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On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, a training
session was held at the Jenin Rehabilitation and Correctional Center/Birghish
Prison in collaboration between TRC and the Administration of Rehabilitation
and Correctional Centres. This training was directed at a number of new police
officers with the aim of enhancing their understanding and knowledge of the
concept of mental health for inmates, as well as the available mechanisms of
diagnosis and protection.
The training covered various topics related
to mental health, including identifying the psychological needs of inmates and
providing them with appropriate support. The available psychological diagnostic
methods were discussed to determine their needs and identify the challenges
they may face. The participants also exchanged experiences and knowledge with
the aim of enriching skills and developing capacities in the field of mental
health care.
Approximately 50 trainees attended the
training session, which was part of the Suwasiah 2 project aimed at improving the
psychological conditions of female inmates in rehabilitation and correctional
centers through comprehensive psychological and social support and
rehabilitation. This training was organized in coordination with the General
Administration of Rehabilitation and Correctional Centers, reflecting strong
collaboration among relevant parties to enhance the mental care for inmates.
The meeting was attended by Akram Abu Fanous,
the Major of Jenin Rehabilitation and Correctional Centers, and from the
Torture Victims Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Manar Arrar, the Clinical
Psychologist and Director of the Psychological Treatment Department. The
speakers shared their expertise and presented modern tools and methodologies in
the field of mental health to develop the skills of the participants and equip
them to provide the best possible care for inmates.
This training represents an important step
towards enhancing the focus on mental health in rehabilitation and correctional
centers and improving the conditions of inmates. It contributes to raising
awareness among new staff members about the concept of mental health and its
importance in their work, as well as training them on psychological diagnostic
mechanisms and effective methods to protect the health of inmates.
