Non Institutional Correction
Non Institutional Correction
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course focuses on Presidential Decree 968, otherwise known as the
“Probation Law of 1976” as Amended, establishing a probation system in the
Philippines, its historical background, philosophy, concepts and operations as a
new correctional system, investigation, selection and condition of probation,
distinction between incarceration, parole, probation and other forms of
executive clemency, total involvement of probation in the administration of the
Criminal Justice System.
This course also treats the study of Act 4103, as amended. Otherwise
known as the “Indeterminate Sentence Law” that created the Board of Pardons
and Parole, system of releasing and recognizance, execution, clemency and
pardon.
WHAT IS CORRECTION?
Custody
Supervision and,
Rehabilitation
It is define as the study of jail or prison management and administration as well as the
rehabilitation and reformation of criminals.
To punish and,
To rehabilitate
INSTITUTIONAL
- That aspect of the correctional enterprise that involves the incarceration and
rehabilitation of adults and juveniles convicted of offenses against the law,
and the confinement of persons suspected of a crime awaiting trial and
adjudication.
NON-INSTITUTIONAL
- That aspect of the correctional enterprise that includes pardon, probation, and
parole activities, correctional administration not directly connectable to
institutions, and miscellaneous (activity) not directly related to institutional
care.
FOUR AGENCIES:
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTION
Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)
Board of Pardons and Parole