Strengthening the Independence of Correctional Inmates through Contemporary Bread and Business Management Training as Provision for Socio-Economic Reintegration at the Class IIB Cianjur Prison

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Self-reliance development is a crucial program within the correctional system, aiming to equip inmates with productive skills to support their socio-economic reintegration upon their return to society. This community service program aims to improve inmates' vocational and entrepreneurial competencies through training in contemporary bread production and business management at the Class IIB Cianjur Penitentiary. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) method was used, actively involving participants in the planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation of the program. Twenty inmates with an interest in bakery and entrepreneurship participated in the program. The training materials covered contemporary bread-making techniques, food sanitation and safety, product packaging, production cost calculations, pricing, and simple marketing and business management strategies. Evaluation was conducted through pre- and post-tests to measure participants' knowledge, supported by observation, documentation, and reflective discussions. The results showed an increase in participants' understanding of the bread production process and business management, as evidenced by an increase in post-test scores compared to the pre-test. Furthermore, participants were able to practice making bread independently and understand the basics of business planning. This program contributes to strengthening the independence of inmates by improving technical and entrepreneurial skills as a provision for sustainable socio-economic reintegration after release.