2010 Impact at Monrovia Central Prison
Our staff reported a very positive response from the inmates to the program. We started on a lecture based psychoeducation workshop format. Along with theory, body stabilization exercises were taught, involving the voluntary participation of attendees. The format merged into a more participatory one, with groups sitting in circles, allowing for personal interaction. In ...
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Testimonial from Former Inmate
“While at the Monrovia Central Prison, an organization by the name of Second Chance visited the prison and we were helped by the means of their training, such as exercises, counseling and lectures. I personally benefited, there were exercises we were introduced to that when you are down or depressed, it helped you lift your ...
2010 update from the field
by Sumo Kupe, Liberian, National Director Second Chance continues to render community services in the context of providing basic psychosocial awareness to prison inmates, ghetto survivors (substance abusers, sex workers, former child soldiers now youths and young adults in difficult situations) and schools (childhood trauma workshops). This culture, although not completely strange, is breaking new grounds in the field ...
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