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Training Manual of Specialised Course for Prison Warders

(Warder to Chief Head Warder)

on

Stress Management

(One Week)

2022

Bureau of Police Research and Development

Ministry of Home Affairs

NH-48, Mahipalpur

New Delhi- 110037

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© 2022, BPR&D. New Delhi

Published by Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mahipalpur, New Delhi,

India

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Patron

Shri Balaji Srivastava, IPS, Director General, BPR&D

Guidance

Shri Neeraj Sinha, IPS, ADG, BPR&D

Members of the Committee for preparing the Training Manual

Chairperson

Smt. Anupama Nilekar Chandra, IPS, IG/Director (R&CA)

Members

1. Shri Mukesh Prasad, IAS, Addl. IG Prisons, Delhi

2. Smt. Aditi Majumdar, IG Prisons, Tripura

3. Shri P. Vijay Kumar, DIG Prisons (South Zone) & Director, SICA, Kerala

4. Shri Neeraj Kumar Jha, Director, BICA, Bihar

5. Shri Rohan Anand, IPS, Superintendent, Ahmedabad Central Prison, Gujarat

6. Shri Paras Mal Jangid, Principal, Prison Training Institute, Ajmer, Rajasthan

7. Prof. Dr. Vijay Raghavan, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

8. Smt. Rajni Sehgal, Principal ICS, Mishriwala & Superintendent, Kathua,

District Prison, Jammu & Kashmir

9. Shri Manoj Kumar Sinha, Superintendent, Chapra, District Prison, Bihar

10. Shri Vaibhav Sudhakar Aage, Superintendent, Chandrapur, District Prison,

Maharashtra

11. Shri S. Touthang, Addl. Superintendent, Central Prison Sajiwa, Manipur

Consultant (Content)

Dr. M. Jayanthi Psychologist, Central Prison Madurai, Department of prison

correctional services Tamil Nadu

Consultant (Format)

Shri Inder Jeet Mittal, Master Trainer, DoPT

Secretarial Assistance (Research & Correctional Administration Division,

BPR&D)

1. Shri Mainul Islam Mondal, IPS, DIG/ Deputy Director (R&CA)

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2. Shri Kamal Kishor Meena, Assistant Director (CA)

3. Shri Rattan Chand, Assistant Director ( Legal)

4. Smt. Anu Shree, Research Assistant (CA)

5. Dr. Nirpat Patel, Research Assistant (Res)

6. Smt. Puloma Basu, Research Assistant (Res)

7. Shri Mukesh Kumar, Personal Assistant

8. Shri Sanjay Pal, Personal Assistant

9. Smt. Ravinder Kaur, Personal Assistant

10. Shri Manoj Kumar Meena, Personal Assistant

11. Shri Shareeq Wali Khan, Junior Investigator (Res)

12. Shri Ashok Kumar, Junior Investigator (CA)

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TABLE OF CONTENT

PART-A

CONTENTS PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION

- Emergence of Course 9

- Introduction to Course 9

2. Course Guide 11

3. Trainer Guide 21

PART B

COURSE GRID 31

LEARNING EVENT 34

DAY-1

Learning Unit (LU)

LU 1: Stress Concept and General Adaptations Syndrome (GAS)

LU 2: Causes/ Reasons for Stress

DAY-2

LU 3: Sources of stress with special reference to Prison warders

LU 4: Signs and Symptoms of Stress

LU 5: Effects of stress

DAY-3

LU 6: Stress Management Techniques

LU 7: Relaxation Techniques

DAY-4

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LU 8: Work-life balance

DAY-5

LU 9: Healthy Lifestyle

PART C

1. RESOURCE MATERIAL 46

2. REFERENCE MATERIAL 67

3. APPENDICES 71

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Emergence of the Course

The BPR&D has prepared 50 Prison Training Manuals for various ranks of Staff and Officers

in Prison Administration under the categories viz., 05 Basic Courses, 08 In-Service Courses, 30

Specialized Courses, 02 Vertical Interaction Courses and 05 Handbooks for improving the quality

and standardizing training of all Prison Officers and Staff across the country and to augment

professional competency and capacity building of Prison Officers and Staff.

These Prison Training Manuals are objective oriented, learner centric and are outcome of

several brainstorming sessions, consultative meetings (Online and Offline) and workshops for

conceptualizing the drafts. Comments of the Monitoring Committee, Reports of Training Needs

Analysis (TNA) for Prisons & Correctional Administration, National Training Policy (2012) have

also been taken into account. In addition, various national and international practices, MHA

Advisories, Landmark Judgements of the Apex Court and the High Courts, Statutory Acts/Rules

have also been referred to in course of preparation of these training manuals. The design perspective

of the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India, has been adopted.

Introduction

Warders who are able to manage stress at work are more likely to be satisfied with

their jobs. They respect peers and feel valued and respected in turn. They are more productive,

and positive, helping to maintain strong, healthy workplace culture. Their approach towards

prisoners is conductive and this enables them to focus more on rehabilitation.

The objective of this one-week specialized course for the rank of prison warders is to impart

knowledge and skills about the causes of and coping strategies for stress.

The Course has nine learning units and is designed in a manner as to impart necessary

knowledge about stress, sources, effects, management techniques, etc., and focuses more on group

discussion and practicing stress management and relaxation techniques.

.

