{"id":28084,"date":"2026-01-23T07:11:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=28084"},"modified":"2026-01-23T07:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:11:28","slug":"1302-inmates-gained-skillsets-to-aid-reintegration-into-society-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/1302-inmates-gained-skillsets-to-aid-reintegration-into-society-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"1302 inmates gained skillsets to aid reintegration into society in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The Government of Guyana is committed to prison reform by providing rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities for offenders through the Guyana Prison Service (GPS). A range of programs were conducted in 2025 across its five prison locations to support and provide inmates with practical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programs varied and focused on developing inmate\u2019s skills through technical and vocational training, academic, behavior modifications programs. As a result, a total of 1302 inmates benefitted from the training provided during 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These training programs are alignment with the Prison Service\u2019s goal of facilitating a smooth integration into society for work employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5630-1024x415.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5630-1024x415.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5630-300x122.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5630-768x311.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5630-1536x623.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_5630.jpeg 1559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A total of 1302 inmates benefitted from training during 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sentence Planning Unit conducted a thorough assessment of each inmate\u2019s needs to ensure that training programs were tailored to individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prisoners\u2019 Welfare and Corrections Officer, Tassa McGarrell, explained that the department recognises the need for programs that meet inmates at their level, which is why it offers vocational, academic, and behavioural training programs. Inmates are carefully assessed to determine their suitability for each program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the GPS continued to prioritise strengthening inmate training programs through strategic partnerships with Government Ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Private sector along with other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am immensely proud of the transformative progress we\u2019ve made in empowering inmates through skill acquisition and education. These partnerships have not only equipped inmates with practical skills but are paving the way for a more skill work force,\u201d said McGarrell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot noted that the training is part of the national strategy to create changes and improve the life of offenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also noted that the prison service is transitioning from penal to correctional, with a focus on building partnerships with the private sector, government ministries and other stakeholders to provide inmates with opportunities to meet the growing labour demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(GUYANA PRISON SERVICE RELEASE)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Guyana is committed to prison reform by providing rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities for offenders through the Guyana Prison Service (GPS). 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