Monrovia, 10 April, 2023 / 8:45 pm (ACI Africa).
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Liberia are providing basic means of livelihood, including “education and social support” to young people at Monrovia Central Prison for Juveniles.
In a Wednesday, April 5 report, SDB members say the “prison fellowship program takes place two mornings a week and includes group counseling and psychosocial support.”
“Salesians also provide clothing, washing materials, medical help, spiritual support and legal assistance,” SDB members in the West African nation say, and add, “Every day, Salesians bring the juvenile and sick inmates a warm meal and a drink.”
They note that “from the very first contact with an inmate during their admission to the prison, Salesians work to reduce fear and build trust.”
“The focus is on the youth’s situation and future planning. If trust is established early, youth are more likely to positively engage in the activities that help with rehabilitation and long-term planning for the future,” SDB members say.