Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 29, 2026 — The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has successfully concluded a two-day workshop on Strengthening Correctional Management, Rehabilitation and Reintegration, held on October 27–28, 2026, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.
Supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the workshop brought together key institutions and stakeholders from across the custodial and community-based justice systems to examine strategies for strengthening correctional management, enhancing rehabilitation programmes, and promoting the effective use of non-custodial measures.
The sessions provided a platform for participants to exchange knowledge, examine best practices, aMinistry Concludes Workshop on Strengthening Correctional Management, Rehabilitation and Reintegration
nd explore practical approaches to improving correctional services and outcomes. Discussions focused on the importance of rehabilitation, accountability, and reintegration in building a more effective and responsive criminal justice system.
Particular emphasis was placed on the role of rehabilitation in reducing the risk of reoffending and equipping individuals with the skills, support, and opportunities necessary to make positive contributions to society following their release. The discussions also highlighted the value of non-custodial measures in supporting appropriate alternatives to imprisonment while promoting accountability and community safety.
The successful conclusion of the workshop represents an important step in advancing dialogue and collaboration among justice sector stakeholders on strengthening correctional practices and improving rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs remains committed to supporting a criminal justice system that balances accountability with rehabilitation, promotes public safety, and creates meaningful opportunities for individuals to reintegrate successfully into their communities.
Through continued engagement with national and international partners, the Ministry will seek to advance approaches that strengthen correctional management, improve justice sector outcomes, and contribute to safer and more resilient communities throughout the Federation.
