STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR PRISONERS AT LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN KELAS IIA NARKOTIKA JAKARTA

Abstract

Life in a correctional institution is essentially a microcosm of life in society. Prisoners face various problems, ranging from the lack of prison facilities to inadequate fulfilment of their needs and various irregularities that occur. Although the only right that can be taken away from prisoners is deprivation of liberty, in prison, they are faced with the loss of other rights such as a sense of security, autonomy over themselves, and even the opportunity to have intensive contact with their families. This condition often puts prisoners under pressure, leading to frustration and depression. Unfortunately, conditions in prison do not allow them to relax due to the lack of entertainment facilities provided by the prison. The mental health of prisoners has not been given serious attention by the prison authorities, as evidenced by the absence of facilities and infrastructure that support this problem, such as psychological consultation services and media that can be used for entertainment and relaxation. It is hoped that this service program can bring a healing spirit that helps inmates relieve boredom and stress in prison. The activity format should be fun but not neglect the messages that need to be conveyed, such as a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and communication. The activities are carried out in several forms, including watching movies and interactive discussions, which aim to express prisoners' emotions and discuss how to manage them. To break the ice, other activities such as quizzes and games are also carried out.