ZIZAMELE CEBEKHULU-MAKHAZA | SA's prison reform system needs complete overhaul

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ZIZAMELE CEBEKHULU-MAKHAZA | SA's prison reform system needs complete overhaul: SA’s prisons are severely overcrowded, with national overcrowding rates of more than 30% – an issue that worsens tension, violence, and mental health issues among inmates and…

Rural areas offer a better-suited environment for implementing prisoner rehabilitation programmes far away from the criminal networks operating in urban areas.

Finally, investing in agricultural and workshop facilities would promote the greater self-sustainability of prisons and reduce overall costs, allowing prisoners to play a role in producing their own food or generating revenue. Simultaneously, this would provide inmates with valuable training needed to secure employment opportunities in the future.Following on from the points above, a primary benefit of allowing prisoners to work in this manner provides them with the opportunity to earn money.

By providing employment, we can foster a sense of purpose, responsibility, and self-worth among incarcerated individuals, and set themon a better path. Likewise, prisoners can learn the importance of punctuality, reliability, and effective communication, which are highly valued in the workforce. By instilling these qualities and enhancing their skill set, prisoners can build a strong foundation for their future, both professionally and personally.

By focusing on education, vocational training, mental health support, and addiction treatment, rehabilitation programmes can enact meaningful and positive changes which will prevent further criminal behaviour, and equip prisoners with the necessary skills to transition into a law-abiding life.

 

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