THROUGH its ‘Fresh Start’ initiative, the government recently granted a juvenile beneficiary an opportunity to reunite with his family, following the successful completion of his prison sentence.

According to the Home Affairs Ministry, this milestone marked a significant achievement in its mission to curb recidivism and foster professional growth.

The ‘Fresh Start’ initiative was developed by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn and has proven to be instrumental in providing opportunities for occupational training, and establishing pathways towards financial independence.

The young man has successfully completed courses in electrical installation and was presented with an electrical installation toolkit by Minister Robeson Benn and Permanent Secretary Andre Ally.

Moreover, the toolkit serves as an important asset in enabling the young man to further hone his craft and skills while also striving for self-sufficiency.

He has since extended a heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) for their unwavering support throughout his transformative journey.

The ‘Fresh Start’ initiative stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to rehabilitation, offering second chances and empowering individuals to embrace a future filled with promise and opportunity.

Since being rolled out in 2022, this initiative has provided dozens of inmates with golden opportunities to better be able to reintegrate to society on completion of their sentences.