BJMP: Manila City Jail holds crisis management training for its personnel
By Chito Chavez
The Manila City Jail Female Dormitory (MCJFD) conducted a crisis management and de-escalation technique program for its personnel in a bid to further enhance safety, professionalism and operational excellence in the facility, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) stated.
BJMP-National Capital Region Director Chief Supt. Baby Noel P. Montalvo explained that the activity provided jail personnel with essential knowledge and practical strategies to effectively manage high-risk and emotionally charged situations within the facility.
He stressed that “composed communication, situational assessment, and tactful response are skills crucial in maintaining peace and order in a custodial environment.
Through real-life examples and scenario-based discussions, Montalvo noted that the participants learned effective de-escalation approaches, early detection of behavioral signs, negotiation techniques and appropriate interventions designed to prevent a crisis from escalating into a disaster.
The BJMP-NCR chief asserted that crisis management is not merely about control, but also about empathy, professionalism, and humane treatment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
Likewise, the MCJFD actively participated in the national 18-day campaign to end violence against women and children (VAWC) as part of its commitment to promoting safety, dignity and the protection of women’s rights.
The observance began with the symbolic hanging of the official campaign tarpaulin, raising awareness and encouraging collective support against all forms of violence.