Efficacy of Reintegration Prison-Based Vocational Training Initiatives at Harare Prison Workshop in Zimbabwe

This study investigates the efficacy of vocational training programs at Harare Prison Workshop in Zimbabwe. Guided by extensive literature reviews, the study aimed to unveil the rationale behind initiating such programs, assess their impact on prisons' self-reliance, evaluate their effectiveness, and propose models for their transformation into fully-fledged prison-based industries. The study was qualitative in nature. Through questionnaires and interviews, data were collected from respondents and this showcased a remarkable response rate. Results reveal a consensus among participants on the positive influence of vocational training programs on organizational productivity, despite challenges such as resource limitations and funding shortages. While respondents recognized the benefits of these programs in skills development and organizational growth, some questioned their broader societal impact and the utilization of goods produced. Nonetheless, there was a collective willingness to collaborate and enhance these programs, indicating their perceived importance in fostering self-sufficiency and alleviating budgetary constraints within the prison system.

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