Nearly half of the 300 inmates released under the Second Change Programme are employed or earning incomes, the Home Ministry has reported.
Speaking to program participants at the Islamic Centre last evening, State Home Minister Mohamed ‘Monaza’ Naeem said any convicts who violate any of the 25 conditions for their release would be sent back to jail, Haveeru reports.
In September, six convicts released under the program were apprehended for allegedly dealing and using drugs. Three were sent to detoxification centers.
Most of the program’s convicts are living in Male’ (217), while 113 are living in the atolls. Only 100 participants attended last evening’s program, designed to give advice.
Naeem was disappointed in the turnout, and said he expected a better attendance next time, reports Haveeru.
The government intends to continue the program, partially designed to relieve the Maldives’ prison system from overcapacity. Program participants were encouraged to disregard criticism of the program, previously expressed by the Adhaalath Party.
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