INMATES ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN RUGBY AND BOXING, CONFIRMS KEAN

Ireen Manuel

We have to be careful on how we see traditional forms of rehabilitation and if this provided much benefit or did more harm. A well thought approach, after careful consideration of behavior, allows professionals to make decisions that gives people opportunities to become better. Taking a human being out of society or community can have negative impacts. I am not stating that the crime is justified but is the rehab measure, if still practised in its colonial ways, a better fit for today’s society?

Perhaps do a wider study on prisoners and their families and establish what is working for them in terms of rehabilitation and understand where the gaps are.

It is only humanitarian to have boundaries set and applied to protect the victim but also allow the perpetrator to reflect and become a better person. The 4 walls of the very unjust criminal settings doesn’t fully allow this to happen. Allow people to study and safely engage in activities over time. At some point they will return to the community so gradual integration is important.

La Vakaloloma Tunidau

Vinaka Fiji Correction Service for continuing to rehabilitate prisoners through sports.

Ulaiasi Tuitubou

Organised sports instil discipline which is needed in rehabilitation.