Celebrations draw huge support
THE 2019 Yellow Ribbon national celebrations brought together hundreds of people from government and civil society in support of a campaign that has encouraged inmate rehabilitation.
Championed by the Fiji Corrections Service, the campaign began with a walk through Lautoka City yesterday.
Chief guest Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Parveen Kumar said this important initiative had a profound impact on inmates’ lives, especially on those leaving behind prison cells.
“The Fiji Corrections Service has moved forward over the past two decades to a more modern and relevant organisation,” he said.
“In line with the Fiji Corrections Act of 2006, the FCS continues to redirect its focus on organisation discipline and enhanced rehab of inmates under its care.
“This involves the continuous reviewing and development of the framework that should impart reallife change in the lives of inmates ensuring they are successful.
“The Yellow Ribbon program is an initiative to give ex-offenders a second chance through integrated activities and programs both inside and outside of prison walls.
“The Yellow Ribbon stands for the principles of second chances.
“This is a chance for a better life of the inmate and their families.”
The Yellow Ribbon program was launched in 2008.