Have you heard about the DSWD‘s Yakap Bayan Program? This is a program that is focused on the welfare and rehabilitation of those recovering from substance abuse, along with their families, and within their respective communities.
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It aims to provide holistic care and support services such as rehab, counseling, skills training, job placement and livelihood assistance. It also aims to strengthen family ties with the help of partner agencies across the country who share the same vision as DSWD in empowering individuals and families.
What is DSWD Yakap Bayan?
According to the Dangerous Drugs Board’s 2012 National Survey on the Nature and Extent of Drug Abuse, an estimated 1.3 million Filipinos are now abusing drugs, with another 4.8 million having tried them. Drug misuse and the illegal drug trade are viewed as severe barriers to national development due to the harm they cause to people’s bodies, brains, communities, and economy.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte vowed to combat the drug problem, which he claimed was ruining Filipino families and the future of the country’s youth. He seeks a more peaceful, equitable, and prosperous society for the state, and 2016 marked the start of a large national campaign to combat illegal drugs.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) created the Yakap Bayan Framework of Intervention in 2017 as a cycle recovery and reintegration structure for delivering strategic and cohesive services to recovering drug users, their communities, and their families. These individuals are referred to as “RPWUDs.” The following is a collection of its specific objectives:
1) meeting RPWUDs’ medical, psychosocial, economic, and spiritual needs through a combination of widely available resources from civil society organizations (CSOs), national government agencies (NGAs), and faith-based organizations (FBOs); and 2) ensuring RPWUDs’ access to medical care and mental health services.
2) incorporating native culture into service delivery to RPWUDs; and
3) Making it possible for local government units (LGUs) to coordinate community programs such as disaster relief.
Program Benefits
The goal of the Yakap Bayan Program is to enhance the RPWUDs’ quality of life and level of participation in the community. In particular, it aims to:
- Properly reintegrate individuals who have been wrongfully convicted of violent or sexual actions back into their communities, there needs to be a system in place that is both comprehensive and effective.
- Improve the ability of RPWUDs to deal with day-to-day obstacles after they return home;
- Improve the understanding, outlook, and ability of family members to assist RPWUDs on their journey to recovery;
- Contribute to the creation of conditions that allow RPWUDs to effectively reenter society after serving their sentence.
Who are its beneficiaries?
Participants in the YBP (SOGIE) can be former drug users (PWUDs) of any age, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression as long as they have finished primary treatment .
In accordance with DDB Regulation No. 6 and 7 series of 2019, participants in the program may include CWUDs (children who use drugs), clients who voluntarily or compulsively admitted themselves, clients who surrendered themselves, clients who negotiated plea deals, and/or clients who the court ordered.
How can I apply for it?
The Yakap Bayan After Care Program is available to those who are interested in learning more about it. To join the program, they can take the following steps:
Step 1: Go to the nearest DSWD Field Office, wherein they will undergo an interview and submit an application form.
Step 2: Once accepted into the program, participants will undergo various activities, such as counseling sessions and life skills training. The duration of their stay may range from three (3) to nine (9) months.
Throughout the program, social workers will monitor the development of the participants. They will also handle any concerns that they may have. After they’re done with the program, the participants will be provided with additional support services, such as referrals and reunion programs.
Video: STB Process Documentation on Yakap Bayan Program
This video explains the Yakap Bayan Program’s procedure and how it works. It also shows the people who are involved in its implementation.
The video shows the project that President Duterte initiated regarding the campaign against drugs. It was done in collaboration with various government agencies, such as the Department of Health, the PNP, and the DILG. The Yakap Bayan was also able to help the local residents affected by the problem with illegal substances.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Kind Of Support Does Yakap Bayan Offer?
This program provides various services to its participants, such as psychosocial treatments, vocational training and spiritual formation. It also has connections with other non-government organizations and government agencies.
2. Who Is Eligible For The Program?
Individuals who have successfully completed a drug recovery program are eligible to apply.
3. How Long Does The Program Last?
Each of the curriculum’s four phases lasts three months.
Individuals are subjected to psychological and medical interventions, including screens and needs assessments, during the initial phase.
The second phase includes vocational training and job opportunities.
The third phase focuses on building coping skills and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports and recreation. The final and fourth phases include continuing monitoring and support services such as family therapy and peer mentoring.
The program also offers skill-building workshops for family members to help them better understand the rehabilitation process and how they may aid their loved one along the way.
In general, and in the vast majority of cases, participants get assistance from Yakap Bayan for at least a year before gradually transitioning to self-sufficiency.
4. Where Can I Enroll in the Yakap Bayan Program?
DSWD Field Offices and accredited rehabilitation centers can be visited by interested individuals. This will allow them to start their recovery journey with Yakap Bayan.
Final Thoughts
DSWD Field Offices and accredited rehabilitation centers can be visited by interested individuals. This will allow them to start their recovery journey with Yakap Bayan.
This program is designed to help individuals overcome their substance abuse issues by providing them with medical treatment and other support services such as education and spiritual support. In addition to helping individuals get clean, the program also focuses on helping them resolve their underlying problems.
This program aims to help individuals who have suffered from substance abuse regain control over their lives. It also provides them with the necessary tools to improve their lives.