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(For Trainers & Participants)

COURSE GUIDE

Training Manual of Specialised Course for Prison Warders

(Warder to Chief Head Warder)

on

Stress Management

(One Week)

2022

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INTRODUCTION

Organizations need to continuously grow, and develop and must be prepared to face

the ever-emerging challenges. The Prison Department and the role of Prison Officers

is no exception to this. Training is an instrument to help the Prison Administration in

meeting the twin challenges of continuous improvement and demands of change.

AIM OF THE COURSE

To impart knowledge and skills about causes of stress and coping strategies for stress

management from Warders to Chief Head Warders

DESIGNED FOR

Warder to Chief Head Warder

FACILITATORS

In-House Faculty, Guest Faculty. The Guest Faculty can include retired or serving

senior prison officers, Legal experts, Psychologists, Social Workers/Probation Officers

and NGOs.

STYLE OF THE COURSE

This course encompasses a series of practical learning activities. The Course is

-directed learning

d-based situations and sharing of best practices

in prison management. Therefore, participants are expected to take responsibility, both

for their own learning and in helping the development of other participants.

Participants will be encouraged to share their learning experience with others, and to

give and receive support and feedback.

OBJECTIVES At the end of the training, the participants will be able to

Unit 1

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Training Objective

Explain the concept of stress and General Adaptation Syndrome

Enabling Objectives

1. Explain the definition, concept, and importance of stress

2. List the types of stress

3. Describe General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Unit 2

Training Objective

Explain the causes of stress in day-to-day life

Enabling Objective

1. List the stressors

Unit 3

Training Objective

Explain the stress experienced by Prison Officers

Enabling Objectives

1. Explain the sources of stress experienced by Prison Officers

2. Explain the nature of stress experienced by them personally

Unit 4

Training Objective

State the signs and symptoms of stress

Enabling Objective

1. Identify the signs and symptoms of stress experienced by Prison Officers

Unit 5

Training Objective

Explain the effects of stress

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Enabling Objectives

1. Describe the consequences of stress experienced by prison officers

2. Explain the effects of stress at all levels

Unit 6

Training Objective

Demonstrate the coping mechanism and therapeutic techniques

Enabling Objectives

1. Explain stress management techniques in their life

2. Demonstrate the techniques to cope with stress positively in the workplace

Unit 7

Training Objective

Demonstrate the relaxation techniques to combat everyday stress

Enabling Objective

1. Explain the relaxation techniques

2. Demonstrate the relaxation techniques step by step

Unit 8

Training Objective

Demonstrate the strategies to maintain balance work-life balance

Enabling Objectives

1. Explain the importance of the concept of work-life balance

2. Identify the reasons for the imbalance

3. Demonstrate the strategies to maintain work-life balance

Unit 9

Training Objective

Explain the components of a healthy lifestyle

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Enabling Objectives

1. Explain the concept of a healthy lifestyle and its importance

2. Display the components of a healthy and stress-free life

ASSESSMENT: -

The priority during the Course is to assist participants to develop their skills.

Assessment is, therefore, concerned with informal feedback and advice to individual

participants.

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TIME TABLE

DAY/TIME

(Hrs.)

CONTENT OBJECTIVES

DAY-1

0915-1030 Registration

Inauguration of the Course

1045-1200 -Stress: Concept and its importance 1.1

1215 -1330

- Types of Stress

- Acute, Episodic, Chronic, Eustress, Distress

-General Adaptation Syndrome

1.2

1430-1530 -Causes/reasons of Stress

- Personal

- Physical

- Emotional

- Psycho-social

- Environmental

- Family.

2.1

2.2

2.3

1545-1645 - Discussion: Stress a good thing or a bad thing?

DAY-2

0915-1030 - 3.1

1045-1200 - Panel Discussion: Addressing prison of

stress

3.2

1215 -1330 - Symptoms and Signs of Stress

- Physical

- Psychological

- Cognitive

- Emotional

- Behavioral

4.1

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- Imagery

1430-1530 - Symptoms, Signs, effects: Discussion cum Video

show

4.2

1545-1700 - Effects of stress

- In the mind (thinking/feeling)

- In behavior (how we act)

- In the body (physical response)

- In the workplace setting

5.1, 5.2, 5.3

DAY-3

0915-1030 - Stress Management Techniques 1

- Yoga

- Breathing

- Meditation

- Mindfulness

6.1, 6.2

1045-1200 - Stress Management Techniques 2

- Action-oriented approach

- Emotion-oriented approach

- Acceptance-oriented approach

6.3

1215 -1330 - Stress Management Techniques 3

- Art and music therapy

- Aromatherapy

- Clapping and Laughing therapy

- ABC technique, etc.

