STIGMATIZATION
The Prison authorities in our nation, Nigeria have
observed that there is an increase in the numbers of ex-convicts going back to
criminal activities after completion of their jail terms.
This increase in returning to criminal activities by
ex-prisoners has been traced to the stigmatization they suffer in the hands of
the people of their various communities in our society and nation. What a pity!
This negative attitude of the people in our society
has to be worked upon so as to create a conducive environment for the reception
and acceptance of prisoners who have completed their terms and released from
prison.
This development however gives us chaplains in Nigeria
the opportunity to offer professional chaplaincy services to such ex-prisoners
in helping to integrate them back into their various communities, families and
the society at large after the completing their jail terms.
Chaplains you do not need special recognition from
government to render this services as the government of the federation is
interested in their rehabilitation.
NB: Numerous opportunities are opened to us to
function professionally; but it requires that chaplains humble themselves for
profitable trainings and in the right place to be able to discharge their
duties without disgrace. The technicality and the challenges in offering this
services shall be made bear to you during the training.
The nitty-gritty will also be made known to you as you
embrace professional chaplaincy practice; for the work of reintegrating
ex-prisoners back to the society and rehabilitating them to make them live
normal life out of prison is beyond visiting prisons and ministering to
inmates.
This is the more reason why we are calling on all
chaplains to embrace professional chaplaincy trainings. If you are interested
in providing this kind of service contact Chap. Prof. Mike – 08092601117,
WhatsApp – 09091981944.
Join the revolutionary move!
Chap. Prof.
Mike-Jacobs
Certified
Chaplaincy Educator
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