Acceptance of the community towards the ex-convicts in selected Barangays of the municipality Magsaysay Davao del Sur / by Cristine B. Bismanos, John Mier S. Puda and Roaldo D. Culanag.

This study was conducted to determine the level of acceptance of the community towards ex-convicts in the selected barangays of Municipality of Magsaysay Davao del Sur. The researchers aim to determine the significant difference in the level of acceptance of the community towards ex-convicts when respondents were analyzed. The study was conducted using descriptive correlation method. The researchers administered the questionnaire to the chosen respondents with 100 participants. The study resulted data and findings determine the level of acceptance of the respondents towards ex-convicts is high. The significant difference in the level of acceptance of the community towards ex-convicts when analyzed by profile was tested 0.011 level of significance. Thus the decision of null hypothesis is significant which means that there was a significant relationship. Based on the findings and conclusions, we would recommend that the ex-convicts should be treated fair and just for them to compete with the mainstream. Thus, they should have a place in the world of employment in order to earn and sustain support to his/her family. In order to ensure success of the ex-convicts re-entry into society, the family should provide a strong support system for them to achieve better social relationships. It is of prime importance that ex-convicts spirituality should be nurtured. Thus, it is recommended that they should be involved in spiritual activities like bible sharing, prayer meetings or household fellowships. In this manner, they could be able to share personal experiences and enhance self-esteem and thus, improve their feelings of involvement towards others and to God.