FOUNDATION
FOR
INNOVATIVE IN-CARE AND AFTERCARE
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Realities of Released Prisoners
1) The stigma of being branded as “Ex-convicts” is not
socially accepted in their respective communities;
2) The community-at-large is hesitant to give “Exconvicts” a second chance.
3) Their attempts to experience a normal life, are
fraught with difficulties because they are shackled by
their criminal records.
4) They need jobs to support themselves and their
families;
5) They are often turned away from job opportunities as
soon as their past convictions are revealed.
Response from Other Countries
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USA: Second Chance Act of 2007, sponsored by Rep.
Danny Davis was signed by the President on April 9,
2008 and became a Law.
Singapore: In 2000, CARE spearheaded an aftercare
program dubbed as the “Yellow Ribbon Project” or
YRP, and was officially launched in October, 2004 by
no less than Singapore President, S.R. Nathan himself.
Other countries such as Fiji, Sri Lanka and Korea,
initiated their similar aftercare programs using the
Singapore Model.
Response from the Philippines
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Except a pending bill entitled:
Former Prisoners’ Employment Act of 2007: An Act
Instituting the Former Prisoners’ Employment Program, and
Appropriating Funds Therefor. (SBN-114 June 30, 2007)
filed by Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., pending at the
Senate Committee level.
What Should
We Do???
Proposed Foundation
The BuCor LOVE Foundation
LOVE stands for:
L
O
V
E
= Livelihood
= Opportunities
= Volunteers
= Ex-Offenders
Proposed Foundation
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Non-stock / Non-profit
The BuCor LOVE Foundation shall be
composed of:
 Volunteer Officials from BuCor
Hierarchy
 Dedicated NBP Inmate-Leaders from
the different camps – Max., Med., Min.,
RDC
 GOs and NGOs
Mission Statement on Inmates
“To inspire and motivate inmates to
reform; to provide and impart work
opportunities and skills training on
income-generating projects for
gainful employment or productive
undertakings, in order to become
responsible and law-abiding
members of the mainstream society
once released from incarceration.”
Mission Statement on the
Community-at-Large
“To advocate for society’s awareness,
compassion and acceptance
towards released prisoners and
their families’ reintegration as part
of the community in the spirit of
reconciliation and understanding.”
Vision Statement
“To achieve community acceptance
in reaching out and giving
second chance, as the way to
restore the dignity of inmates
and released prisoners for them
to become fruitful citizens of the
society.”
Mandate
“To eradicate the stigma of released
prisoners branded who are
branded as
Ex-convicts”
Purposes of the
BuCor
LOVE
FOUNDATION
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To inspire and motivate inmates
while in confinement to reform
and transform through
innovative, complimentary and
augment rehabilitation programs
for them to become responsible
and law abiding members of the
mainstream society once
released from incarceration;
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To provide and impart to inmates
work opportunities and skills
training on income-generating
projects for gainful employment
or productive undertakings upon
release;
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To advocate for society’s
awareness, compassion and
acceptance towards released
prisoners and their families’
reintegration as part of the
community in the spirit of
reconciliation and understanding,
in order to eradicate the stigma of
released prisoners who are
branded as “Ex-convicts”
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To invite partners or cooperators
from the government, nongovernment organizations,
religious volunteer organizations,
civic organizations and private
sectors for implementation and
logistical support among others.
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To ensure that target beneficiaries
of the program upon completion
of their trainings and upon
release, or while still in
confinement, shall have become
productive by way of job
placements or by being engaged
in income-generating activities.
Benefits of the
BuCor
LOVE
FOUNDATION
How would Foundation benefit and involve
the general public?
Philippines can benefit greatly from
the innovative programs in the
transformation of released
prisoners as it will lessen the
burden on taxpayers through
reducing re-offending rates and
will ensure that this country shall
be a safe place to live.
How would Foundation benefit and involve
the general public?
The Foundation shall help to create
links between released prisoners
with their families and the
community as it firmly believes in
engaging the community to help
released prisoners integrate back
into the society through
acceptance and employment.
Rehabilitation can only be truly
effective with the understanding
and support of the community.
What are the benefits to inmates & released
prisoners of the Foundation?
Inmates who pass through the
screening and management
process to be the Foundation’s
beneficiaries will benefit from a
seamless transition between incare and after-care. Coordinators
will oversee this transition and
provide a customized program for
them that best suits their needs
and their families needs.
What are the benefits to inmates & released
prisoners of the Foundation?
Inmates and Released prisoners will
benefit from innovative and
effective rehabilitation initiatives
designed to aid their transition to
become productive member of
the society.
How would the Foundation benefit its partner
– the Bureau of Corrections?
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the innovative courses that shall be developed or
enhanced,
the teachings and training that shall be taught to inmatebeneficiaries,
the employment and livelihood opportunities while in
incarceration,
job placement and income-generating opportunities for
released prisoners,
the advocacy to the community-at-large for
understanding and acceptance, and minimizing, if not to
completely eradicate recidivism. In order words,
transformation!
How would the Foundation benefit its partner
– the Bureau of Corrections?
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The Foundation can source and
provide the necessary funding for
worthy projects initiated by the Bureau
of Corrections in its mandate and
efforts to rehabilitate prisoners in its
commitment of “Keep on reaching
out, give second chance and restoring
the dignity of inmates”.
