This Department firmly believes in "hate for crime but not for criminal". It also recognizes the fact that the notion of a safe society cannot be realised merely by detention unless the offender is corrected and reformed while being in prison. Towards this objective, the Department has undertaken a number of measures.

Punjab Prisons is a progressive department that aims at ensuring the return of the offender to society as a useful citizen. The gradual transformation of Prisons’ administration, in line with the correctional philosophy and rehabilitative approach towards the jail inmates, has resulted in a wholesome and healthy environment in jails. Today, the Department not only lays a great emphasis on the moral education of the inmates but also carries a holistic approach with a view to facilitating the post-release reintegration of the prisoners with mainstream society.