INMATES, FAMILIES WAR ON DRUGS

PRISON inmates, Correctional Service officers and families are now
prepared to take the fight against drug abuse head on.

This comes after a successful two-month course on character
development, drug, education and awareness which saw 73 participants
including 64 juveniles and four female prisoners graduate with
certificates last Friday at the Bomana CS Institute, outside Port
Moresby.

This effort will be further boosted with the visit of eight-time
taekwando black belt holder and movie star Chuck Norris' in March
next year.

A participant, Peter Toki from Oro province currently serving 18
years which ends next year, said being in prison was a waste of time
as this time could have been better spent with families back home.

Toki, who had attended 10 certificates programmes held at the
institute, said through the course they (prisoners) had leant the
effects of drug on individuals.

Toki said they were now ready to conduct awareness in Port Moresby
once the CS management gave the go signal.

Some CS officers and volunteers from the Bomana community also
received certificates for participating with the prisoners.

The inmates, who underwent training with Family Action Violence
Committee, acknowledged the support of Detainee Rehabilitation
division at CS headquarters.