Apart from the data given in the tables, various social activities were carried out in penitentiary establishments, among them, prisoners met celebrities, had evenings dedicated
to poetry and competitions in literature.
It was only possible to study foreign languages and attend IT classes in establishment no.
9.
In establishments nos. 2, 8, and 11, juveniles were involved in the process of receiving
general education. Unfortunately, it should be noted that female prisoners in establishment no. 2 did not benefit from rehabilitation activities of any kind.
It should be pointed out with regard to juvenile rehabilitation programme available in
establishment no. 2 that a psychologist uses the method of art therapy. An anti-social
behavioural prevention programme is available here. Juveniles are shown films that are
not thematically selected and there is no ensuing discussion on the films, while it could
indirectly work towards the moral evolvement of beneficiaries, change of their attitude
towards crime, contribute to their personal growth and increase of self-esteem, as well as
improvement of social adaptation and competences. It is clear that the activities carried
out in 2016 in penitentiary establishments nos. 2, 8, and 9 need further improvement.
As regards the activities in high risk prison facilities, in 2016, there were only two prisoners involved in rehabilitation activities in establishment no. 7. In one case, the work of one
prisoner was exhibited and in the other case, a prisoner took part in a literature competition with an original poem. In the course of the year, a suicide prevention programme
involving seven prisoners was implemented in establishment no. 6. Besides, there was
a checkers tournament engaging twelve convicts. As regards establishment no. 3, there
were only eight rehabilitation activities carried out there in 2016, among them were the
following courses: hotel management, guide (tourism), IT support specialist, computer
graphics, web specialist, small business management, driving licence and web design.
Four convicts took part in these programmes.163
The availability of diverse rehabilitation programmes tailored to the individual needs of
prisoners is particularly important in high risk prison facilities. According to the information given above, the degree of involvement of prisoners in rehabilitation programmes in
these facilities is very low. This creates an unhealthy environment in these establishments
and negatively affects the relationship between prisoners and administration, as well as
order and security. Without rehabilitation programmes, the objectives of re-socialisation
and prevention of reoffending cannot be attained.
It is necessary that prisoners in closed-type establishments, at least in their cells, are given a possibility to be engaged in the activities that are interesting for them and has art,
labour or comprehension value. It is important that individual sporting activities were encouraged, even within the limited possibilities of the establishments. For example, upon
request, prisoners should be able to have additional time to spend in the open air where
they could individually exercise. To this end, basic sporting equipment could be provided
in the yards.
163 Response received from establishment no. 3 on 18 January 2017, letter no. MOC 7 1700043478.
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