Ghana Prisons Service Calls for National Policy to Support Ex‑Convicts’ Reintegration
Ghana Prisons Service urged the creation of a National Reintegration Policy to tackle stigma, discrimination and unemployment faced by former inmates
In Brief
- •Ghana Prisons Service urged the creation of a National Reintegration Policy to tackle stigma, discrimination and unemployment faced by former inmates
- •The call was made at the first National Ex‑Convicts Conference on November 4 2026 at GNAT Hall in Accra, under the theme “Rebuilding Life After Prison: Effective Reintegration for a Better Society”
- •Key obstacles highlighted by Director of Prisons Benedict Bob‑Dery were societal stigma, discrimination and lack of job opportunities
- •The conference promoted the Think Prisons 360 Degrees agenda and the Employing the Returning Citizen campaign to foster employment and social acceptance
- •Stakeholders, including the Crime Check Foundation and senior prison officials, pledged to support the Service’s rehabilitation mandate beyond custodial duties
Why It Matters
The Ghana Prisons Service’s appeal underscores the broader challenge of reintegrating former inmates into society, a process that, if inadequately supported, can lead to higher recidivism and strain on public safety. By calling for a comprehensive national policy, the Service seeks to align government, private sector, families and communities in creating sustainable employment and social inclusion pathways, thereby reducing the long‑term costs of re‑offending and fostering a more inclusive society.
Key Details
- Conference Date
- November 4, 2026
- Conference Location
- GNAT Hall, Accra
- Theme
- Rebuilding Life After Prison: Effective Reintegration for a Better Society
- Key Obstacles Identified
- Stigma, discrimination, unemployment
- Campaigns Highlighted
- Think Prisons 360 Degrees, Employing the Returning Citizen
Context & Background
The Ghana Prisons Service, responsible for the custody, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates, has long advocated for policies that address the social and economic barriers ex‑convicts face upon release.
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