Publication Date: 2021/07/25
Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to the determine the impact of Covid-19 health protocols implemented on security in Balaoan District Jail. Specifically, it sought to determine the level of implementation of Covid – 19 health protocols in Balaoan District Jail and the effects of Covid-19 health protocols to the security of PDLs in Balaoan District Jail. This study used a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative research. It consists collecting and analyzing both quantitative (closed-ended) and qualitative (openended) data in determining the impact of Covid-19 health protocols in Balaoan District Jail and its effects to the security of PDLS. Based on the findings, the health protocols set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) were being observed in Balaoan District Jail and Covid-19 affects not only the health but also the mentality of the PDLs. This implies that Covid-19 really has a great impact in the security of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) especially in terms of their health and psychological wellbeing. It is recommended that Balaoan District Jail may innovate the visitation process. Strengthening the Edalaw thru video call, hire additional personnel to supplement the needed number of Jail personnel and restrictions of personnel movement during off duty to prevent possible contact with Covid-19 positive outside.
Keywords: PDL, Health Protocols, Impact, Balaoan District Jai
DOI: No DOI Available
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT21JUL291.pdf
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