Preamble:
“Good morning/afternoon, We, ABLOS KYRA, MARQUEZ RHOJAN, ORMITA ANNIE, TAY-OG
LLOYD, TAYNAN CLAVIER, TELBA ROEL, TILLAMA ROVIC, TIPAYNO JOSHUA, students of
Bachelor of Science in Criminology of the University of the Cordilleras. We are working on a study
entitled “The Acceptance of Religious Community Towards Graduates of Penal Institution”.
“This research is part of the partial requirements for the course Criminology 8 (Criminological Research
2) and we are requesting for your participation through an interview, which we will conduct at your most
convenient time.”
“Your participation will be helpful in this study because we would like to explore and further understand
the acceptance of the religious community towards graduates of penal institutions.”
“You may express your concerns or questions at any moment of the interview. May we begin the
interview?”
Research Questions Interview Questions
1. What are the programs offered by the religious -May we know your thoughts about graduates of penal
community toward graduates of penal institutions? institutions?
-As a religious leader, do you think you have an
obligation to help graduates of penal institution in their
reintegration? (kindly elaborate your answer)
- Do you accept them even after knowing that they
finished their sentences? (kindly elaborate your answer)
-How do you treat graduates of penal institutions?
-What are the programs or activities you offer for
graduates of penal institutions?
2. How do these programs help the graduates of penal -In your own perception as a religious leader, how does
institutions in their reintegration? this program/s help the graduates of penal institutions?
-Do you think these programs are enough to help
graduates of penal institutions in their reintegration?
(kindly elaborate your answer)
- Is this program important in their development?
(kindly elaborate your answer)
Feedback:
“Before we end this activity, is there anything you would wish to add that you think might also be useful
in this research?”
“Do you know other religious leaders/graduates of penal institutions that we can interview for this
study?”
Remarks:
“We already have the answers needed for our study. Thank you very much for your time and
participation.”