Transcript SOCIAL PROBLEMS - BRUNEI RESOURCES
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Senior Executive Development Programme, UBD 2005 Public Policy Analysis Case Study
Introduction - Group Members
YB Awang Abd Mutalib, Act DO Tutong Sr Supt Abd Rahim, Deputy Director Operations, RBPF Haji Nairul Anawar, SAO, PMO Arsad Adis, Act Director of Co Curiculum, MOE Haji Mohd Rozan, Act MD, TAP
Clarify the Problem
Infant/Child abandonme nt Infanticide Abortion Unlawful Pregnancy Others Immigration Labour Overstayers SOCIAL PROBLE M Incest Rape Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Domestic Violence, Wife/childre n /husband abouse Drug Abuse Drug Trafficking Juvenile Delinquents, School Bullies Vanadlism, Littering Crime, Theft, Burglary, Gangsterism s, Corruption
Interconnected – Abandoned Baby / Unlawful Pregnancy / Poverty?
State why it is a problem
Government’s concerns on social problems: – Increasing rate of social problems Community’s unconsciousness Lack of support from wider communities Lack of knowledge/understanding – Eg. effects of taking drugs, abortion Lack of family support
Explain how it happens?
Lack of education (religious) Family separation eg. divorce Peer group Lack of promotion/communication Non alignment Enforcement agencies (- not focused) Unemployment Cultural Shocks (through globalization, internet, media, concerts)
Identify what would have to change to make an impact on problem Strong law enforcements – Eg. coordination/collaboration, transparency, free of airing views/forums, booklets etc Roadshows to all of communities, schools Role of community leaders Role of Media eg. TV, News, Press National Committee to be formed (non focus), District level Review of legislations eg. punishments Ministry of Education - curriculum
Illustration – drug abuse
Identify what would have to change to make an impact on problem Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports – Department of Community Development – Department of Youth and Sports – Pusat Pembangunan Belia (Youth Development Centre) Ministry of Religious Affairs – Islamic Propagation Centre - religious books, sermons, role of mosques Role of NGOs – participation eg. BASMIDA Leading Agency – JPM
Report on what has been done to address the problem Formation of National Committee/District Committee/NGOs Forums/Seminars/Roadshows Sermons Competition in schools/NGOs Promotion through Medias/Billboards Rehabilitation Centres (Pusat Bahagia Pulaie, Rumah Al-Islah,) Counselling (Education and Civil Service Department) Law Enforcement/Police (including Military Martial Court for Armed Forces members)
Make a case for any changes that the group feels are needed Study Tour to neighbouring countries NGOs full commitments Budget Community Leaders and Consultative Councils Neighbourhood Crime Watch Scheme to be improved and better coordinated with Community Leaders (also have insurance coverage and compensation for committees) Monetary incentive allowances for initiator