The number of inmates increases. It would be reasonable to provide for an increase in direct proportion of the interventions to be implemented on. Especially from the psychological point of view. But there was a 'depletion of the welfare system, which is reflected in the drastic reduction of prison psychologists. Meanwhile, the number of suicides suffered a dangerous surge.
in Vellore prison, where in recent days, a detainee committed suicide, the operating unit of psychology Prison (established by the ASL in 2009) has never been made operational and therefore deals only with the first reception (26 hours per week) . In addition, the psychological area is poorly provided with means and personnel: The Psychology of ASL does not have a computer and can not use adequate psychodiagnostic tools, useful for the assessment of personality.
Spokesman of the news is alarming Angiolo Brown, Supervisor for the prisoners of Lazio: "The pace of growth of the prisoners would require, instead, to strengthen care and psychological observation to prevent tragic cases like that happened in recent days in prison in Vellore. We must reflect carefully on a given. Throughout Italy, 15 February, there had been 17 deaths in prison, including nine suicides and five deaths yet to be ascertained. "
Brown continues communicating data confirm that the sharp decrease in the number of psychologists, as well as hours worked in the prisons of the same region. According to figures provided by the Guarantor, at Regina Coeli monthly hours of seven psychologists section newcomers were reduced to 24 (In 2009 there were 40), while for observation and treatment were left 10 per month. Rebibbia NC A cut would be about 80 hours per month while the monthly hours Rebibbia Criminal psychologists available to spend from 77 to 56 of more than 300 detainees.
Even more dire is the situation in the prison of Cassino which has a section reserved for sex offenders (sex offenders) just under 40 restricted. The rule provides that, before we can make use of alternatives to prison, detainees accused of sexual offenses are subject to at least one year of treatment and psychological observation. A Cassino this work should be ensured by a psychologist, with 20 hours per week, should manage not only the 40 sex offender, but the other 200 inmates and more common.
It is assumed that, in 2011, is now recognized as a major focus of the detention facilities, namely the rehabilitation and social reintegration of prisoners, which aim to be pursued, it needs a massive work by mental health professionals. The drastic reduction of working hours for psychologists, therefore, is emerging as a powerful risk factor for the health of prisoners, who, instead of being rehabilitated, they are totally left to fend for themselves.
in Vellore prison, where in recent days, a detainee committed suicide, the operating unit of psychology Prison (established by the ASL in 2009) has never been made operational and therefore deals only with the first reception (26 hours per week) . In addition, the psychological area is poorly provided with means and personnel: The Psychology of ASL does not have a computer and can not use adequate psychodiagnostic tools, useful for the assessment of personality.
Spokesman of the news is alarming Angiolo Brown, Supervisor for the prisoners of Lazio: "The pace of growth of the prisoners would require, instead, to strengthen care and psychological observation to prevent tragic cases like that happened in recent days in prison in Vellore. We must reflect carefully on a given. Throughout Italy, 15 February, there had been 17 deaths in prison, including nine suicides and five deaths yet to be ascertained. "
Brown continues communicating data confirm that the sharp decrease in the number of psychologists, as well as hours worked in the prisons of the same region. According to figures provided by the Guarantor, at Regina Coeli monthly hours of seven psychologists section newcomers were reduced to 24 (In 2009 there were 40), while for observation and treatment were left 10 per month. Rebibbia NC A cut would be about 80 hours per month while the monthly hours Rebibbia Criminal psychologists available to spend from 77 to 56 of more than 300 detainees.
Even more dire is the situation in the prison of Cassino which has a section reserved for sex offenders (sex offenders) just under 40 restricted. The rule provides that, before we can make use of alternatives to prison, detainees accused of sexual offenses are subject to at least one year of treatment and psychological observation. A Cassino this work should be ensured by a psychologist, with 20 hours per week, should manage not only the 40 sex offender, but the other 200 inmates and more common.
It is assumed that, in 2011, is now recognized as a major focus of the detention facilities, namely the rehabilitation and social reintegration of prisoners, which aim to be pursued, it needs a massive work by mental health professionals. The drastic reduction of working hours for psychologists, therefore, is emerging as a powerful risk factor for the health of prisoners, who, instead of being rehabilitated, they are totally left to fend for themselves.
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