Harima Rehabilitation Program Center is designed to house male inmates aged 26 years and over who do not have advanced criminal. The other necessary conditions include: being sent to a prison for the first time, serving a term of at least one year but not exceeding eight years, having an ability to adapt to communal life, and having no significant mental or physical problems.
Of the 1000-inmate capacity, 120 are allocated to the specialized unit and those who have mental health problems are housed. Special treatment programs are provided for these inmates.
Staff members of the National Government number approximately 150. At least 100 of them are responsible for treatment of inmates and security services at the treatment. Staff members from the private sector mainly perform administrative work. By applying the system for the Special Zones for Structural Reform, the Center is also able to outsource various businesses, such as the monitoring of inmates' activities, medical examinations, educational programs and vocational training to help them reintegrate into society.