Mixed Reactions as Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Introduces New Facility for Inmates to Make Calls, Send and Receive Money

Mixed Reactions as Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Introduces New Facility for Inmates to Make Calls, Send and Receive Money

The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has launched a new facility aimed at enhancing inmate rehabilitation and connection with their families.

Starting today, inmates will have the ability to make phone calls and send and receive money through a partnership with the Commissary System.

The move has generated mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a positive development for inmate welfare and family connections, while others express concern about its potential implications.

Extra Family Days Announced at Harare Agricultural Show

Furthermore, the Commissioner General of Prisons has announced two extra family days at the ZPCS stand during the Harare Agricultural Show. This extension follows the conclusion of Family Week, providing additional opportunities for visitors to engage with the ZPCS and learn more about their programs.

Social Media Divided: Praise and Concerns Over New Inmate Facility

The introduction of this new facility has sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some users have praised the initiative as a positive step towards rehabilitation, others have voiced concerns.

Netizens have raised concerns about the possibility of the facility facilitating criminal activities among inmates, suggesting it may create new avenues for gang-related activities.

Additionally, critics have also questioned how inmates will acquire funds to send to their families, raising concerns about potential misuse of the new system.

There is also skepticism about the overall impact on prison security and management.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Tatey Junior

You are slowly opening avenues for gangsters and you want our prisons to be run by prisoners manjeeee … Kujeri hakusi must deprieve you of certain benefits so that you will see the reason to behave and no go there again….Thats a stupid move and is ocherstrated by drug dealers in the force vakuda kugadziraa magangs

@Tinomuvonga W Mavhunga;

Thus beautiful,it’s another stage of real care and correctional,it’s no longer a punishment,well done.

@Fanuel Kaseke;

Where do they get money in Prison and why do they need money in Prision?

@Evangelist Milton Chihota;

Good job 👏 chasara kuvapa a better meal

@Ephania Guyo;

Send money ipi mujeri. Just receiving and believe me they will be taxed hard with these thieves

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