Last August 26 an Exploratory Meeting on Parole and Probation Concerns was organized by PRESO, Inc.
We had observed a significant number of sentenced PDL who had requested assistance through our Community Bail Bond Program with their withdraw of application for probation. Since our CBB program focuses on PDL with ongoing cases, we saw an opportunity to fill this gap by establishing linkages between other like-minded NGOs, the BJMP jails and the Parole and Probation administration (PPA).
The Exploratory Meeting proved to be an enlightening session where all stakeholders became more aware of the challenges and issues being faced by each organization. We were able to introduce representatives from Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment
through Alternative Legal Services (IDEALS, Inc.) to the BJMP Manila ang Quezon City Jails and the PPA with the hope that they can address the concerns of sentenced PDL.
We look forward to engaging other stakeholders in addressing other issues plaguing our criminal justice system.
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