Incarcerated VIslanders deserve 2nd or 3rd chances, says Skelton
Speaking on NDP Radio talk show on May 8, 2012, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie Skelton, was at the time speaking of the unemployed young people in the Territory who were contacted and offered jobs, and included youths who were recently incarcerated.
“It’s good to give people second chances …When people are incarcerated for many reasons, I believe that after someone has served their time and paid their just to society, if we [Government] don’t attempt to give them a second or third chance we will just be creating a very uncomfortable post in society and we can’t continue to allow this to happen,” the Minister for Health stated.
He said government has to lead by example for the other establishments in the Virgin Islands, both public and private, to follow.
“I once heard about this young guy, who went into prison and after doing his time, he got back his job in the government system.”
The Minister stated that this is a sign of maturity, and added that it is the people of the VI’s prerogative to understand that young people will make mistakes and it is society’s job to assist them in getting on the right track, “on a track that is productive”.
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