Objectives

Prison SMART is an internationally renowned rehabilitation program that effectively transforms the mindsets, attitudes and behavior of offenders, thus aiming to break the cycle of violence in our societies at the root and reducing reoffending.

In Prison

Contribute to a safe, efficient and humane detention climate for both prisoners and personnel.
Foster a positive detention climate characterised by:
- decreased aggression and violence
- less tensions and conflicts
- better mutual understanding among prisoners
- better and more respectful relations between prisoners and prison staff

For Prisoners & Ex-prisoners

Support genuine rehabilitation by effectively transforming crucial psychosocial factors contributing to recidivism while reducing / preventing harm due to incarceration:

increased mastery of negative and overwhelming emotions
reduced violence and aggression
improved physical and mental health
better relationships
reduced substance abuse
more positive outlook
better coping strategies
improved stress resilience and management
increased sense of ownership, self-confidence and responsibility
general improved sense of wellbeing

For Prison Staff

Stress Management and Professional Excellence for prison staff in order to :

function efficiently in stressful circumstances
experience more job satisfaction
improve physical well-being (such as better sleep, less fear, less depression, better immunity, normalised blood pressure) and decrease absence rates
obtain more energy and focus

For Survivors / Victims

Healing, Trauma-Relief and Empowerment Training in order to: