TDT | Manama
Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Reported by Ashen Taraka
Chris Field, president of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), praised the open prison and rehabilitation center in Hamara, Bahrain, as “a model that can be used in other countries.”
In an interview with the Daily Tribune, Chris said: I’ve seen prisons all over the world, but I’ve never seen one so impressive – an open prison. You are creating an environment where people and detainees can learn new skills, apply those skills to employment, and bring them back into their cultures and communities in Bahraini. ”
Mr. Chris made this statement during a visit to Hamara’s open prison and rehabilitation center, along with high-level representatives from Italy, Belarus, Pakistan and several other countries, as part of a General Grievance Secretariat meeting held in Manama.
During the visit, Captain Jassim Jabr Al Dosari, Director of the Directorate of Alternative Penalties, explained the efforts of the Directorate General for the Implementation of Alternative Penalties in expanding the application of criminal law and alternative measures and implementing alternative punishments. Open prison program. In addition to reviewing the rehabilitation and training programs provided to program beneficiaries.
Ombudsman officials highlighted the efforts of Bahrain’s leadership and the Ministry of Interior, which they said reflected Bahrain’s commitment to protecting human rights. Dr. Asif Mahmoud Jah, Secretary General of the OIC Ombudsman Association, also called on OIC Ombudsman Association member states to follow Bahrain’s example and introduce similar programs in their countries.
“After serving their sentences, prisoners can benefit society and live their future lives in the best possible way,” he said. Armas Ali Jobinda, an adviser on overseas Pakistani grievances, also praised the human rights protections, saying, “Just because they are in prison, it doesn’t mean they have been abandoned. The care reflects their vision to ensure that they return to society as complete human beings with many skills and abilities. Their rehabilitation methods are truly amazing.”
Opening a prison and rehabilitation center
The center aims to help offenders reintegrate into society. Before sending an offender’s name to a judge for approval, the center conducts a first stage evaluation. This evaluation includes an investigation of the offender’s criminal history, education, work and social services, family and social support, mental and psychological health, and substance use disorders.
The center’s program consists of three stages: assessment, rehabilitation, and integration. During the evaluation phase, the offender is transferred to another building within the closed rehabilitation facility. In that building, they will attend lectures and participate in activities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
During the rehabilitation phase, offenders are transferred to buildings used as commercial units, where they participate in a variety of activities, including educational programs, psychological care, health care, family and social relationship support, and religious education. During the integration stage, offenders will spend more time with their families. At this stage, the center will continue to support education, employment, and reintegration into society.
permanent job
The center’s first 12 graduates started their jobs a few weeks ago, and under their supervision, the center continues to work with private and public companies to improve their lives. As part of this initiative, one of the criminals is soon ready to publish a book he wrote inside the prison and rehabilitation center he was released from.
Open prisons and rehabilitation centers are valuable additions to Bahrain’s criminal justice system. We provide criminals with the support they need to reintegrate into society and lead crime-free lives.
