OBJECTIVE:

The Global Justice Resource Centre (California, USA), in collaboration with the Wellbeing Research Centre and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts at UCSI University (Malaysia), PRAWA (Nigeria), and MindTech (Finland), successfully hosted an international webinar titled “Understanding Crisis Management in Correctional Settings (Prisons and Rehabilitation Centers)” on October 8, 2025.

This insightful session brought together global experts and academics to explore the evolution of crisis management, mental health support, and innovative strategies in correctional and rehabilitation institutions. The discussions focused on effective psychiatric crisis responses, counselling roles, trauma informed care, de-escalation techniques, and the integration of artificial intelligence and smart technologies in prison management.

The webinar also examined ethical dilemmas, staff burnout, and institutional challenges faced in ensuring inmate well-being and safety. Through shared perspectives from the USA, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Finland, participants gained a deeper understanding of how cross-cultural and multidisciplinary approaches can enhance institutional resilience and rehabilitation outcomes.