13 prison inmates complete Skills of Life Programme
The initiative, according to a press release from Government Information Services (GIS), aligns with the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) curricula on addressing offending behaviour and tackling crucial areas for inmates' rehabilitation such as Financial Management, Anger Management, Health, and Conflict Resolution.
The eight-week programme demanded full commitment, with prisoners participating in classes, completing diverse exercises, and engaging in group and individual tasks.
According to GIS, successful completion hinged on exhibiting positive behaviour throughout the course, promising a transformative journey for those involved.
Hon Wheatley commends rehab efforts
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), commended the rehabilitation efforts at the prison during the closing ceremony.
He pledged ongoing support for expanding rehabilitative offerings, highlighting collaborative efforts with the Prison Visiting Committee (PVC) and the Criminal Justice Advisory Group (CJAG) to further enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
Meanwhile, the Superintendent of Prisons, Mr Jay Kendall, expressed pride in the rehabilitation achievements of both prisoners and the dedicated team. He emphasised the ongoing commitment to elevate rehabilitation services, with plans to expand the Rehabilitation Team.
This expansion includes key roles like a General Counselor, a Drug Counselor, a Restorative Justice Officer, and teachers.
Mr Kendall stressed the importance of engagement in offending behaviour programs as a pivotal strategy to reduce risks, progress through sentences, and prevent future victims, while also forging a path toward positive change and brighter futures for inmates.
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12 Responses to “13 prison inmates complete Skills of Life Programme”
I love your thought pattern. Many people that try to manage the prison transition program leave it half way. I would like to see the person who is managing the program give the fullness to it. 1. Community Transitions of inmates start while in prison, for two days per week they should be sent to the place which requires their skills, there they will work to understand morals and ethics in the workplace and develop and refine their skills. 2. Release and education for former inmates, using the college to upgrade their skills and further that skill into tertiary education. 3. Released and counseling once per month former inmates can engaged in counseling workshops and in terms counsel other young men and women into a better lifestyle. These activities keep the former inmates busy in doing good to uplift themselves and their communities.
If this was done at least 2% each year it would not be so low. With the high cost of living survival means prostitution crimes.
The local Superintendent made several request for these positions to be filled but but got zero help from the darn government.