Jail Decongestion Program
HLAF's Jail Decongestion Program (JD) has run since HLAF's establishment and has since evolved from a traditional lawyering project into an alternative lawyering program.
We decongest jails not only by providing legal and paralegal assistance to PDLs but we also focus on improving the perspective, attitudes and knowledge of duty-bearers and the community.
Our Jail Decongestion Stories
dignity through freedom
Volunteer support flocks to check PDLs situation in Batangas City Jail
In an inspiring display of community solidarity, the recent efforts to check on the status of female persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Batangas City
Valenzuela City Jail PDLs get free Case Consultations
HLAF, together with PLV Social Work interns and an FEU law student volunteer, conducted case consultations and follow-ups with male and female persons deprived of
ONE FOR THE AGES
By: Matthew Chavez When we were told that for the summer of our 3rd year in college, we would have our On-The-Job training with the
HLAF’s PRL: Person Received Learnings
By: Macaraig, Janessa Xylene C. A heart that belongs to the community is now a heart that concerns human rights. From a mere perspective of
My Internship Experience at HLAF
By: Janine Puyat Introduction My time at the Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HLAF) has been very rewarding. From the start of my On-the-Job Training
Can Gen Zs promote and protect Human Rights?
As the world continues to evolve, the youngest generation—Generation Z, whose age ranges from 12 – 27 — stands at the forefront of social change.
Our Accomplishments
1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021
were released through the combined efforts of the partners jails, PDL volunteers and HLAF volunteers, interns and staff
trained as paralegals to provide paralegal services to their fellow PDLs.
trained, capacitated and empowered to provide support to PDLs in their areas.
