“…This implies that rendering of relevant psycho-educational programmes to the offenders may guarantee successful integration to the society and minimal chances to recidivate because of the skills acquired. To achieve this, Motlalekgosi, Mello and Obioho (2013) advocate in-service training for correctional officers. These authors recommend that the correctional officials must acquire knowledge in the areas of emotional intelligence, effective communication, ethics, employee relations, and stress-management to carry out their duties effectively.…”