6.4

1430-1530 - Relaxation Techniques 1

- Concept, importance

- Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation

- Benson Relaxation Response

7.1

1545-1700 - Self-analysis

DAY 4

0915-1030 - Relaxation Techniques 2

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- Guided Imagery Meditation

- Body scan meditation

- Mindfulness meditation

7.1

1045-1200 - Work-life balance

- Concept

- Benefits

- Reasons for imbalance

8.1, 8.2

1215 -1330 - Methods to manage work-life balance 8.3, 8.4

1430-1530 - Case presentation

1545-1700 - Article Analysis

DAY-5

0915-1030 - Healthy lifestyle

- Definition

- Importance

9.1, 9.2

1045-1200 - Components of a healthy lifestyle

- Sleep

- Healthy and nutritious diet

- Exercise

- Substance usage

- Gadgets/media

- Positive approach towards life

9.3

1215 -1330 - Poster presentation 9.4

1430-1530 Feedback Session

1545-1700 Valediction

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Note:

Session I 0915 1030

Session II 1045 1200

Session III 1215 1330

Session IV 1430 1530

Session V 1545 1645

Yoga 0630 0730

Library 1700 1730

Sports 1730 1830

Tea Break 1030 1045

1200 1215 (Break)

1530 1545

Breakfast 0800 0845

Lunch 1330 1430

Dinner 1930 2100

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(For Trainers Only)

TRAINER GUIDE

Training Manual of Specialised Course for Prison Warders

(Warder to Chief Head Warder)

on

Stress Management

(One Week)

2022

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TRAINER GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

the Course. It is designed in a structured format that presents the assembled

information and the planned activities with learning outcomes. Trainer Guide serves

The Trainer Guide also: -

Helps continuous recall

Provides scope for storing illustrations, faculty questions, anticipated

questions and appropriate responses

Contains details of points for briefing & debriefing of case study,

exercises, Films, etc.

Serves as a reminder to administer exercises and

Guides on the use of media

Pre-Course Preparation:

1. Get an idea on number and list of participants from the course coordinator

2. Resource Kit, Name plates, Name badges of participants

3. Photocopies of Handout, exercises for participants should be kept separately

and distributed before the session.

4. Brief introduction about Resource Persons / Guest Speakers

5. Permissions for field visit to prison

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For Trainer:

a. Trainer Guide

b. Glossary of Terms

c. References

For Participants

Course Guide

Resource kit Tools, Checklists, Recommended Notes, Exercise, Case Studies,

Soft Skills Material

Project

MCQs

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DAY-WISE TIME TABLE

DAY 1

Time (Hrs.) Content Remarks

0915 0930 Registration

Registration form-1

Distribute Course

Guide to participants

0930 1000 Inauguration

1000 1030 Session -I: Ice Breaking Session and

Course Objectives

Detailed Introduction

Name, Designation, Years of

Service, Place of Posting

Ice-Breaking

Activity Name Tags

and Name Plates of

Participants. They

should get to know

each other.

1030 1045 Tea Break

1045 1200 Session- II: Stress and its concept

1200 1215 Break

1215 1330 Session-III: Types of stress and General

Adaptation Syndrome

Ask participants to

share one type of

stress experienced

last week

Distribute

HO 01

1330 1430 Lunch

1430 1530 Session- IV: Causes/reasons of stress

Distribute

HO - 02

1530 1545 Tea Break

1545 1645 Session-V:- Stress a good thing or a bad

thing?

Group discussion

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DAY 2

Time (Hrs.) Content Remarks

0900 0915 Recap of Day 1

0915 1030 Session -I: Sources of stress with special

reference to Prison warders

Distribute

HO - 03

1030 1045 Tea Break

1045 1200 Session- II: Panel Discussion: Addressing

Prison warders

Invite Prison

officer &

correctional staff

as resource person

1200 1215 Break

1215 1330 Session-III: Symptoms and Signs of Stress Ask them to list 2

symptoms at all

levels

1330 1430 Lunch

1430 1530 Session- IV: Effects of stress

Distribute

HO 04

Discussion with

Psychiatrist and

Psychologist

1530 1545 Tea Break

1545 1645 Session- V: Signs, symptoms, effects:

discussion cum video show

Video to be

arranged by trainer

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DAY 3

Time (Hrs.) Content Remarks

0900 0915 Recap of Day 2

0915 1030 Session -I: Stress Management Techniques

1

Yoga, breathing, meditation, mindfulness

Distribute

HO - 05

1030 1045 Tea Break

1045 1200 Session II: Stress Management

Techniques 2

Action, emotion, acceptance-oriented

approaches

Role play

1200 1215 Break

1215 1330 Session-III :- Stress Management

Techniques 3

Art, music, aroma, clapping, laughing

therapy, ABC techniques, etc.

Ask them to

identify their

specific way of

coping

1330 1430 Lunch

1430 1530 Session- IV: Relaxation Techniques 1

Concept, importance

Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation

Benson relaxation response

Distribute

HO - 06

1530 1545 Tea Break

1545 1645 Session-V: Self-analysis

Each one of the participants takes one

source of stress, and explain in detail how it

affects personal and family life

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DAY 4

Time (Hrs.) Content Remarks

0900 0915 Recap

0915 1030 Session I: Relaxation Techniques 2

Guided Imagery meditation, Body scan

meditation, Mindfulness meditation

Practice one

technique, video

show

1030 1045 Tea

1045 1200 Session II: Work-life balance:

Concept and reasons for the imbalance

Distribute HO 7

1200 1215 Break

1215 1330 Session-III: Methods to manage work-life

balance

Ask them to

identify any 2

strategies used by

them for

balancing

1330 1430 Lunch

1430 1530 Session- IV: Case presentation

Interact with

colleagues and

present how they

balance

1530 1545 Tea Break

1545 1645 Session- IV: Article Analysis Article to be

distributed earlier

and ask the

trainees to read

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DAY 5

Time (Hrs.) Content Remarks

0900 0915 Recap

0915 1030 Session - I: Defining and importance of a

healthy lifestyle

Distribute HO 8

1030 1045 Tea Break

1045 1200 Session- II: Components of healthy

lifestyle

Write one

component which

drains your

energy

1200 1315 Session-III: Poster presentation Distribute

required materials

1315 1430 Lunch

1430 1530 Session IV:

Assessment: Perceived Stress Scale

Post evaluation, Feedback, Summarizing

the learnings

1530 1730 Session- V: Valedictory Address &

Distribution of Certificates

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DAY WISE TASKS

5-DAYS COURSE

Day 1

Registration

Inauguration

Detailed Introduction

Expectations of the course

Course Overview

Ground Rules

Course Guide

Distribution of the training kit (Training material, name badges, note pads, etc.)

