SERVICES OFFERED TO PRISONERS

“I find working with prisoners immensely rewarding. Yes, there can be challenges, and of course there can be frustrations. However, to become engaged in another persons journey of discovery, to see that moment of recognition that ‘there is another way’ and to bear witness to the change process always, always makes the time and effort so worthwhile.”

Doug Stephenson, Prison Teacher, Brahma Kumaris

Working with prisoners has been the cornerstone of the Brahma Kumaris service in the offender management arena. With time and through personal experiences, the form of that service has been adapted to accommodate the particular needs and circumstances of inmates and to reflect the available ‘resources.’

Since that first contact, prisoners from nearly thirty establishments have taken benefit, either from direct teaching or distance learning.

Whatever the method of engaging with the prisoners, it has the effect of

• opening up and nurturing both the mind and the heart and
• taking them forward into a space from which they will always take benefit.