RECLAIMING COMMUNITIES- EVALUATING THE BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING PROGRAM'S IMPACT ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE ERADICATION IN MALITA, DAVAO OCCIDENTAL
Winchelle Lou Moron Lopez
Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology, The Faculty of the Graduate School, Philippine College of Criminology,Philippines
Abstract
The objective of this study is to discover the great participation of each Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils in successfully implementing the Barangay Drug Clearing Program in their respective areas. This study aims to identify problems, issues, and concerns that hamper or delay the successful implementation of the Barangay Drug-Clearing Program in every barangay. To answer this, the researcher compared responses fromBarangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council functionaries of Malita, Davao Occidental. The study revealed that Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils highly implemented the processes during the implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program from the foundation stage, pivotal stage, and sustainability stage. Furthermore, this study revealed that the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils of Malita, Davao Occidental are Highly Functional in the implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program. Lastly, this study revealed that Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils often face challenges during implementing the barangay drug-clearing program. The implications of this study can be used to promote and encourage the conduct of capacity-building seminars, training, workshops, symposiums, and the like to enhance the capacity of all implementers and conduct refresher activities to remind, update, and reorient implementers of Barangay Drug Clearing Program and that they should work harmoniously and develop camaraderie in developing programs related to demand and supply reduction strategies to achieve the successful outcome of its efforts in the fight against illegal drugs. This study is to review and present other suitable strategies to further improve the implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program and be able to sustain the benefits of being a drug-free/cleared community. Through this research, researchers can conduct more studies on the underlying problems encountered by other communities in the implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program. We learn not from others' mistakes but from others' experiences to develop resilience and be able to address the menace brought by illegal drugs to every community not only in our province here in Davao Occidental but also in other communities in this country.
Keywords: Bdcp-Barangay Drug Clearing Program. Badac-Barangay Anti Drug Abuse Council Substance Abuse and Malita, Davao Occidental
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2024-08-16
Vol | : | 10 |
Issue | : | 8 |
Month | : | August |
Year | : | 2024 |