No More Catcalling: Awareness of College of Criminal Justice Education Students on Republic Act 11313 Also Known as Safe Spaces Act

Abstract

Due to the increasing cases of gender-based sexual harassment in public spaces, online platforms, workplaces, and educational or training institutions, this study was conducted to assess the extent of students’ understanding of the Republic Act 11313 and to give insights that may guide future gender sensitivity programs and policy implementations in higher education institutions. The researchers employed survey research design and conducted in the Occidental Mindoro State College Sablayan Campus in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. The respondents were 292 CCJE students of the said campus. Validated survey questionnaire was used as instrument of the study and were administered through online using google form. In data analysis, frequency, percentage and mean were utilized in this study. This study found that most of the respondents were 21-25 years old, BS Industrial Security Management students, first year college and belonged to lower class socio- economic status. Moreover, the respondents were very aware and fully understand the Republic Act 11313 and its key provisions.