OVERCROWDING IN JAIL: ITS IMPACT TO REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS

The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of the overcrowded jail facility in rehabilitating the prisoners. Likewise, the study is bent on discovering the problems, the ways, and strategies in managing the overcrowded facility. In this study, the researchers utilized a descriptive method of research to analyze the impact of an overcrowded jail facility in rehabilitation. This method involved the use of self-constructed questionnaire, gathering or collection of data, tallying of the responses of the respondents, analysis, and interpretation of the gathered data through the application of statistical analysis and procedures. The researchers discussed some of the challenges encountered while conducting research. Different approaches and strategies were found helpful to facilitate the research process through the development of communication. The researchers must maintain a positive relationship with the jail officers by informing them of the status of the study as well as any problems encountered. The surveying procedures and approaches have been proven successful to researchers and can serve as guidelines for investigators in establishing and maintaining high rate participation and high-quality data collection planning to conduct research in this challenge research setting. The result shows that most of the respondents are almost new in the service; that the main reason for the overcrowding is the pending of the cases of the inmates.