Managing Female Deprived of Liberty: Challenges Encountered by Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Personnel

This study addressed the challenges faced by Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) personnel in handling female Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL). The study's goal was to identify and address the specific issues that Bureau of Jail Management and Penology workers encountered, with an emphasis on psychological, emotional, and operational factors. The study used a descriptive research approach, with in-person surveys and structured questionnaires sent to 78 Bureau of Jail Management and Penology personnel at the Lucena City District Jail. The data was analyzed using percentages, frequency distributions, and weighted means. The results highlighted major problems, including gender-sensitive issues, mental stress, and a lack of specialized training for handling female Person Deprived of Liberty. Personnel used coping techniques such as recreational activities, support programs, and professional growth. The study also examined the effects of these challenges on personnel morale, job satisfaction, and personal lives. The findings demonstrated the importance of focused interventions such as specialized training, gender-responsive programs, and increased mental health care. The development of teaching tools such as brochures was suggested to increase community understanding and support for the needs of both the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology personnel and female Person Deprived of Liberty. These policies sought to improve the rehabilitation and reintegration of female Person Deprived of Liberty while also providing a humane and efficient corrections system. This study helped to understand the complexity of managing female Person Deprived of Liberty and urged for solutions that addressed structural issues in correctional facilities. Future research should broaden the scope to include more regions and assess the long-term efficacy of recommended solutions.