Efforts are underway to enhance the rehabilitation program at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP), consisting of 12 programs covering spiritual, academic, and vocational aspects.
Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather is in talks with the Ministry of Education to expand literary and trade classes, recognizing the need for assistance in literacy.
Acknowledging the success of tertiary classes introduced by advocates like Paula Lee in collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI), Pennyfeather highlights the recent graduation of a dozen inmates from UWI’s Lifelong Learning Unit.
The inmates, chosen by prison officials for professional development courses, achieved commendable averages above 75 percent.
Collaborating with the GARD Center, upcoming initiatives in agriculture, construction, and soap-making aim to equip inmates with skills to deter a return to criminal activities upon release.
Pennyfeather emphasizes the program’s holistic approach to providing inmates with essential tools and options for positive change, ultimately addressing the broader issue of crime and recidivism, particularly among youth.
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