Training

Group Discussion

Day 2

Recap of Day-1

Training

Post Lunch

Signs, symptoms, and effects (playing of YouTube clips or videos)

Day 3

Recap of Day-2

Training

Post Lunch

Self-analysis

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Day 4

Recap of Day-3

Practising relaxation techniques

Post Lunch

Case presentation

Article analysis

Day 5

Recap of Day-4

Learning points of all sessions

Training

Poster presentation

Feedback session

Post Lunch

Valediction

Certificate

Group Photo with Chief Guest

The course coordinator should compile the feedback of the participants and

submit to the Head of Training Institute.

End of Course

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PART B

1. COURSE GRID

2. LEARNING EVENTS

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COURSE GRID

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COURSE GRID

Stress Concepts and

General Adaptation

Syndrome (GAS)

Causes/Reasons of Stress

Sources of stress with

special reference to Prison

Warders

Signs and Symptoms of

Stress

Effects of Stress

Stress Management

Techniques

Relaxation Techniques

Work-Life Balance

Healthy Lifestyle

02 03

01

04 05 06

07 08 09

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LEARNING EVENTS

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SPECIALISED COURSE FOR PRISON WARDERS

(WARDER TO CHIEF HEAD WARDER)

ON STRESS MANAGEMENT

(ONE WEEK)

LEARNING EVENT

Unit 1

Learning Unit Stress Concept and General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Training

Objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to explain the concept of Stress and General Adaptation

Syndrome

Enabling Objectives

At the end of the

training, participants

will be able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. Explain the

definition, concept,

and importance of

stress

- Stress and

its nature

- Benefits of

stress

Lecture-cum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

60 Life Skills

Trainer

2. List the types of

stress

- Acute

- Episodic

- Chronic

- Eustress

- Distress

Lecture-cum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

60 Life Skills

Trainer

3.Explain the

General Adaptation

Syndrome (GAS)

- Three stages

- Alarm

- Exhaustion

- Resistance

Lecture-cum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

60 Life Skills

Trainer

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LEARNING EVENT

Unit 2

Learning Unit Causes/Reasons of Stress

Training

Objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to explain the causes of stress in day-to-day life

Enabling Objectives

At the end of the

training, participants

will be able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins.)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. List the stressors Stressors

- Personal

- Physical

- Emotional

-Psycho-social

- Environmental

- Family

Lecture-cum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

90 Life

Skills

Trainer

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LEARNING EVENT

Unit 3

Learning Unit Sources of stress with special reference to Prison warders

Training

Objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to analyse the stress experienced by

Prison warders

Enabling Objectives

At the end of the

training, participants

will be able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. Explain the sources

of stress experienced by

Prison warders

-Related factors

-Higher

officials

- Colleagues

- Inmates

Lecturecum-

Discussion

Colour card,

Display

board,

Projector

60 Correctional

Officers in

prison

2.Explain the nature of

stress experienced by

them personally

- Personal

experience

Sharing,

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

30 Correctional

Officers in

prison

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LEARNING EVENT

Unit 4

Learning Unit Signs and symptoms of stress

Training

objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to explain the signs and symptoms of stress

Enabling Objectives-

At the end of the

training, participants

will be able to

Content Method Media Time

(Mins.)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. Identify various signs

and symptoms of stress

experienced by

correctional officers

- Physical

- Cognitive

- Emotional

- Behavioral

- Mental

- Imagery

Group

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

90 Psychologist Checklist

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LEARNING EVENT

Unit 5

Learning

Unit

Effects of Stress

Training

Objective.

At the end of the training, participants will be able to explain the effects of stress

Enabling

Objectives

At the end of the

training,

participants will

be able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. Describe the

consequences of

stress

experienced by

Prison warders

Consequences

-Prison

warders

Gallery

walk,

Discussion

Display

Board,

Marker

45 Psychiatrist

Doctor

Q/A

2. Explain the

effects of stress at

all levels

- Physical

- Psychological

- Cognitive

- Behavioral

- Workplace

Lecturecum-

Discussion

White

Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

45 Psychiatrist

Doctor

Checklist

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LEARNING EVENT- 6

Unit 6

Learning Unit Stress Management Techniques

Training

Objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to demonstrate the coping mechanism and therapeutic

techniques

Enabling Objectives

At the end of the

training, participants

will be able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. Explain the stress