How would the Foundation benefit its partner
– the Bureau of Corrections?
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The Foundation shall be the
“missing link” needed by the Bureau
of Corrections and the Parole and
Probations authorities in erasing the
stigma of being branded as “Exconvicts”.
BuCor Rehabilitation Programs
BuCor Rehabilitation Programs
Moral and Spiritual Programs
Develops moral uprightness and a God-centered
prison life for total reformation.
Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance
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The Bible Modules (Courses)
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Moral Values Formation
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Family Values Lecture Series
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Good Moral Conduct, Manners and Ethics
Courses
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Theology Courses
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Spiritual Programs
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Inter-faith Religious Practices and Activities
BuCor Rehabilitation Programs
Education and Training Programs
Provides opportunity for qualified inmates to
undergo elementary, high school and college
education. Others are given non-formal
education through vocational courses and skills
enhancements.
Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance
 Basic / Enhanced Literacy Courses
 Basic/Intermediate/Advance Computer Courses
 Electrical & Electronic Technical Courses
 Basic / Automotive / Ship Welding Courses
 And Many Others
BuCor Rehabilitation Programs
Work and Livelihood Programs
Enhances productivity and livelihood skills to make
them economically prepared.
Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance
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Work Ethics Courses
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Shop Planning and Management
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In-house small & medium scale livelihood
programs
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Building Construction
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Administration
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Agriculture / Aquaculture
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And Many Others
BuCor Rehabilitation Programs
Sports and Recreation Programs
Maintains physical fitness through regular sports and
recreation activities.
Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance
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Physical Fitness Programs
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Sports & Team-Building Courses
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Entertainment Programs
(Cultural Shows, Arts & Music, Concerts)
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Cultural Programs
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Sports Tournaments & Activities
BuCor Rehabilitation Programs
Health and Welfare Programs
Promotes healthy lifestyle through proper health
care and dietary requirements.
Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance
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Reflexology
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Shiatsu
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Physical Therapy
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Care-giver Course
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Dietary Programs
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Feeding Programs
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Gamot Pang-Masa (Generic Pharmacy)
BuCor Rehabilitation Programs
Therapeutic Community Programs
For Drug Offenders. A behavioral change that
results to a drug-free prison.
Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance
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Expanded Therapeutic Community Program
for Drug Offenders and for Other Crimes
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TC Coordinators Course
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TC Evaluation and Assessment Course
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TC Morning Meetings / TC Afternoon
Meetings (in accordance to Crime Profile)
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Hierarchal Functions of Participants for TC
activities and programs
Goals of the Foundation
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Appropriate technical, livelihood,
management or entrepreneurial skills
training that would match awaiting job
placement opportunities,
and
Lessons on viable income-generating
projects inclusive of the needed
capital to jump-start their own smallscale enterprise or industry; once they
are reintegrated back to the
mainstream of society.
Key Aims of the Foundation
One of the key aims of the Foundation
is to raise the awareness of the
Philippine Community towards
difficulties faced by Released Prisoners
& their loved ones, during the journey
towards reintegration.
Governmental Organizations (GOs),
Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) and Religious Volunteer
Organizations (RVOs) shall be tapped
to achieve the purposes of the
Foundation.
Governmental Organizations (GOs)
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the Office of the President (OP)
the Department of Justice (DOJ)
the Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP)
the Parole and Probations Administration (PPA)
the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority TESDA
the Department of Education (DEPED)
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
the Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
the Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG)
the Department of Social Welfare & Development
(DSWD)
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
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Various Religious Volunteer Organizations
(RVOs), Church Groups;
the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (PCCI);
the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce
the various Civic-Action Organizations:
:: Rotary Club, Lions Club, Jaycees, and Others
NGOs and Foundations,
both local and international.
Foundation’s Coverage
Eventually, the foundation shall cater to
all the other operating prison and penal
farms of the Bureau of Corrections,
and to the various city, provincial and
municipal jails.
Work on Legislative Measures
That the Foundation shall work
on, or support, or lobby
legislative measures / bills on
the granting of Tax Incentives
to Companies who shall be
employing Released Prisoners.
Yes… Ex-Convicts CAN
SERVE Society with
CONVICTION.
Showcases
That the foundation shall showcase
“Model Inmates”
“Model Ex-Offenders”
As well as “Employers’ Recognitions”
on a yearly basis coinciding with the
annual shareholders’ meeting of the
foundation.
Get Involved
Join Hands to form the Foundation
We need:
your commitment
your time
your pledges
your contributions.
to form our . . .
BuCor LOVE Foundation
Join the BuCor Love Foundation
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Help Us Spread the Message
Support Our Fund-Raising
Activities
Be a Volunteer for Our Activities
and Programs
Employ Our Inmate Beneficiaries
and Released Prisoners
Join Our Committees
The proposed Committees of the
FOUNDATION shall be as follows:
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Membership Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
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Programs and Promotions
Committee
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Recruitment and Placement
Committee
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Special Projects Committee
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Accreditation Committee
Help Inmates & Released Prisoners
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Livelihood and Skills Training
Employment Assistance and
Livelihood Opportunities
Social and Financial Assistance
Counseling and Support Services
Aftercare Services
Maraming Salamat Po
and
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BuCor
LOVE FOUNDATION
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