The Detainee's Notebook is a 16-page notebook written in simple Filipino that is given to all the inmates. It serves as their personal “case” diary where necessary information regarding their personal and case profiles is recorded.

The notebook is updated every after court hearing in order to show important developments in the inmates’ cases.The project’s objectives are

1. To come up with a reference material that shall guide the inmates in the dispositions of their cases and;
2. To come up with a “one stop shop” material that shall help interested parties in tracking the developments in inmates’ cases

These objectives are being sought to attain the following goals:

1. speedy disposition of the inmate’s case;
2. empowerment of the inmates so that they actively participate in the development of their cases and;
3. integration of the activities of the different pillars of the Criminal Justice System.

This program is being implemented by the FOUNDATION along with the BJMP, Public Attorney’s Office, Parole and Probation Administration, the Commissionon Human Rights and the Supreme Court.

This program was completed through the help of USAID and The Asia Foundationl.