Assessing Criminology Students Knowledge on Disaster and Risk Management

The purpose of this research study is to examine the current level of knowledge among Criminology students in order to explore strengths and weaknesses to be used in the future disaster preparedness and response plans. Armed with the knowledge and capabilities, Criminology students will be able to develop and implement procedures in order to move forward in an efficient manner to preserve lives and properties in the event of disaster in our municipality. Results revealed that sixty five percent 65 of the respondents were very aware on actions that will contribute in polluting our air environment. Also, 46 are aware on actions that will contribute to the destruction of our land resources. 49 were very aware on the actions that will contribute to the destruction of our marine coastal resources. 33 were aware that serious threats to water resources is the degradation of ecosystems which often takes place through changes to landscapes. Majority or seventy nine percent 79 of the respondents had knowledge on disaster. Ninety eight percent 98 are very aware that natural disaster is a disaster caused by nature. Eighty percent 80 are very aware that human actions contribute to the occurrence of disaster. Also, Sixty six percent 66 are very aware on the effects of natural disaster. Forty six percent 46 of the respondents are aware as to their role on disaster risk management. Girlie N. Cañete | Harry Santiago P. Achas | Pamela N. Cañete "Assessing Criminology Students Knowledge on Disaster and Risk Management" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45181.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/45181/assessing-criminology-students-knowledge-on-disaster-and-risk-management/girlie-n-cañete