Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) in collaboration with Sri Lanka’s Helping Hand Psychological Hospital and the Institute for Correctional Studies (ICOST), has conducted a training programme titled “International Professional Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Counselling Skills.”
The programme, held from 25th to 27th October 2026 was participated by 50 officers and civil staff involved in various roles of inmate-rehabilitation.
The closing ceremony was graced by the Minister of State for Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, Uz. Moosa Fathuhy Adam. In addition to the chief guest, the ceremony was attended by the Commissioner of Prisons Hassan Zareer, the team from Helping Hand Psychological Hospital, commissioned officers, civil directors and other invited guests.
The training programme focused on enhancing the mental well-being of inmates and provided participants with essential counselling techniques, while the sessions also addressed challenges faced in the workplace, issues related to gender discrimination and tools for maintaining the mental health and well-being of officers and staff.
