Juvenile Reformarory House’s Success in International Cooking Competition

ICPA 2025 Presentation by Sabri Hatipoğlu and Ali Çınar (PID227)

Authors

Sabri Hatipoğlu

Social Worker, Urla Juvenile Reformatory House, Türkiye

Sabri Hatipoğlu has worked as a Social Worker for 21 years within the Psycho-Social Support Unit in penal institutions affiliated with the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses under the Ministry of Justice. In this role, he carries out individual counseling, group work, social and cultural activities, and projects aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of all convicted and detained individuals, including vulnerable groups such as children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Most recently, he has been working at the Urla Juvenile Reformatory, the only institution in Türkiye specifically for convicted female juveniles. In this unique setting, he conducts specialized programs and projects, particularly focused on vocational training, to support the rehabilitation and future integration of these girls into society.

Ali Çınar

Psychologist, Urla Juvenile Reformatory House, Türkiye

As a psychologist working within the penal institutions affiliated with the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses under the Ministry of Justice, he has dedicated 13 years to promoting the psychological well-being, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of incarcerated individuals. His responsibilities have included conducting individual therapy sessions, facilitating group counseling, carrying out psychological assessments, and developing intervention programs tailored to inmates’ mental health needs.
Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with vulnerable groups such as children, women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, with the aim of supporting emotional stability and reducing the risk of recidivism through targeted psychological interventions.

Most recently, he has been serving at the Urla Juvenile Reformatory, the only correctional facility in Türkiye exclusively for convicted female juveniles. In this unique setting, he leads specialized psychological programs and collaborates on vocational training initiatives designed to strengthen the self-esteem and adaptive skills of the residents, supporting their personal development and successful reintegration into society after release.

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