Best Practices of the Bontoc Women�s Brigade in Crime Prevention

Abstract

The study is about the womens involvement in crime prevention in Bontoc, Mountain Province through the Womens Brigade. It determined factors that led to their participation, roles and best practices in crime prevention, and the difficulties encountered in the conduct of their duties.

The Bontoc Womens Brigade revealed the following as their motives in joining crime prevention: concern for the security and peace in the community, self-fulfillment and the belief that the Bontoks have high regard for women. Their roles in crime prevention include conducting peaceful negotiations, counseling and ensuring the safety of the drunk and his/her belongings. Their best practices include placid approach to conflict resolution, sending home drunk minors as well as securing the drunk and his/her possessions. The difficulties they endure are aggressive behavior of drunks and restricted mobility due to old age.

The Womens Brigade became an important implementer of various municipal orders relative to peace and order. Their active participation brought the municipal down significantly. Despite the difficulties encountered, the women continue to serve the municipality as part of their social responsibility. They believe that as elderly women, they can provide guidance and keep society safe for the younger generations