management techniques

in their life

-Stress

management

techniques

Lecturecum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

60 Psychologist Q/A

2. Demonstrate the

techniques to cope with

stress positively in the

workplace

- Coping

mechanisms

- Breathing

exercises

- Mindfulness

Role play White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

30 Yoga

Instructor

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LEARNING EVENT

Unit 7

Learning Unit Relaxation Techniques

Training

Objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to demonstrate the relaxation techniques to combat

everyday stress

Enabling

Objectives

At the end of the

training,

participants will be

able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. Explain the

relaxation

techniques

-Jacobson

Progressive Muscle

Relaxation

-Benson Relaxation

Response

- Guided

Imagery Meditation

-Body Scan

Meditation

-Mindfulness

Meditation

Lecture-cum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

30 Experts

2. Demonstrate the

relaxation

techniques step by

step

Videos,

Demonstration

Projection

System, Yoga

mat

120 Experts

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LEARNING EVENT

Unit 8

Learning

Unit

Work-Life Balance

Training

Objective

At the end of the training, participants will be able to demonstrate and explain the strategies to maintain

balance work-life balance

Enabling Objectives

At the end of the

training, participants

will be able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1. Explain the

importance of the

concept of work-life

balance

-Healthy

work-life

balance

- Benefits

Lecture-cum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

30 In-house/

Guest

faculty

Q/A

2. Identify the

reasons for

imbalance.

- Reasons for

imbalance

Lecture-cum-

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

30 In-house/

Guest

faculty

3. Demonstrate the

strategies to

maintain work-life

balance

- Techniques

to maintain

work-life

balance

Demonstration White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

30 In-house/

Guest

faculty

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LEARNING EVENT

Unit 9

Learning Unit Healthy Lifestyle

Training

Objective

At the end of training, participants will be able to explain the components of healthy lifestyle

Enabling Objectives

At the end of the

training, participants

will be able to -

Content Method Media Time

(Mins)

Trainer Performance

Aid

Assessment

1.Explain the concept

of a healthy lifestyle

and its importance

Healthy Lifestyle

- Concept

- Benefits

Lecture,

Gallery

walk,

Discussion

White Board,

Marker,

Projection

System

90 In-house/

Guest

faculty

2.Explainthe

components of a

healthy and stress-free

life

- Sleep

- Healthy diet

- Exercise

- Substance usage

- Gadgets/media

- Positive approach

towards life

Poster

presentation

Chart,

Colours,

Display

Board

90 In-House/

Guest

faculty

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PART-C

RESOURCE MATERIAL

Section-1 Handouts

Section 2 Checklist

Section 3 Story

Section 4- Article

Section 5 Exercises

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LIST OF RESOURCE MATERIAL

Section-1 Handouts

HO - 1 General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

HO - 2 Causes/Reasons/Sources of stress

HO - 3 Sources of warders

HO - 4 Effects of Stress

HO - 5 Tips to manage stress

HO- 6 Relaxation Techniques: Steps to follow

HO - 7 Strategies to improve work-life balance

HO - 8 Healthy Lifestyle

Section 2 Checklist

CL 1 Signs & Symptoms of stress

Section 3 Story

Section - 4 Article

Peter Finn (1998). Correctional Officer Stress: A Cause for Concern and

Additional Help. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute

of Justice.

https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/62_2_9_0.pdf

Section 5 Exercises

EX 1 Perceived Stress Scale

EX 2 Personal Life Events Analysis

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HANDOUTS

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HO-1

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

General Adaptation Syndrome is the three-stage process that describes the

physiological changes the body goes through when under stress. The three stages

are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Alarm

perceive something as stressful, and then the body initiates the fight-or-flight

response which is a physiological response to stress. This natural reaction

prepares you to either flee or protect yourself in dangerous situations.

Resistance The resistance stage is when your body tries to repair itself after

the initial shock of stress. If the perceived stress continues, the body stays

activated at a higher metabolic level in an effort to offset the persistent

stress. If the stressful situation comes to an end, during the resistance stage, the

body will then return to normal. However, if the stressor remains, the body will

stay in a state of alert, and stress hormones continue to be produced. This

physical response can lead to a person struggling to concentrate and becoming

irritable.

Exhaustion Prolonged exposure to the stressor will result in the depletion of

system and drain your physical, emotional, and mental resources to the point

where your body no longer has the strength to fight stress. This can lead to a

variety of health issues and illnesses, including heart disease, digestive

problems, depression, and diabetes.

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HO- 2

Stress: Causes/Reasons

Causes/Reasons/Sources of stress

Personal stressors

o Everyday challenges

o Abuses (physical, verbal, sexual)

o Type A personality and stress

o Poor sleep, lack of nutritious diet

o Moving to a new home

o Taking care of an elderly or sick

family member

Psycho-social stressors

o Emotional problems (frustration,

depression, anxiety, anger, grief,

guilt, low self-esteem)

o Conflicts

o Internal pressures

o Social pressures

o Retiring

Physical Stressors

o Illness or injury

o Headaches, fatigue, indigestion

o long-term health problems

o Pregnancy and becoming a parent

o Menstruation period and

menopause stage

Workplace Stressors

o Starting a new job/loss of a job

o A long hour and increased demand

o Conflict among co-workers

o Lack of support from a supervisor

o Unexpected/unwanted transfer of

work location

Family-related stressors

o Family separations (due to work

relocations or other reason)

o Marital conflict

o difficult relationships with parents,

siblings, friends or children

o Illness or death of a family

member

o Parenting or child care challenges

Environmental Stressors

o Reminders of war

o Poor housing conditions

o Pollution and noise

o Political conflict in the community

o Natural disasters

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HO - 3

Role ambiguity

Rotating shift work

Understaffing

Overtime

Supervisor demands

Threat of inmate violence and actual violence

Problem with coworkers/colleagues

Family problem

Health issues, etc.

