From 17 to 19 May 2024, 15 senior managers from the Special Penitentiary Service completed a two-year plan to implement new mental healthcare standards in prisons for 2025-2026. The dedicated workshop, organised with the support of the Council of Europe, included discussions, presentations, and practical exercises on key aspects of mental healthcare. Topics covered included the scope and objectives of the new standards, the importance of patient confidentiality and safety, and the challenges of identifying and managing mental health issues.
The successful completion of this workshop marks a significant milestone in enhancing the mental healthcare provision within the penitentiary system. The Special Penitentiary Service is committed to effectively implementing these standards, providing high-quality mental healthcare to inmates.
This activity was organised within the Council of Europe Project “Support to Penitentiary System Reforms in Georgia”, aimed at improving offender treatment and rehabilitation, supporting healthcare reforms, enhancing human rights-compliant prison management, and ensuring sustainable staff training and well-being.
The project is implemented under the auspices of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia (2024-2027).