ROXAS CITY – Newly-installed provincial warden of Capiz Rehabilitation Center (CRC) has started initiating measures and introduce new systems that would make the jail truly a place where inmates could be rehabilitated.
OIC provincial warden Arjuna Yngcong told The News Today (TNT) that he wants the inmates to undergo rehabilitation not only morally and spiritually but also to avail of livelihood so that they could help their family even if they are inside the CRC.
Ycong said while the inmates await for their cases to be decided in court, they are taught inside the rehab how to earn money to support their families.
He said there is a Kabuhayan Center inside the jail where inmates are engaged in handicrafts making, piggery, poultry, fish culture, massage, hair cutting, manicure, and key making.
Presently, there are some 30 inmates who are actively engaged in such livelihood activity.
He added that there is a chapel inside to teach them (inmates) to become God-fearing.
He also said that there are videoke machines inside the CRC for the entertainment of inmates.
Yngcong said a stage and rest area for visitors are also being planned out to be put up inside CRC.
Meanwhile, Yncong said that former Mayor Ike Patricio of Pilar who is now chair of Parole and Probation Office, will donate P100,000 for the inmates and he will also give financial help in the construction of the stage.
He also said that an infirmary will be established inside so the ailing inmates could avail of first aid treatment.
Yngcong added that an isolation cell was constructed for inmates who violate the rules and regulations of CRC.