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Impact Study of the “Hope Behind Bars” in Bataan District Jail: Transforming the Lives of Persons Deprived of Liberty

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Eddie Castro , Bernadeth Gabor
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 39 (3), 276-293, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.390302, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

The study evaluated the impact of the “HOPE Behind Bars” project initiated by Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) at Bataan District Jail, which aimed to transform the lives of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PsDL) through education and vocational training. The HBB, established in 2010, directly supported BPSU’s mission to empower marginalized communities by offering skills training, personal development workshops, and vocational education. The research highlighted how the project addressed critical challenges such as low morale, self-esteem issues, and lacking livelihood opportunities among PsDL. Despite the success of these programs, research gaps were identified regarding their long-term effects on recidivism and personal development. This mixed-methods research included quantitative and qualitative approaches to comprehensively evaluate the project’s effectiveness. The findings emphasized the importance of educational programs in reducing recidivism, enhancing employment prospects, and promoting successful reintegration into society. Furthermore, the study underscored the need for expanding vocational training programs and fostering partnerships between correctional facilities and educational institutions to enhance the quality and accessibility of educational resources for PsDL. By exploring the impact of the “HOPE Behind Bars” project, this research advocated for developing more effective extension programs and policies that supported social justice and community empowerment.

Keywords rehabilitation community engagement recidivism vocational training educational programs
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This paper Bataan Peninsula State University — Philippines Bataan Peninsula State … 2 authors Eddie Castro — corresponding author EC Eddie Castro ✉ Bernadeth Gabor BG Bernadeth Gabor

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Bibliographic Information

Eddie Castro, Bernadeth Gabor, (2025). Impact Study of the “Hope Behind Bars” in Bataan District Jail: Transforming the Lives of Persons Deprived of Liberty, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 39(3): 276-293
Bibtex Citation
@article{eddie_castro2025pemj,
author = {Eddie Castro and Bernadeth Gabor},
title = {Impact Study of the “Hope Behind Bars” in Bataan District Jail: Transforming the Lives of Persons Deprived of Liberty},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {39},
number = {3},
pages = {276-293},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.390302},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/5415}
}
APA Citation
Castro, E., Gabor, B., (2025). Impact Study of the “Hope Behind Bars” in Bataan District Jail: Transforming the Lives of Persons Deprived of Liberty. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 39(3), 276-293. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.390302

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