Government proposes post-prison centres, jobs for reformed offenders
The Kenyan State Department for Correctional Services is partnering with Justice Defenders to improve rehabilitation and reintegration for former inmates. Proposals include the creation of post-prison transition centres and job-creation hubs to help reformed offenders secure sustainable livelihoods.
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Effective reintegration programs are essential for reducing recidivism and supporting social stability in developing economies.
The State Department for Correctional Services is strengthening collaboration with stakeholders to improve access to justice, rehabilitation, legal empowerment, and the reintegration of reformed offenders into society.
Speaking during a meeting with a team from Justice Defenders, led by Phillip Coulson, a member of the organisation’s Governing Board, Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco said partnerships between State agencies, legal institutions, academia, and other stakeholders remain critical to achieving sustainable reforms within the correctional system.
While appreciating Justice Defenders’ efforts in promoting access to justice and supporting correctional reforms, the PS called for strengthened post-release support programmes for former inmates.
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