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According to Presidential Decree No. 968, what is the major goal of the government?
According to Presidential Decree No. 968, what is the major goal of the government?
What is the title of Presidential Decree No. 968?
What is the title of Presidential Decree No. 968?
Why is there a need for a probation system, according to the text?
Why is there a need for a probation system, according to the text?
What does the Probation Law of 1976 aim to provide as an alternative to imprisonment?
What does the Probation Law of 1976 aim to provide as an alternative to imprisonment?
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Who issued Presidential Decree No. 968?
Who issued Presidential Decree No. 968?
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Presidential Decree No. 968
- Title of the decree is "The Probation Law of 1976."
- Major goal of the government is to promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society.
Need for a Probation System
- Addresses overcrowding in correctional facilities.
- Provides a more rehabilitative approach to sentencing.
- Recognizes the need for alternatives to imprisonment to support rehabilitation.
Aims of the Probation Law of 1976
- Offers alternatives to imprisonment for certain offenders.
- Focuses on community-based rehabilitation to reduce recidivism.
- Encourages supervision and support rather than punitive measures.
Issuer of the Decree
- Presidential Decree No. 968 was issued by the President of the Philippines.
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Quiz: Understanding Presidential Decree No. 968 and the Probation System Test your knowledge about Presidential Decree No. 968, issued on July 24, 1976, which established a probation system in the Philippines. This quiz will cover the objectives, provisions, and funding aspects of the decree, highlighting its significance in promoting the reformation of offenders and reducing recidivism.
