FOUNDATION

1. FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATIVE IN-CARE AND AFTERCARE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

3. Realities of Released Prisoners • The stigma of being branded as “Ex-convicts” is not socially accepted in their respective communities; • The community-at-large is hesitant to give “Ex-convicts” a second chance. • Their attempts to experience a normal life, are fraught with difficulties because they are shackled by their criminal records. • They need jobs to support themselves and their families; • They are often turned away from job opportunities as soon as their past convictions are revealed.

4. Response from Other Countries • 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.

5. Response from the Philippines ? ? ? 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???

6. Proposed Foundation The BuCor LOVE Foundation LOVE stands for: L = Livelihood O = Opportunities V = Volunteers E = Ex-Offenders

7. Proposed Foundation • 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

8. 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.”

9. Mission Statement on theCommunity-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.”

10. 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.”

11. Mandate “To eradicate the stigma of released prisoners branded who are branded as Ex-convicts”

12. Purposes of the BuCorLOVEFOUNDATION

13. #1 • 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;

14. #2 • To provide and impart to inmates work opportunities and skills training on income-generating projects for gainful employment or productive undertakings upon release;

15. #3 • 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”

16. #4 • To invite partners or cooperators from the government, non-government organizations, religious volunteer organizations, civic organizations and private sectors for implementation and logistical support among others.

17. #5 • 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.

18. Benefits of the BuCorLOVEFOUNDATION

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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 in-care and after-care. Coordinators will oversee this transition and provide a customized program for them that best suits their needs and their families needs.

22. 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.

23. How would the Foundation benefit its partner – the Bureau of Corrections? • the innovative courses that shall be developed or enhanced, • the teachings and training that shall be taught to inmate-beneficiaries, • 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!

24. How would the Foundation benefit its partner – the Bureau of Corrections? • 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”.

25. How would the Foundation benefit its partner – the Bureau of Corrections? • 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 “Ex-convicts”.

26. BuCor Rehabilitation Programs

27. 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 • The Bible Modules (Courses) • Moral Values Formation • Family Values Lecture Series • Good Moral Conduct, Manners and Ethics Courses • Theology Courses • Spiritual Programs • Inter-faith Religious Practices and Activities

28. 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

29. BuCor Rehabilitation Programs Work and Livelihood Programs Enhances productivity and livelihood skills to make them economically prepared. Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance • Work Ethics Courses • Shop Planning and Management • In-house small & medium scale livelihood programs • Building Construction • Administration • Agriculture / Aquaculture • And Many Others

30. BuCor Rehabilitation Programs Sports and Recreation Programs Maintains physical fitness through regular sports and recreation activities. Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance • Physical Fitness Programs • Sports & Team-Building Courses • Entertainment Programs (Cultural Shows, Arts & Music, Concerts) • Cultural Programs • Sports Tournaments & Activities

31. BuCor Rehabilitation Programs Health and Welfare Programs Promotes healthy lifestyle through proper health care and dietary requirements. Foundation’s Response: Develop or Enhance • Reflexology • Shiatsu • Physical Therapy • Care-giver Course • Dietary Programs • Feeding Programs • Gamot Pang-Masa (Generic Pharmacy)

32. 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 • Expanded Therapeutic Community Program for Drug Offenders and for Other Crimes • TC Coordinators Course • TC Evaluation and Assessment Course • TC Morning Meetings / TC Afternoon Meetings (in accordance to Crime Profile) • Hierarchal Functions of Participants for TC activities and programs

33. Goals of the Foundation • 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 small-scale enterprise or industry; once they are reintegrated back to the mainstream of society.

34. 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.

35. Governmental Organizations (GOs) • 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)

36. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) • 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. Get Involved

41. Join Hands to form the Foundation We need: your commitment your time your pledges your contributions. to form our . . . BuCor LOVE Foundation

42. Join the BuCor Love Foundation • 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

43. Join Our Committees The proposed Committees of the FOUNDATION shall be as follows: • Membership Committee • Ways and Means Committee • Programs and Promotions Committee • Recruitment and Placement Committee • Special Projects Committee • Accreditation Committee

44. Help Inmates & Released Prisoners • Livelihood and Skills Training • Employment Assistance and Livelihood Opportunities • Social and Financial Assistance • Counseling and Support Services • Aftercare Services

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