Inmates Graduate from Anger Management Programme  

#TurksandCaicos, September 2, 2023 – On Thursday, 17^th August at 11:00 am, a graduation ceremony was held at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP), for nine inmates who completed the Anger Management Programme.

The anger management programme which began in 2007 has seen over 150 inmates graduating from the programme to date. Each year, two cycles are conducted to train inmates in how to resolve conflicts and control their anger. The programme is facilitated by Mr. Stanley Been, Substance Abuse Counselor within the Department of Behavioural Health Services. Remarks were received from Assistant Superintendent Ms. Meshelle Jennings, who congratulated the young men and encouraged them to utilise the tools they learned when dealing with situations that may provoke their anger. Also bringing remarks was Dr. Alicia Malcolm, Director of the Department of Behavioural Health Services who commended the participants for their consistency and determination in completing the course.

This programme continues to represent the collaborative work that is being done to aid in the rehabilitation of prisoners within the Turks and Caicos Islands.