New Prisons Service Council To Prioritise Juvenile Offenders
The Chairman of the newly constituted Prisons Service Council, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, has underscored the urgent need to prioritise the rehabilitation and mentorship of juvenile offenders, describing them as “young people who, given the right guidance, can become assets to our nation.”
Speaking at a brief inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Ministry for the Interior in Accra, Apostle Kumi-Larbi said the Council would work closely with key stakeholders to implement structured mentorship programmes aimed at transforming the lives of young offenders within Ghana’s correctional system.
“Special attention must be paid to our juvenile offenders. These are young people who, given the right guidance and mentorship, can turn their lives around and bec...
