Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prisons Department is a progressive department which aims at ensuring the return of the offender to the society as a useful citizen. The gradual transformation of Prisons’ administration, in line with the correctional philosophy and rehabilitative approach towards the jail inmates, has resulted in a wholesome and healthy environment in jails. Today, the Department not only lays a great emphasis on the moral education of the inmates but also carries a holistic approach with a view to facilitating the post-release reintegration of the prisoners with the mainstream society.
This Department firmly believes in “hate for crime but not for criminal”. It also recognizes the fact that the notion of a safe society cannot be realised merely by detention unless the offender is corrected and reformed while being in prison. Towards this objective, the Department has undertaken a number of measures.
The Department is functioning under the administrative control of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department. The Inspector General of Prisons is Head of the Department at Provincial level, assisted by Five (5) Circle Headquarters of Prisons in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province i.e. Circle Headquarters Prison (Peshawar, Mardan, Haripur, Bannu, D.I.Khan).
Objectives of Prisons
a. Custody – Ensuring that inmates are securely confined as per the court's directives.
b. Care – Fulfilling the fundamental needs of prisoners, such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
c. Cure – Providing necessary resources and support to help inmates reintegrate into society as responsible and productive individuals.
d. Control – Upholding discipline and order within the prison environment.
e. Correction – Offering rehabilitation programs, including physical, mental, and psychological support, to help reform convicted individuals.
Implementation of Court Sentences – Ensuring that the punishment assigned by the court is carried out as per legal directives.
Prisoner Management – Overseeing the care, custody, and transfer of inmates while ensuring their well-being.
Maintaining Order and Discipline – Ensuring that prisoners adhere to rules and regulations within the correctional facility.
Financial Oversight – Managing and controlling expenditures related to prison administration and operations.
Legal Compliance – Enforcing the Prison Act, along with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations for the security and upkeep of prisons and prisoners.
Skill Development & Education – Providing vocational training, educational programs, and skill-building activities to help prisoners reintegrate into society.
Rehabilitation & Welfare – Conducting recreational activities, welfare initiatives, and psychological counseling to support inmates' reformation and rehabilitation.
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