South Africa expands prison art programs to reduce recidivism
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Africanews
The Department of Correctional Services has opened nine prison arts-and-crafts galleries since 2023.
The initiative aims to help inmates develop skills, earn income, and prepare for life after release.
South Africa faces high recidivism rates, with some estimates reaching 95 percent.
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01 — What / Thesis
South Africa expands prison art programs to reduce recidivism
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02 — Who / Subject
Department of Correctional Services, South Africa
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03 — Where / Locus
Johannesburg, South Africa
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04 — When / Temporality
2023-2026
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