3 Guidance for reform
Guidance for reform aims to enable sentenced inmates to grow more aware of their responsibility for the offenses they committed, foster a sound mind and body, and acquire the knowledge and attitude needed in adapting to social life. It consists of general and special guidance for reform.
General guidance for reform is provided through lectures, gymnastics, events, interviews, consultations and advice, along with other methods, and with the aim of helping inmates to [1] understand their victims’ feelings and realize a sense of remorse, [2] lead a regular life with a sound way of thinking, thereby promoting their own mental and physical health, and [3] prepare for returning to society by mapping out a new life while acquiring the necessary skills to adapt to a societal life, etc.
Special guidance for reform is provided to sentenced inmates with difficulty in their reform and rehabilitation or smooth reintegration into society due to special obstacles, such as drug dependency or membership to organized crime groups, with the priority of guidance placed on the obstacle.
Table 2-4-2-2 shows the number of inmates who were enrolled in a special guidance for reform in the respective fiscal year.
Table 2-4-2-2 Sentenced inmates in a special guidance for reform
