A Calmer, Safer Facility Begins Within
Facilities that offer Vipassana Meditation report fewer disciplinary incidents, reduced aggression, and a calmer resident population. By strengthening emotional regulation and reducing hostility, this program helps create a safer environment for both staff and incarcerated individuals.
Benefits of Vipassana Meditation
Improves impulse control and emotional regulation
Reduces anxiety, anger and violence
Increases cooperation
Cultivates self-awarenes
Promotes well-being
How Vipassana Meditation Supports Correctional Goals
Public & Institutional Safety
Reduces aggression, impulsivity and infractions
Cost Management
Offered entirely free by trained volunteers
Residents’ Mental Health & Behavior
Reduces anxiety, anger, violence and increases cooperation
Lower Recidivism
Shown to decrease reoffending rates in U.S. corrections
Program Compatibility
Complements existing CBT, trauma-informed and spiritual programs
Vipassana Meditation Worldwide
Vipassana meditation is not only offered in correctional settings. It is available to the general public through a worldwide network of dedicated meditation centers. Thousands of people each year attend 10 day residential courses where the technique is taught in its traditional form, as preserved and shared by S. N. Goenka. With centers across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, anyone interested can find a location and apply to participate.
