TIJ emphasizes mind-set shift and social partnership in improving prisoners’ quality of life in a comprehensive fashion

Thailand has seen a fruitful decade of formulating and implementing deliberate policies on fair treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates. This vulnerable group has to face challenges in a space mainly designed for men.

October 31, 2006, marked the inception of “Inspire,” initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who recognized the importance of women prisoners and their children who are usually neglected by the justice system. Later on December 21, 2010, the effort has led to “The Bangkok Rules” formally known as “United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measures of Women…