested and charged for taking arms against the government. They are all under detention pending
the outcome of their trial.

B. 2nd Case Situation

Har Den committed Murder and was finally convicted to serve the penalty of Reclusion Perpetua or life imprisonment. Despite of having been in
prison for about five years now, he keeps on claiming that he did not intend to kill his victim as everything are just an accident to which the court did not
give weight to his claim

C. 3rd Case Situation

On July 31, 2013, Men Nor, a 16 year old boy whose intelligence is comparable to an adult person was apprehended for having been caught stealing
two cell phones. The case is now in the appropriate government agency for disposition

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D. 4th Case Situation
Kalyab Oso has been in prison for 11 years without any derogatory record. He is serving Reclusion Tempora for committing Homicide

E. 5th Case Situation

Immediately after the declaration of the cessation of earthquake, Eska Po, an escapee from the National Prison due to such calamity voluntarily
surrendered to the penal authorities.

F. 6th Case Situation

Malis Yoso with lewd design took Megan Da to a vacant lot against the will of the latter. However Megan Da was able to escape from the hands of
her captor. The incident was reported to the Police but no Criminal complaint has yet been filed

G. 7th Case Situation

After serving his sentence and released from Prison, Excon Vict wants to file his candidacy in the forthcoming local election.

H. 8th Case Situation

Pard So was sentenced to suffer the penalty of Reclusion perpetua. He had been in prison for 12 years of good behavior and is very receptive of his
treatment program

I. 9th Case Situation

Two days ago, Boy Kumag, a well known responsible husband and peace loving person was convicted of theft with an imprisonment of 4 years

J. 10th Case Situation

The death sentence of Kham Tayan was finally affirmed by the Supreme Court. Moreover he requested the Executive Department to reconsider his
case because he was not fully at fault and even if he is at fault, the penalty impose is too harsh as compared to the act that he had committed

K. 11th Case Situation

Young Man, a 17 year old boy whose intelligence is comparable to an adult person was found incorrigible during the time when he was placed under
diversion program was charged before the regular court.

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1. After reading and analyzing the above eleven (11) Case Situations, answer the following:
A. State or write in the blank column provided below if what benefit/s or privilege/s can be availed by those that are identified in each of the case situation:

CASE SITUATION RECIPIENT/BENEFICIARY BENEFIT/S OR PRIVILEGES TO AVAIL

1st Case Situation Rebel Dy
2nd Case Situation Har Den
3rd Case Situation Men Nor
4th Case Situation Kalyab Oso
5th Case Situation Eska Po
6th Case Situation Malis Yoso
7th Case Situation Excon Vict
8th Case Situation Pard So
9th Case Situation Boy Kumag
10th Case Situation Kham Tayan
11th Case Situation Young Man

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 2. Alphabetically arranged in the left column of Table 1 below are the various benefits or privileges that can be granted to an offender or convict and six (6)
blank columns on the same table are also provided where you could put your answer to the questions asked. On the other hand, Table 2 provides suggested
answer choices for each of the blank column in Table 1.

TABLE 1

Benefit Effect Recipient Granting Authority Time to Grant Power to Supervise Penalty/Offense
Covered
Amnesty
Commutation
Diversion
GCTA
Loyalty Award
Pardon by the
Offended Party
Pardon by the
President
Parole
Probation
Reprieve
Suspension of
sentence

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 TABLE 2

Effect Recipient Granting Authority Time to Grant Power to Supervise Penalty/Offense

Covered
Free the offender Any convict Board of Pardon and After finality of DSWD Any divisible penalty
Parole Judgment
minor stay in the DSWD Any escapee who returns Court After escapee returns to LSWDO Any penalty and any
after the cessation of the the institution offense
calamity
Non Institution of Any offender of private Director of Correction After serving minimum None Death penalty
Criminal Action crime of the sentence
reduction of sentence Minors above 15 below President After showing good Parole and Probation Death penalty or long
18 acting with behavior for such Officer range imprisonment
discernment number of years
serving remaining Minor offenders President with the Before conviction Probation Officer Indivisible penalty
sentence in the concurrence of the
community Congress
Serving sentence in the Political offender Private Offended Party Before filing of the Not more than 6 years
community criminal action imprisonment
stay the sentence Probationer Before institution of Only political offense
criminal action
Before or after the Only private crimes
institution of criminal
action
Upon conviction

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