Dubai: The General Department of Correctional and Punitive Establishments at Dubai Police, in partnership with Al Masaood Automobiles, has recently organised a fundamentals of automotive mechanics course for male inmates.  

Brigadier Marwan Abdul Kareem Julfar, Director of the General Department of Correctional and Punitive Establishments at Dubai Police, said the course came within the principle of community partnership to which Dubai Police adhere; and to provide the inmates with needed skills and abilities that enable them to start afresh and immerse in the society and job market after they serve their sentence.

"Our programs tackle various psychological and emotional problems and help remove the barriers of fear and hesitation that may haunt the inmates after their release. They also aim to make it easier for the inmates to reintegrate back into mainstream society", he added.

Brig. Julfar further expressed the Department's keenness on standing by inmates and assisting them by promoting their products, thus stimulating them and providing psychological and financial support for them and their families. 

It's worth noting that in addition to organising a number of skills-building courses and workshops, the General Department of Correctional and Punitive Establishments at Dubai Police also hosts social and sports events all year round and implements international best practices in the field of inmates' rehabilitation programmes.