RESUMO
The present study explored the significance of brief group counseling in reducing the depression level of female prisoners from Lahore Jail, a short questionnaire was devised to understand the Psycho-social and sexual problems of female prisoners. Pre and Post counseling strategy was followed. A small group consisting of six subjects identified as depressed [using 'Beck depression inventory, urdu version'] was selected for this research. Twenty-four counseling sessions were given to this small group. Each session lasted for 60 minutes and was arranged, thrice a week for a period of 2 months. Beck depression inventory was re-administered individually to assess the post-counseling depression level of female prisoners. t-test was performed. The result [t = 16.27. d f = 5, P < 0.05] indicate the effectiveness of brief group counseling in reducing the depression level of female prisoners from Lahore Jail