Commissioner for Human Rights held a meeting on the work of rehabilitation units for convicts suffering from addiction to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. This is a very serious issue, both for the correctional system and for society as a whole.

She discussed performance indicators of existing rehabilitation programmes and staffing. Considered the possibility of organizing a rehabilitation unit on the basis of another correctional colony.

I believe it is important that such initiatives are supported and further developed. The work of rehabilitation units is a chance for real change of a person’s fate, to return to a healthy and decent way of life.

We plan to prepare a video with the participation of the convicted persons undergoing rehabilitation. They will share how participating in the program changes their perception of themselves, others and life in general.