A three-day training program titled “Social Work Interventions in Prisons” is being held at the Patiala Jail Training School, focusing on prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab through improved correctional practices and social support systems.
During the program, participants shared insights on key issues related to prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab, including mental health care, psychological support, and the social reintegration of inmates. Officials emphasized that around 40 participants are taking part in the training with the objective of strengthening welfare services inside correctional facilities.
De-addiction and Psychological Wellness Initiatives Under prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab
The initiative highlights the importance of prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab by promoting the establishment of quality de-addiction and psychological wellness centers within jails. These centers aim to improve the mental well-being and overall health of prisoners, ensuring access to proper care and counseling services.
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Experts involved in the training stated that prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab is a crucial step toward transforming prisons from purely punitive spaces into institutions of correction and rehabilitation. The focus is on creating a more sensitive and structured environment that supports behavioral change and social reintegration.
ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਜੇਲ੍ਹ ਟ੍ਰੇਨਿੰਗ ਸਕੂਲ ਵਿਖੇ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਗਏ “Social Work Interventions in Prisons” ਤਿੰਨ ਰੋਜ਼ਾ ਟ੍ਰੇਨਿੰਗ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਿਰਕਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਜੇਲ੍ਹ ਸੁਧਾਰ, ਮਨੋਵਿਗਿਆਨਕ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਪੁਨਰਵਾਸ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜੇ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਵਿਸ਼ਿਆਂ ’ਤੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਸਾਂਝੇ ਕੀਤੇ। ਇਸ ਤਿੰਨ ਦਿਨਾਂ ਟ੍ਰੇਨਿੰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਭਗ 40 ਭਾਗੀਦਾਰ ਹਿੱਸਾ… pic.twitter.com/EBtNcidIjU
— Dr Balbir Singh (@AAPbalbir) May 20, 2026
Strengthening Humane Correctional Care Under prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab
Authorities further noted that prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab efforts are being strengthened to ensure inmates receive proper psychological care and opportunities for rehabilitation. The approach reflects a shift toward humane correctional practices that prioritize mental health and dignity.
Overall, the initiative represents a significant step in prison reform and rehabilitation Punjab, aiming to build a more effective and supportive correctional system that focuses on recovery, mental wellness, and successful reintegration into society.