{
  "id": 19782837,
  "title": "Prisons Department aims to expand family rehab programme nationwide to curb recidivism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/prisons-department-aims-to-expand-family-rehab-programme-nationwide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T09:11:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1576959/prisons-department-aims-expand-family-rehab-programme-nationwide-curb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NIBONG TEBAL: The Malaysian Prisons Department aims to expand a pioneering family and parenting rehabilitation programme nationwide to curb recidivism among inmates, according to Deputy Commissioner-General Rosoman Abu Bakar. The Kompas Sejahtera initiative, which provides essential life skills to inmates before their reintegration into society, benefitted 224 male prisoners at the Seberang Prai Prison during its pilot run. The department hopes to roll out the programme across all correctional facilities in Malaysia, pending permission from the programme's creators. Kompas Sejahtera was developed in collaboration with Universiti Utara Malaysia and the National Population and Family Development Board. The Prisons Department is also working to certify the training for facilitators and seeking recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records. Rosoman emphasized that inmates leaving prison must develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills to return as responsible fathers, husbands, and members of society, thereby reducing the likelihood of re-offending. He urged the inmates to view the programme as a turning point, stressing that a father's role extends beyond financial provision to encompass love, attention, education, guidance, and character building.",
  "summary": "NIBONG TEBAL: The Prisons Department plans to expand a new family and parenting rehabilitation module nationwide to reduce recidivism rates among inmates.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian Prisons Department plans nationwide expansion of family rehab program.",
    "Kompas Sejahtera initiative benefits 224 male prisoners in pilot.",
    "Department aims to certify training and seek Malaysia Book of Records recognition."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Scaling this family-centric rehabilitation model nationwide shifts the correctional focus from simple confinement to social reintegration by equipping inmates with the essential parenting skills needed to prevent re-offending.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}