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From their work in prison, PF national organisations volunteers see the many challenges ex-prisoners encounter upon release. To meet these needs they are developing programmes such as halfway houses to ease this transition.
Caring for Ex-Prisoners in Namibia
Prisoners leaving prison face many challenges such as disconnection from life in their communities; estrangement from family members; lack of job skills; and scars from their imprisonment. To help ex-prisoners successfully overcome these challenges, PF Namibia created a halfway house programme to serve as a residential rehabilitation programme for ex-prisoners.
Helping Ex-Offenders Re-Enter Society in Malawi
In January 2005, PF Malawi opened a halfway house to assist ex-prisoners in the transition from prison to community life.

Restorative Justice at Work

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Communities of Restoration

What is restorative justice?

Restorative justice is a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behaviour. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders.

Practices and programs reflecting restorative purposes will respond to crime by: (a) identifying and taking steps to repair harm, (b) involving all  stakeholders, and (c) transforming the traditional relationship between communities and their governments in responding to crime. more