Study Of Educational and Vocational Training Programs For Reformation Of Prisoners: A Case Study Of The Central Jail, Delhi

Abstract

Prisons were primarily intended as institutions for punitive functions in India. The judiciary of post-independent India has focussed on inmate reformation and rehabilitation. In this context, the academic education and vocational trainings are important to reform prisoners. Prisoners, who are provided with academic education, and vocational trainings exhibit a greatly reduced likelihood of recidivism upon release. This study held on 118 convicts in central jail number 14, Mandoli prison complex (CJ-14), Delhi, using primary and secondary methods. Study aimed to examining the practice of academic education and vocational training programs in Delhi prisons. The scope of the study includes all central jails in Delhi. Study recommends to incorporate universal human value (UHV) education into academic education with the aim of fostering the comprehensive development of every prisoner, taking into consideration their social, psychological, economic, and cultural background.