Prisons as Pathways to Rehabilitation or Criminality? A Case of Haripur Jail

This research investigated the function of Pakistani jails, namely the Haripur Central Jail located in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa area, in the process of reintegrating ex-offenders. Semi-structured questionnaires and interviews were used in this study to collect data both qualitatively and quantitatively. The sample was N = 222 prisoners, including convicted individuals, prison employees, probation officials, and former convicts, participated in screening interviews. NVivo 12 was used for data analysis by employing a methodical approach torandom sampling. The study found that in addition to moving prisons, prisonofficials needed a great deal of information, tools, and facilities. The study alsoshowed that there was a lack of proper government and public assistance, as well as the necessity for uniform written laws controlling the reintegration of ex- offenders, particularly for those accused of offenses connected to terrorism. The study concluded that the only way to improve the prison's ability to rehabilitate inmates is to implement systemic reforms to the institution.