Developing programmes for work with imprisoned people with psychiatric disorders and low intellectual capacity

Thursday, 03 December 2015 15:12 |

Two specific programmes for work with imprisoned people with specific needs with low intellectual capacity and with psychiatric disorders were developed within Project “Specialized Programmes for Work with Imprisoned People with Low Intellectual Capacity and Psychiatric Disorders”.

The first programme for imprisoned people with low intellectual capacity was based on the reports already made by the experts as well as on the rich experience of the leading organization. For the development it was used the edition “Set of instruments for specifying the educational level of offenders”.

In short, the programme will use an integrated approach towards individuals with low intellectual capacity (mostly from Roma origin) – an individual approach according to the specific needs of the person, a specialized evaluation of the educational and professional skills, motivational training, orientation towards literacy and educational courses, and a training in basic skills and competences.

The second programme for imprisoned people with psychiatric disorders is based on the reports from the surveys conducted so far but for its basis it uses the programme “Adaptation” which is applied in the system of prisons. Important elements in the identification of individuals with psychiatric disorders are included in it. The preliminary introduction of the workers to the system with the possible cognitive disorders, individual deviations, and mental disorders is a condition for an early and safe recognition of such possible derangements and their early and adequate treatment.

Both programmes include guidances for their application.