{"id":31324,"date":"2023-08-05T19:04:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T19:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=31324"},"modified":"2023-08-05T19:23:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T19:23:28","slug":"king-urges-correctional-to-fully-rehabilitate-offenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/king-urges-correctional-to-fully-rehabilitate-offenders","title":{"rendered":"KING URGES CORRECTIONAL TO FULLY REHABILITATE OFFENDERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>His Majesty King Mswati III has urged the Correctional Services to fully rehabilitate offenders to reduce chances of them relapsing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The King was speaking at the Correctional Services Pass Out day yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe violence against women and children is a cause for concern. We implore the Correctional Services to fully rehabilitate such offenders to reduce the chances of them relapsing into the same behaviour of crime and this goes well with today\u2019s theme,\u201d said the King.<\/p>\n<p>His Majesty said rehabilitation of offenders is a societal responsibility where, as a Nation, they expect the Correctional Services to work hand in hand with the society in ensuring that recidivism is eradicated completely.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis process will ensure the safety of the public from criminal elements and also give an opportunity to offenders to build their characters and correct their criminal behaviour to regain the trust of their communities.Given that offenders are an integral part of our society they will return to their respective communities after completing their sentences,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to that, he said it is in this vein that offenders were also allowed to register for the national elections so that they can exercise their democratic right to vote for their preferred candidates to represent them in Parliament.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nation notes and commend these officers for their selfless contribution and patriotic service whenever they are called upon to provide services as part of the security cluster in the country. We are also impressed with the commitment and dedication they always show when assigned to national duties. Your contribution in maintaining peace and stability in the country is appreciated,\u201d said His Majesty.<\/p>\n<p>HMK: \u201cProfessionalism and integrity are the virtues of a good officer which must be maintained at all times to improve the image of the department and the public perception about your work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His Majesty has also promoted Phindile Glory Sibandze and Ephraim Tfwala to the positions of Deputy Commissioner Generals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. His Majesty King Mswati III has urged the Correctional Services to fully rehabilitate offenders to reduce chances of them relapsing. The King was speaking at the Correctional Services Pass Out day yesterday. \u201cThe violence against women and children is a cause for concern. 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