The Kasempa District Administration has praised Zambia Correctional Service chaplains for the important role they play in rehabilitating inmates and supporting their successful reintegration into society after being released from prison.
District Commissioner, Benson Malipenga, commended the chaplains for their continued efforts in guiding and transforming inmates.
Mr Malipenga said this during a thanksgiving service held at Kasempa Correctional facility.
“We recognise the important role that chaplains play in the rehabilitation of inmates. Their spiritual guidance shapes character, encourages good behaviour, and reconnects inmates to society and the church,” he said.
Mr Malipenga revealed that the thanksgiving service reflects the government’s values of promoting a just system focused on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
“The new dawn government believes every citizen has value, and everyone deserves an opportunity to rebuild their life. This is why the government continues supporting reforms in the correctional service, improving conditions in facilities, and promoting skills training to ensure inmates reintegrate successfully into society,” Mr Malipenga added.
Meanwhile, Kasempa Correctional Facility Officer-In-Charge, Beston Hawaala, noted that the rehabilitation of inmates would not be possible without the involvement of various stakeholders.
“To ensure inmates are transformed and ready to return to society, we cannot manage this work alone. The support of other stakeholders is essential,” Mr Hawaala said.
He has since commended the church for its partnership in rehabilitating and transforming inmates across the country.
