This study focused on understanding a behavioral modification program known as Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) and its impact inside a selected city jail. The participants were all male persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). Semi-structured interviews were conducted to establish a guiding framework to quantitatively assess the rehabilitation program. Integrated with journal data of six PDLs and TCMP observations, extracted themes were: (1) contextual background on the reoffenders' life prior to incarceration; (2) forces shaping criminal behaviour; (3) adverse effects of limited program participation; (4) peer and community relationships in prison; (5) post-release challenges; (6) post-release environment (7) discrimination and social stigma; (8) establishing a peaceful communal living environment; (9) behavioral and cognitive change through TCMP. The themes were utilized as the basis of the variables for quantitative assessment: TCMP engagement, social support, and PDLs’ criminal thinking, and their relationship(s) with each other. The 'Psychological Inventory of Criminal Thinking Styles', 'Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support', and a TCMP engagement test were used to measure the variables. All of the tests were given validated translations to accommodate the local population. TCMP engagement and perceived social support were found to have moderate positive correlation, r(73) = 0.24, p = 0.038. TCMP helped foster better social interactions among PDLs.

Authors:
Aaron Jakob Tulaylay, University of the East-Manila, Philippines
Jemabel Sidayen, University of the East-Manila, Philippines
Alexandra San Pedro, University of the East-Manila, Philippines
Matthew Eclipse, University of the East-Manila, Philippines
Amelia Mair Fantone, University of the East-Manila, Philippines
Hanna Beatrice Reyes, University of the East-Manila, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Mr. Aaron Jakob P. Tulaylay is a registered psychometrician. He is currently studying to apply for his doctorate of medicine program. His general interests are writing, learning languages, and volunteering for different causes.

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