2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 16
Available Online: 24 June 2026
Author/s:
Aranda, Elaine Marie D.*
De La Salle University, Philippines (christopher.villanueva@dlsu.edu.ph)
Villanueva, Christopher E.
De La Salle University, Philippines (elaine.aranda@dlsu.edu.ph)
Austria, Amir A.
De La Salle University, Philippines (amir.austria@dlsu.edu.ph)
Reyes, Mark Christian P.
De La Salle University, Philippines (mark.christian.reyes@dlsu.edu.ph)
Abstract:
This program development report presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of a 2-day webinar-workshop titled Enhancing Interview Competencies for Pre- and Post-Release Reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), conducted for Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) program officers in the Philippines. This report integrates findings from a pre-workshop needs assessment (n = 33), the evidence-based program design, and post-workshop evaluation data (n = 20). The needs assessment revealed high self-rated competency in empathy, rapport-building, and open-ended questioning (M = 4.44–4.68 on a 5-point scale), alongside identified gaps in emotional regulation, advanced probing, handling resistance, structured interview flow, and trauma-informed communication. In response, the program was designed around seven core learning outcomes aligned with the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model (Andrews & Bonta, 2017), motivational interviewing (Magill et al., 2018), and trauma-informed practice (Miller & Najavits, 2017). Post-workshop evaluation data indicated a mean satisfaction rating of 4.32 out of 5.00 across all program dimensions, with the highest ratings for facilitator knowledge and topic relevance. Qualitative feedback highlighted motivational interviewing, hands-on role-play scenarios, and structured interview flow as the most impactful learning elements. Findings support the value of needs-driven, evidence-based training in correctional settings and underscore the need for continued face-to-face, skills-based professional development for reintegration officers. Statistical analyses appropriate for a single-group pre-post design are recommended for future evaluations. Implications for program enhancement and policy are discussed.
Keywords: interviewing skills, reintegration, Bureau of Corrections, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed practice, persons deprived of liberty, program development, correctional rehabilitation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26869
Cite this article:
Aranda, E. M. D., Villanueva, C. E., Austria, A. A., & Reyes, M. C. P. (2026). Social engagement program development report: A 2-day webinar-workshop for Bureau of Corrections Officers on enhancing interview competencies for pre- and post-release reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(16), 103-116. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26869
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