Assessment of Katatagan Kalusugan Damayan SA Komunidad (KKDK) Program for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) with Drug Related Cases: Basis for Program Enhancement

This study investigated the efficacy of Katatagan Kalusugan Damayan sa Komunidad (KKDK) program given to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) with drug-related cases in provincial jails. Guided by Cognitive Behavioral Theory, the study focused on determining the program’s influence on PDL’s psychological well-being, behavioral change, and reintegration preparation. Likewise, this study identified the strengths and gaps that may help correctional administrators and rehabilitation practitioners improve evidence-based rehabilitation programs. This study utilized the descriptive evaluative research design using quantitative approach in gathering and analyzing data from PDL beneficiaries of the KKDK program. Structured questionnaires were given to the respondents. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, and t-test were employed to interpret findings. Results revealed that KKDK program is beneficial in promoting rehabilitation, behavioral improvement, emotional stability and reintegration preparedness. Although the study showed no significant differences between selected demographic variables such as age, sex, civil status, educational attainment and length of stay in jail, there is significant differences in terms of length of participation in KKDK program indicating that sustained involvement in this rehabilitation activities contribute to positive behavioral transformation. In conclusion, KKDK program is a beneficial rehabilitation intervention that contributes to reducing relapse and recidivism among PDL with drug-related cases through counseling, behavioral interventions, spiritual development, and emotional support. The study recommends strengthening the implementation of the program through continuous training of facilitators, expansion of livelihood and aftercare services, stronger coordination with stakeholders, regular program evaluation, and further studies on rehabilitation interventions in correctional institutions.

Persons Deprived of Liberty, KKDK Program, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Change

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