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HO 4

Effects of Stress

Lack of sleep or appetite, anxiety, irritation, inability to concentrate,

physical illness, behavioral issues, addiction to abuses, anger, depression,

lacking energy, lack of teamwork, absenteeism, emptiness, distancing

themselves from friends, family, loss of pleasure in regular activities, etc.

Brainstorming (Trainer asks)

Questions for discussion

1. How does this stress impact us?

2. What are some of the consequences you notice in yourself when you are in the

workplace?

3. How does it affect your thoughts and feelings?

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HO 5

Tips to manage stress:

Identify the sources of stress in your life

of stress management

Make time for fun and relaxation

Maintain balance with a healthy lifestyle

Learn to manage your time more effectively.

Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of

becoming angry, defensive, or passive.

Set limits appropriately and say no to requests that would create excessive stress in

your life.

Use Quick Stress Relievers (deep breathing, walking, listening to music, etc.)

Develop Stress-Relieving Habits (regular exercise, meditation, self-care, etc.)

Eliminate Stressors When You Can

Questions for discussion

1. What are some of the positive ways you are following to manage stress?

2. Share some of your ideas to deal with stress in the workplace in positive ways.

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HO 06

Relaxation Techniques

The relaxation response is the opposite of the stress response. It's a state of

profound rest that can be elicited in many ways. With regular practice, you create

a well of calm to dip into as the need arises.

Steps for relaxation techniques

Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation

www.juniperpublishers.com/jojnhc/pdf/JOJNHC.MS.ID.555726.pdf

Benson Relaxation Response

www.hnfs.com/content/dam/hnfs/tw/common/pdf/WellnessProgramMaterials/

StressManagement/PF1110x077RelaxationResponse.pdf

Guided Imagery Meditation

www.smithcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/files/downloads/special-placeguided-

imagery(1).pdf

Body Scan Meditation

www.ggia.berkeley.edu/?ACT=141&path=practicebody_scan_meditation pdf

Mindfulness meditation

https://www.bowdoin.edu/counseling/pdf/beginning-mindfulnessmeditation.

pdf

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HO 7

Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is a state of equilibrium in which a person prioritises both

his and her professional and personal obligations equally. It refers to the level of

Work-life balance involves minimization of work-related stress and establishing a

stable and sustainable way to work while maintaining health and general wellbeing.

Strategies to improve work-life balance

Accept that there is no 'perfect' work-life balance.

Find a job that you love.

Prioritize your health.

Don't be afraid to unplug.

Take time off from work

Make time for yourself and your loved ones.

Set boundaries and work hours.

Set goals and priorities (and stick to them).

Creating a work leisure plan

Leaving out activities that waste time and energy

Outsourcing and Delegating work

Set enough time for relaxation

Prioritizing work

Avoid the trap of perfectionism.

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HO 8

Healthy life style

A healthy lifestyle keeps you fit, energetic, and at reduced risk for disease.

According to WHO, Healthy living is a way of living that helps you enjoy more

aspects of your life. It is a way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill

or dying early. Health is not just about avoiding a disease or illness. A healthy

lifestyle simply means doing things that make you happy and feel good. For one

person, that may mean walking 2 km five times a week, eating fast food once a

week, spending time with the family, etc.

o A way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early

o A way of living that helps you enjoy more aspects of your life

o A way of living that helps your whole family. When you adopt a healthy

lifestyle, you provide a more positive role model for other people in your

family, especially children

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Section 2

CHECKLIST

Signs, symptoms, stress management

http://www.covenantcc.co/sovlib/external_articles/stress_assessment_mana

gement_checklist.pdf

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Section 3

Stress story: A glass of water

A lecturer was giving a lecture to his student on stress management. He raised a

you hold

it.

If I hold it for a minute, it is OK.

If I hold it for an hour, I will feel an ache in my arm.

If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed.

If we carry our worries/burdens all the time, the burden becomes increasingly

heavier and we will feel paralyzed or incapable of doing anything

Moral:

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Section 4

Article:

Peter Finn (1998). Correctional Officer Stress: A Cause for Concern and

Additional Help. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National

Institute of Justice.

https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/62_2_9_0.pdf

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Section 6

Assessment tool:

Individual Self-assessment Personal Life Events Analysis

Perceived Stress Scale

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Personal Life Events Analysis

The life events are summarized, please read carefully. To know the level of stress

(distress) in your life, circle the value (number) at the right of each of the

following events if it has occurred within the past 12 months:

Events Value

Death of spouse 100

Violence at home 95

Divorce 73

Marital separation 65

Conflict or violence in the community 65

Death of family member 63

Personal injury or illness 53

Marriage 50

Fired from job 47

Marital reconciliation 45

Retirement from job 45

Change in family member's health 44

Pregnancy 40

Addition to family (for e.g., new baby, relative moves in, etc.) 39

Significant change in job duties 39

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Change in financial status 38

Death of close friend 37

Career change 36

Change in number of marital arguments 35

Loss of housing due to lack of finances 30

Physical relocation/housing changes to work requirements 29

Change in work responsibilities 29

Son or daughter leaving home 29

Trouble with in-laws 29

Outstanding personal achievement 28

Spouse begins or ceases working 26

Starting or finishing school 26

Change (decline) of living conditions 25

Revision of personal habits 24

Trouble with boss 23

Change in work hours or conditions 20

Change in residence 20

Change in schools 20

Change in recreational habits 19

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Change in religious activities 19

Change in social activities 18

Change in sleeping habits 16

Change in number of family gatherings 15

Change in eating habits 15

Vacation 13

Celebration of a major holiday 12

How to analyse your score:

After finishing ask the participants to add the values which they are circled.

