Pakistan, April 13 -- Australia has reformed its policy in Criminal Justice System and made developments in corrections policies specific to female prisoners. In this regard architecture of prisons were designed, gender-specific needs of female prisoners were considered ie, reception, transportation, physical & mental health, education, employment, security, pregnancy and parenting.

Establishments of national health indicators (complex personality disorders, mental health screening unit, psychological and/or psychiatric issues, smoking cessation, diabetes prevention, heart health etc.) for female prisoners were introduced. Such practices significantly reduced the recidivism in Australia as good prison practices are essential for wellbein...