Title:
FROM EXTREMITY TO LIBERTY: A NARRATOLOGY ON THE EXTREMITIES OF AN EX-DETAINEE AFTER INCARCERATION

Authors:
Edlyn Joy Espiritu, John Fernan P. Dayag, Abegail Joy B. Manlunas, Shaina Dinorog, Ver love Gumban, Christine Mae L. Satera, Philippines

Abstract:
This study aims to explore the lived experiences of Ex-detainees’ extremities after incarceration. This narrative research study involves an in-depth interview with one participant residing in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The researchers examine the participant’s experiences concerning their return as returning civilians. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by the researchers. The study explores their feelings, experiences, challenges/problems before, during, and after incarceration, and most importantly their realization. The researchers developed five focal themes from the interview text or interview transcript namely: 1) Lack of education, 2) Money issues, 3) Regret, 4) Old age and, 5) Recidivism. The findings from this study suggest that money and partly lack of education are the drives that pushed people to the peak of desperation to do something illegal.