CRI 161: Intro.

to Philippine CJS
Module # 18 Teacher’s Guide

Name:____________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: _____________________________________ Date:_______________

Lesson Title: Agencies Involved in Corrections Materials: Ballpen, Paper,

Notebook & SAS
Learning Targets:
Reference:
At the end of the module, students will be able to: https://www.unafei.or.jp/publicat
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1. Identify the government agencies involved in the Philippine
Corrections;
2. Classify the different classification of prisoners; and Textbook:
3. Differentiate prisoners and detainees.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
Introduction (2 mins)
How’s your day! I hope you’re still doing good! Today our topic is quite
interesting since we will be talking about “The Agencies Involved in
Corrections.” Last time we discussed the two approaches of corrections in our
country, as well as the difference between jails and prison. Today our topic will
be the different government agencies involved in corrections such as the BJMP
and the BUCOR, and we will be able to know the different classification of
prisoners. Interesting, isn’t it? Alright, let’s begin and learn!

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Section: ____________ Schedule: _____________________________________ Date:_______________

B. MAIN LESSON

Four Classes of Prisoners

1. Insular or national prisoner – one who is sentenced to a prison term of
three years and one day to death;
2. Provincial prisoner – one who is sentenced to a prison term of six months
and one day to three years;
3. City prisoner – one who is sentenced to a prison term of one day to three
years; and
4. Municipal Prisoner – one who is sentenced to a prison term of one day to
six months.

Three Types of Detainees

1. Those undergoing investigation;
2. Those awaiting or undergoing trial; and
3. Those awaiting final judgment.

Three major government functionaries are involved in the Philippine correctional system, namely:
the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

1. The DOJ supervises the national penitentiaries through the Bureau of Corrections, administers the
parole and probation system through the Parole and Probation Administration, and assists the President
in the grant of executive clemency through the Board of Pardons and Parole.
2. The DILG supervises the provincial, district, city and municipal jails through the provincial governments
and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, respectively.
3. The DSWD supervises the regional rehabilitation centres for youth offenders through the Bureau of
Child and Youth Welfare.

1. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)

BuCor has for its principal task the rehabilitation of national prisoners, or those
sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of more than three years. At
present, BuCor has seven prison facilities for its 26,792 prisoners. It has one
prison institution for women and one vocational training center for juveniles.

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Section: ____________ Schedule: _____________________________________ Date:_______________

2. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

Also known as the Jail Bureau, BJMP, an agency under the DILG, was
created pursuant to Section 60, Republic Act No. 6975, which took effect
on January 2, 1991. It is mandated to direct, supervise and control the
administration and operation of all district, city and municipal jails
nationwide.

3. Bureau of Child and Youth Welfare

Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 603, as amended, was promulgated
to provide for the care and treatment of youth offenders from the
time of apprehension up to the termination of the case. The Bureau
provides intensive treatment for the rehabilitation of youth offenders
on suspended sentence. Under the said law, a youth offender is
defined as a child, minor or youth who is over nine years but under
eighteen years of age at the time of the commission of the offence.

4. Provincial Government
Provincial jails, numbering 104 in all, including sub-provincial
extensions, are under the supervision and control of the provincial
governments.

Skill-Building Activity: This is a self-assessment; you have to answer the question

honestly. After that check your answers against the Answer Key found at the end of this
SAS.

3.1 In this activity, you need to identify the three types of detainees and four classes of
prisoners.

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Section: ____________ Schedule: _____________________________________ Date:_______________

4 Classification of Prisoners 3 Types of Detainees

1. ___________________ 1. ___________________

2. ___________________ 2. ___________________

3. ___________________ 3. ___________________

4. ___________________ 4. ___________________

3.2 Differentiate prisoners and detainees. Limit your answer in to 5 sentences.

Answer:
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Name:____________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: _____________________________________ Date:_______________

Check for Understanding

This is a self-assessment; you have to answer these questions honestly. After

that check your answers against the Answer Key found at the end of this SAS.
Answer the following 10 items Multiple Choice Questions and encircle the letter
of your choice. (10 points)

1. The provincial jails are under the control and supervision of-

A. BJMP
B. Provincial Government
C. BuCor
D. None of the above
2. Refers to one who is sentenced to a prison term of one day to three years

a. Insular prisoner c. Municipal prisoner

b. National prisoner d. City prisoner
3. Refers to one who is sentenced to a prison term of three years and one day to death

a. Prisoner c. Municipal prisoner

b. National prisoner d. City prisoner
4. The following are examples of jails under the BJMP EXCEPT:

a. Provincial Jail c. Municipal Jail

b. City Jail d. District Jail
5. The ___________ supervises the provincial, district, city and municipal jails through the provincial
governments and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology,
a. Provincial Government c. DOJ
b. NBP d. DILG

6. This provides an intensive treatment for the rehabilitation of youth offenders on suspended sentence.
a. DOJ
b. DILG
c. Bureau of Child and Youth Welfare
d. All of the above
7. There are __________ facilities in the Philippines that the BuCor supervises.
a. 6 c. 7
b. 5 d. 3

8. The Bureau of Corrections is attached under the department of-

a. DILG b. DOJ

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c. Povincial Government d. Old Bilibid Prison

9. The _____________supervises the regional rehabilitation centers for youth offenders through the
Bureau of Child and Youth Welfare.
a. DOJ
b. DILG
c. Bureau of Child and Youth Welfare
d. None of the above
10. The Provincial Government that controls and supervises provincial jails is attached under the
department of-

a. DOJ
b. DILG
c. Bureau of Child and Youth Welfare
d. All of the above
C.LESSON WRAP-UP

1. Q1. What are the agencies involved in non-institutional correction?

Answer: The PPA and the Board of Pardons and Parole are the agencies involved in the non-
institutional treatment of offenders. Probation is the status of an accused who, after conviction and
sentence, is released subject to conditions imposed by the court and to the supervision of a
probation officer.
2. Q2. What is the mission of the BuCor?
Answer: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is mandated to accomplish its twin objectives
of effective safekeeping and rehabilitation of national prisoners.

Thinking About Learning

Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session
number you just completed today and that is Day 18 under P3.

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Module # 18 Teacher’s Guide

Name:____________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: _____________________________________ Date:_______________

Answer Key:
Suggested Answer on Skill-Building Activity 3.1

Four Classes of Prisoners

1. Insular or national prisoner;
2. Provincial prisoner;
3. City prisoner; and
4. Municipal Prisoner.

Three Types of Detainees

1. Those undergoing investigation;
2. Those awaiting or undergoing trial; and
3. Those awaiting final judgment.

Suggested Answer on Skill-Building Activity 3.2

Question: Differentiate prisoners and detainees.

Prisoners refers to a person who committed of a crime with an imposable penalty of more than 3 years
and convicted by final judgment. Prisoners are confined inside a prison. Detainee refers to a person who
allegedly committed of a crime and his case is still under investigation, awaiting final judgment, and
awaiting trial. Usually, confined inside the jails or any temporary confinement.

Suggested Answer on Check for Understanding

1. B 6. C
2. D 7. C
3. B 8. B
4. A 9. D
5. D 10. B

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