Improved prison management rehabilitation and reintegration in Lebanon

The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Lebanese prison administration and staff to tailor and adapt their management rehabilitation and reintegration approach to high-risk prisoners such as those convicted of terrorism offences. Project activities include: (1) developing and disseminating the standard operating procedures and code of conduct; (2) delivering training for trainers; (3) delivering workshops and vocational training for prisoners; (4) refurbishing and equipping rehabilitation programs; and (5) facilitating communication with families and answering the basic needs of prisoners.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved capacity of prison staff to deal with high-risk prisoners; (2) enhanced capacity of prison management to develop and professionally manage rehabilitation and preparation for reintegration programmes focusing on high-risk prisoners; and (3) developed and promoted reintegration and post-release services in partnership with involved ministries and civil society organizations.