The connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and incarceration is significant, as many inmates have faced trauma in their youth. Research shows that individuals with ACEs are 20 times more likely to commit crimes, emphasizing the importance of compassion in correctional systems. This often leads to a cycle of incarceration that is hard to break (www.info.gov.scot).
Education emerges as a beacon of hope, giving inmates a chance to change their lives. By providing literacy, critical thinking, and vocational skills, inmate education not only helps individuals grow personally, secure better jobs for a brighter future and promotes upward mobility, but also supports rehabilitation and reduces repeat offences. It's a plea for society to invest in inmate education as a crucial step towards healing, empowerment, and breaking the cycle of crime and imprisonment. Inmate education can make a real difference, offering a fresh start to those who have faced tough circumstances.
In 2023, the Correctional Services Department signed an MOU with the 8 universities to provide more educational opportunities for inmates. Voice for Prisoners has been supporting inmate education since 2019 and hopes to continue to serve Hong Kong this way.
Inmates who earn an associate degree are 85% less likely to return to prison, and those with a bachelor's degree are over 95% less likely (www.progressive.org). We wish to support more inmates in breaking the cycle of incarceration through education, which eventually leads to a safer community for all residents in Hong Kong.
This article succinctly captures the essence of the link between inmate education and adverse childhood experiences, aiming to promote a more empathetic and supportive approach towards inmates.
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