He dealt with the issue of humanity in the prison as it has been ignored in the past. The role of the psychologist must be reconceptualised within a more humane psychology, as was proposed by the existential-phenomenological, humanistic, systematic, holistic and ecological schools of thought in contemporary psychology, emphasised Dr de Vos. According to Dr Vos all of these fields of psychology have their established principles that are aimed at instilling a humane approach to the correctional officials. A human being has the capacity to overcome setbacks in life. All humans are equal and should be handled with dignity.
All human beings have the freedom of choice.
Psychological Services said, The workshop was a success. Now focus will be on policy formulation . Ms Bergh mentioned that the Chief Directorate has to formulate a rehabilitation policy that will be based on all the workshops that were held in that Chief Directorate. The policy to be formulated will serve as a guide to all the correctional officials how they should deal with the rehabilitation and development of offenders. It is important to note other topics of discussion that were carefully conceptualised by the organising committee.