Ghana Prisons Service

About Us

The Ghana Prisons Service as a key stakeholder of the Criminal Justice System of Ghana contributes to the maintenance of internal security by maintaining an efficient, humane, and safe reformatory penal system operated within the laws of Ghana. We believe in humanity, vigilance, fortitude, and integrity while helping in the reintegration of ex-convicts into society. The service comprises forty-six prison establishments located in all the sixteen regions of Ghana. At the apex is the Prisons Headquarters in the Greater Accra Region which also houses the Director-General of Prisons and his two Deputies, seven Directors of Prisons, and other principal officeholders.

The Ghana Prisons Service is tasked with the safe custody of convicted persons from the courts as well as the provision of Reformation and Rehabilitation programmes for their successful resettlement into society. Our cherished values are humanity, vigilance, and fortitude…

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Latest News

NEIP TRAINS OFFICERS AND INMATES OF SUNYANI CENTRAL AND FEMALE PRISONS

80 officers and 212 prison inmates of the Sunyani Central and... read more

ULTRA MODERN MOSQUE COMMISSIONED AT WA CENTRAL PRISON

The Upper West Prison Command has benefited from an ultra modern... read more

DIRECTOR OF PRISONS GLORIA ESSANDOH WINS OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERSONALITY AWARD

The Director of Prisons (DOP) in charge of Health, Madam Gloria... read more

RESCUE LIVES FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL IN COLLABORATION WITH NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE

In a heartwarming display of solidarity and compassion, the Founder of... read more

WA PRISON ENGAGE WA FIRE SERVICE IN A FRIENDLY VOLLEYBALL MATCH

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Wa volleyball team, The Extinguishers,had... read more

YOUTH AND CRIME CAMPAIGN

The Youth and Crime Campaign this week honored an invitation from... read more

THE “YOUTH AND CRIME” CAMPAIGN

Students of the Accra Technical Training Center (ATTC) were sensitized today,... read more

18 INMATES GRADUATES FROM RABONI BIBLE SCHOOL IN HO

18 inmates From the Ho Central Prison on Thursday 29th August... read more