Ask to write down the total score: ______

If the total score is more than 150, then the stress level is high

Guide them to practice the coping skills which are suitable for them to reduce

stress in day-to-day life. Also, consistent practice doesn't increase the level of

stress.

The higher the score, the harder you need to work at staying physically well.

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Perceived Stress Scale

The questions in this scale ask you about your feelings and thoughts during the

last month. In each case, you will be asked to indicate by circling how often you

felt or thought a certain way.

Name ____________________________________ Date _________ Age

________ Gender : M/ F Education: ___________

Designation: _____________________________________

For each question choose from the following alternatives:

0 - never 1 - almost never 2 - sometimes 3 - fairly often 4 - very often

S. No Statement 0 1 2 3 4

In the last month how often:

1. Have you been upset because of something

that happened unexpectedly?

2. Have you felt that you were unable to control

important things in your life?

3. Have you felt nervous and stressed?

4. Have you felt confident about your ability to

handle your personal problems?

5. Have you felt that things were going your

way?

6. Have you found that you could not cope with

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all the things that you do?

7. Have you been able to control irritations in

your life?

8. Have you felt that you were on top of things?

9. Have you been angered because of things that

happened that were outside of your control?

10. Have you felt difficulties were piling up so

high you could not overcome them?

Reference: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure

of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behaviour, 24, 385-396

Calculating Your PSS Score

You can determine your PSS score by following these directions:

change the scores like this:

0 = 4, 1 = 3, 2 = 2, 3 = 1, 4 = 0.

___________.

indicating higher perceived stress.

Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress.

Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress.

Scores ranging from 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress.

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REFERENCE MATERIAL

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LIST OF REFERENCE BOOKS/JOURNALS/REPORTS

1. DE! Stress your life, Darren Wicher

2. Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman

3. Life Matters: Creating a Dynamic Balance of Work, Family, Time, and

Money, Stephen R. Covey

4. Master Your Time, Master Your Life, Brain Tracy

5. Stress Management Tips, Techniques, and Ideas to Find Peace and Get

Rid of Stress and Anxiety for Life, Matt Burton, 2019

6. Mindfulness for Stress Management: 50 Ways to Improve Your Mood and

Cultivate Calmness, Dr. Robert Schachter, 2019

7. How to reduce workplace conflict and stress, Anna Maravelas, 2005.

8. Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Edmund Jacobson

9. Stress management for beginners, Mark Madison

10.The Relaxation Response, Herbert Benson

11.www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-toreduce-

stress

12.www.positivepsychology.com/stress-management-techniques-tips-burn-out

13.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Relaxation_Response

14.www.worklifebalance.com

15.https://www.mindtools.com/page6.html

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Note for the Facilitator for the Panel Discussion:

Instructions to Course Coordinator

Invite a member from each of the agencies to have a panel discussion

While conducting the panel discussion, faculty should act as a Moderator

The Moderator should introduce the theme and then the panellists. Each

panellist can be given around 15 time to speak and discuss the role of

their agencies and areas where coordination is required. After all panellists have

spoken, the panel should be open for discussion with question from the

participants. The key points of each speaker should be summed up by the

moderator and the discussion should be concluded by the moderator well within

time. The participants should be instructed to ask specific questions to the

panellists.

Group Discussion:

Each Participant should be encouraged to participate. Establish Ground Rules first.

Cull out the important points that emerge from the discussion

Role Play

Develop and Present your Scenario

As a group, come up with a scenario (or case study) that illustrates stress

management techniques. Make your situation as realistic as possible. Develop this

brief scenario together, assigning a role to each person in your group

In your role play, you must include/demonstrate the following:

o Healthy ways of coping to stress

o Unhealthy ways of coping to stress

o Stress management in different situations

o Coping both positive and negative stress

o Simple techniques to be used in walks of the life

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Activity: Gallery walk (Effects of Stress)

o Allow participants to walk around the room, posting their thoughts on how stress

affects them on these various levels. List your reactions/thoughts on the flip chart

pages posted throughout the room.

o After they have all had an opportunity to write down their contributions, ask

participants to observe all the responses by walking around the room (gallery

walk). Ask for volunteers to read the cumulative group responses on each flip

chart page.

o Observe that this exercise shows us that there are many ways that stress can

affect us on so many levels.

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APPENDICES

1. REGISTRATION FORM

2. PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT

3. POST-COURSE ASSESSMENT

4. FEEDBACK FORM

5.

