Impact of Community Resiliency and Intervention Mentoring Project III (Crim III) of the Department of Criminology, Cavite State University-Bacoor Campus

Shelvie E. Valencia
shelvie.valencia@cvsu.edu.ph
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5535-9299
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, City of Muntinlupa, Philippines

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/apjaet/

                                                                                          Abstract

This study assessed the impact of the Community Resiliency and Intervention Mentoring Project III (CRIM III) implemented by the Department of Criminology at Cavite State University-Bacoor Campus. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected from 150 respondents in Barangay Molino II, including faculty extensionists, barangay officials, and community volunteers. Results showed strong agreement on the effectiveness of CRIM III’s components, including information campaigns, disaster preparedness, emergency drills, first aid, and search and rescue, across all respondent groups, with no significant differences in their evaluations. However, challenges such as limited manpower, inadequate funding, lack of equipment, and weak institutional linkages were identified as barriers to sustainability. To address these, the study recommends enhancing faculty training, increasing budget support, improving logistical resources, and strengthening partnerships with government and private sectors to ensure the long-term success of the project and improve community disaster resiliency.

Keywords: Community Extension Service, disaster preparedness, CRIM III, community engagement

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