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Participants in the inaugural Re-Integration Support and Empowerment (RISE) project are being encouraged to make the most of the training they have received over the past few months and continue their progress towards producing fulfilling lives.
The pilot programme, which targets female inmates, exposed participants to therapy, trauma management, vocational skills and other life skills as part of a drive to prevent recidivism among women.
During a graduation ceremony at the Prison Sports Grounds and Cultural Club, Golden Grove, Arouca, on Wednesday, Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, Vandana Mohit, praised the participants for their willingness to learn and grow with the programme and hoped the content delivered inspired them to think beyond their current circumstances.
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