| OTA pinpoints areas to improve local prison |
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| Written by Aneka Edwards | |
| Friday, 24 October 2008 | |
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Hence the recruitment of a Consultant who will be working hand-in-hand with the Superintendent of Prison, Kenton Callwood, to reform the prison process over the next 10 years. He made mention of this at a press conference last week which was hosted by the Minister for Education and Culture, Andrew Fahie and Callwood. According to Fradley, the individual will have international experience and must be able act in the said capacity for a minimum of two years. Fradley, who conducted a three-day workshop here last week with Police and Prison Officers from the five
“The condition [at the prison] is average to slightly above average,” Fradley told reporters. He also noted that Government officials need to know what the functions of the prison in terms of the human and physical aspects as well as investment. “I know it’s a challenge because if a Government has to chose between investing money into the health or the prison, of course they would chose health,” the Advisor lamented. However, he acknowledged the “really positive steps” taken by the prison administration and made mention of the temporary building to educate female inmates and juveniles. Recommendations Considered an expert in his field, Fradley suggested some initiatives that could prove worthy in the prison reform process. He opined that more constructive programmes are needed in the facility. Fradley stated that apart from the television and other board games – having a gym and having inmates work on the prison farm could be viable options to alleviate the boredom of inmates. He is also of the view that inmates who are nearing the completion of their sentences could be released at “bit earlier under supervision.” The Prison staff, Fradley recommended, should also be challenged into specialised areas. Comments (0)
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