The production-based workshop activities carried out in prisons have the potential to create lasting change in the lives of prisoners. This system supports not only production but also the individual's rehabilitation, the development of self-confidence, and the restoration of a sense of belonging to society. As the prisoner engages in the production process, they acquire a profession, take on responsibility, and redefine their role in society.
When this process is supported by vocational training and combined with fundamental human needs such as hope, personal development, and social integration, prisons transform into spaces of change. With the knowledge and skills gained within the prison environment, prisoners can return to life after release with stronger steps - not just with a job, but with a renewed identity. Prison workshops go beyond economic profit; they are structures that foster discipline, respect, and social responsibility.
In this presentation, I aim to share the individual and societal impacts of production-oriented enforcement models, enriched with field examples, human stories, and implementation results. My goal is to offer participants an experience that is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Moderated by Michelle Carpentier
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Murat YILMAZ
Prison Director, Dalaman Open Prison, Türkiye
For 32 years, he has held various positions in different prisons affiliated with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Türkiye. He has taken on responsibilities in many roles, ranging from prison guard to administrative duties. All of the institutions where he has worked are prisons located in different regions of Türkiye, each with varying capacities, types of operations, and prisoner profiles with diverse criminal backgrounds. The experience he gained at each institution enabled him to play an active role in the implementation of projects focused on prisoner management, vocational rehabilitation, social adaptation, and production.
