Department of Corrections defends modern inmate screening system

MGR Online•Society•8d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Corrections clarifies its use of a modern behavioral screening system to assess inmate risk and prevent recidivism.

•The Department of Corrections denies claims that prisons are untraceable 'twilight zones' that upgrade criminals.
•Inmate releases are based on expert academic assessments of mental health and risk, not personal discretion.
•The Department of Corrections follows the international Mandela Rules for transparent prison management.
•High-risk inmates are assessed and their data is shared with justice and local agencies before release.

•The Department of Corrections responded to social media and press reports describing prisons as "twilight zones" that are difficult to audit and unable to rehabilitate inmates.
•The Department of Corrections asserts that current prison management is transparent and adheres to the Mandela Rules.
•The Department of Corrections utilizes a system for classifying inmates that includes mental health evaluations and risk assessments conducted by specialists.
•The Department of Corrections provides rehabilitation in education, morality, vocational skills, discipline, and attitude adjustment.
•The Department of Corrections uses legal rights and benefits as incentives for inmates to improve themselves and support the rehabilitation process.
•The Department of Corrections states that most inmates who undergo behavioral development can find honest employment and do not re-offend.
•The Department of Corrections shares risk assessment data of high-risk inmates with relevant justice agencies and local authorities to monitor and prevent recidivism.
•The Department of Corrections views the prevention of recidivism as a joint mission involving justice agencies, the public sector, private sector, communities, and society.

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Department of Corrections(กรมราชทัณฑ์)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for prison management and the rehabilitation of inmates.

Mandela Rules(ข้อกำหนดแมนเดลา)ℹ️

International standards for the treatment of prisoners followed by the Department of Corrections.