sentence in compliance with the relevant rules; rehabilitation programs; prisoner employment; general and vocational education; and relations with the outside world. Recreational and cultural activities shall be provided in all institutions for the benefit of mental and physical health of prisoners.103 According to the European Prison Rules, every prison shall seek to provide all prisoners with access to educational programmes which are as comprehensive as possible and which meet their individual needs while taking into account their aspirations.104 During 2014, a variety of vocational and handicraft courses have been offered and are currently being offered in the penitentiary institutions. Various activities aimed at prisoner resocialization were conducted such as presentations of poem collections, theatrical performances, movie showings, poetry evenings and other activities. Rehabilitation programs were implemented in the institutions nos. 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 17. The prisoners were able to partake in cultural events, attend general and vocational education courses and learn various handicrafts. The best examples in the regard are the institutions no. 5 and no. 11. Institution no. 5 Institution no. 11 Number of participants Course title Number of participants ## Course title 11 Guitar course 17 Office software 22 22 Hairdresser course 42 “Biblio therapy” 9 33 Makeup artist course 13 Psychology awareness 3 44 Embroidery 38 Art therapy 12 55 Gardening skills 24 Effective communication 19 66 Plant nursery 12 Behavior and responsibility, social skills, culture of positive behavior 7 77 Doing small business 23 Survival skills 6 88 Leather accessories specialist 18 The EQUIP program: social skills, etc. 20 103 Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, Rule 78 104 European Prison Rules, Rule 28.1 NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM OF GEORGIA 69