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Given the increase in number of young offenders in recent years, police volunteers, in collaboration with different stakeholders, hope to promote law-abiding awareness among youngsters besides enforcement.
On November 11, a group of police volunteers visited Pik Uk Correctional Institution of the Correctional Services Department (CSD) to learn more about the lives of young male offenders aged 14 to under 21 and the rehabilitation work of CSD for young inmates.
Assistant Commissioner (Rehabilitation) of CSD, Mr Wan Ming-ki, briefed the volunteers on the department’s education programme and vocational training for young persons in custody.
In terms of education, CSD pays particular attention to the training of young offenders’ communication skills to facilitate their reintegration into society. To foster creativity and nurture team spirit, classes in music, art, film production and STEM are also provided on top of the regular curriculum. Please visit the following link to watch their productions on CSD’s YouTube Channel :（https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTJY8nE1ThyYQzC1tzYqQQnhKOrXoTf5）.
Regarding vocational training, CSD provides 20 programmes such as quick haircut, cafe catering and smart home design that keep pace with the times. The department also arranges for inmates to take exams of accreditation authorities to pave the way for their employment.
Young offenders in jail will eventually return to society. Police volunteers hope to enhance collaboration with CSD to instil sound values in young inmates and increase their law-abiding awareness through sports and cultural activities in a bid to achieve crime prevention and recidivism rate reduction.
Police volunteer Chief Superintendent Wong Kwong-hing called on young inmates to stay healthy physically and mentally, get clear on their goals and act as law-abiding citizens by resisting temptations and embracing challenges with positive attitudes and a determined mind.
