REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR INMATES

 
One of the primordial mandates of the Bureau of Corrections is the effective
rehabilitation of prisoners. Thus, various programs are in place to address the
rehabilitation aspect in corrections. Rehabilitation in correctional work is done
through a combination of programs that involves spiritual activities, educational
courses (formal and informal), medical and hygienic practices, cultural and
recreational activities, productive work, counseling, therapeutic and disciplinary measures. After the
basic needs of an inmate are met, the formal rehabilitation
process involves the following institutionalized programs such as inmate program, health care,
education and skills training, recreation and sports, religious guidance and behavior modification using
the therapeutic community approach.
Criminal rehabilitation is gaining popularity among many who are forward thinking. 
Such forms of rehabilitation can help to reduce the number of repeat offenders who return to jail after
being unable to adapt to life outside of jail. This can also help to solve some of the more serious cases,
such as sexual offenders who may continue in their ways after being released, preying on women or
children. Criminal rehabilitation can help to solve the problem of overcrowding in most prisons. The
criminal population continues growing, as the death penalty has been abolished, and the state would
need to spend more on facilities to house criminals.  
In the Philippines, the Bureau of Correction has undertaken rehabilitation programs to help an inmate
lead a responsible, law abiding and productive life upon release. Efforts shall be made to ensure an
optimum balance between the security of the prison and the effectiveness of treatment programs.
Inmate and public safety and the recruitment for effective custody, shall, however, take precedence
over allother activities at all times and shall not be compromised. Rehabilitation andtreatment programs
focus on providing services that will encourage and enhance the inmate’s self-respect, self-confidence,
personal dignity and sense of responsibility.
Corrective and rehabilitation services include religious guidance/ psychotherapy/socialization/ health
and sanitation/ vocational training/ mental, physical and sports
development/ and value formation and education. Occupational and vocationaltraining programs are
based on the needs of the inmates, general labor market conditions, and institution labor force needs.