6. FIELD-VISIT FORMAT

7. ASSESSMENT MCQ

8. NOTE FOR THE FACILITATOR ON PANEL DISCUSSION

9. PRISON STATISTICS, 2021 (IN BRIEF)

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APPENDIX- 1

(Name of the Training Institute)

(Name of the Course)

(Dates)

REGISTRATION FORM

___________________________________________________________________

PARTICIPANT DETAILS

ORGANIZATION DETAILS

RESIDENTIAL DETAILS

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APPENDIX- 2

PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT EXERCISE

Answer the following

________________________________________________________________________________

S. No. Name of Unit Pre-Assessment

(As given in the Course Grid) (Knowledge-level before training)

Absolutely Yes Not Sure No knowledge

____ _____________________________ ____________ _______ ___________

1. Are you aware of......

2. Do you have an understanding of.....

..... ...... ...... ...... ......

______________________________________________________________________________

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APPENDIX- 3

POST-COURSE ASSESSMENT EXERCISE

Answer the following

________________________________________________________________________________

S. No. Name of Unit Post-Assessment

(As given in the Course Grid) (Knowledge-level after-training)

Absolutely Yes Not Sure No knowledge

____ _____________________________ ____________ _______ ___________

1. Are you aware of......

2. Do you have an understanding of.....

..... ...... ...... ...... ......

______________________________________________________________________________

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APPENDIX- 4

FEEDBACK FORM

.

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Substantially

4

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Date: Name:

Designation:

Place: Organisation:

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APPENDIX- 5

on

(Name of the Training Course)

(Duration)

________

1. Name of the Training Institution :

2. Whether the Course was conducted :

In

3. Title of the Course :

4. Duration of the Course :

5. Number of participants :

(Attach final list of participants)

6. Details of Training Facilitators :

(Name/Designation/Organization)

(In-House/Guest)

7. States/UTs represented :

8. Details of Sessions with working hours :

9. List of Training Material distributed :

10. Details of Methods/Methodology used:

11. Feedback of participants :

(Attach copies of Feedback Forms)

12. Summary of the Feedback :

13. Summary of the Pre/Post Assessments :

14. Any areas of improvement noticed :

15. Overall impression of the Course :

Coordinator

Signature

(Name of the Course Coordinator)

Designation

Date

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APPENDIX 6

FIELD VISIT REPORT FORMAT

Format of Field Visit Report

Name of the trainee officer :

Batch No. :

Officer in charge of the visit :

Name of the Institute/organization visited :

Time and Date of visit :

Subject for which visit is made :

Signature of the trainee

Signature of the officer in charge of the visit

Structure of the Report

Introduction about the institute

Origin and history of the institute

Primary duties and functions of the institute

Officer with whom interacted

Report of the Visit [write summary of learnings from the visit] \

Any other Comments/ remarks about the visit and the

learnings from the visit.

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APPENDIX 7

NOTE FOR THE FACILITATOR ON THE PANEL DISCUSSION

Instructions to Course Coordinator

Invite a member from each of the agencies to have a panel discussion

While conducting the panel discussion, faculty should act as a Moderator

The Moderator should introduce the theme and then the panellists. Each

panellist can be given around 15 time to speak and discuss the role of

their agencies and areas where coordination is required. After all, panellists have

spoken, the panel should be open for discussion with question from the

participants. The key points of each speaker should be summed up by the

moderator and the discussion should be concluded by the moderator well within

time. The participants should be instructed to ask specific questions to the

panellists.

Group Discussion:

Each Participant should be encouraged to participate. Establish Ground Rules first.

Cull out the important points that emerge from the discussion

Action Plan: Group Work Activity

Prison based Rehabilitation programs

Participants should be divided into groups of 5-6 members of all ranks (warder, to

Superintendent) and all should brainstorm and discuss what goals to set for prisoner

rehabilitation programs in a particular prison. Action Plan should be time bound and

can be short term, medium term and long term. Work Sheets, Flip chart sheets and

sketch pen should be distributed to all the groups and facilitator should ensure that all

contribute their ideas. Each goal should make clear the responsibility-what you can do

at your level (e.g. at Deputy Superintendent level), what can be done by others (e.g. at

headquarters). Further review of action is essential. Make clear that there is a start and

end date to the action, so the Plan is time bound.

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APPENDIX - 8

PRISON STATISTICS INDIA 2021

Total Number of Prison Inmates as on 31.12.2021

Male : 5,31,025

Female : 22,918

Transgender : 91

Prison Population : 5,54,034

Prisoner Types and Demography

Convicts Undertrials Detenues Others

Male 117846 Male 409346 Male 3381 Male 452

Female 4990 Female 17745 Female 88 Female 95

Transgender 16 Transgender 74 Transgender 01 Transgender 00

Total 122852

Total 427165

Total 3470

Total 547

Number of Jails, Capacity, Population and Occupancy Rate in India at the end of 2021

Type of Jail Number Authorized

Capacity

Population of

Inmates

Occupancy

Rate (%)

Central Jail 148 193536 239311 123.7

District Jail 424 163606 254214 155.4

Sub Jail 564 45436 46736 102.9

Special Jail 41 7473 6582 88.1

Open Jail 88 5953 2178 36.6

Women Jail 32 6767 3808 56.3

Borstal School 19 1775 745 42.0

Others 03 1063 460 43.3

Total 1319 425609 554034 130.2

Source : NCRB, MHA (2021) https://ncrb.gov.in/en/prison-statistics-india-2021

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