The Tasmanian Liberal Government is continuing to promote the importance of rehabilitation in Tasmania so that offenders can get their lives back on track and better contribute to their community.
That’s why Community Corrections and Kickstart Arts have partnered to deliver a three-year pilot of the Freedom Project – a new intervention program to support the rehabilitation of offenders.
Community Corrections works with individuals on community based orders by providing a combination of support and accountability, to inspire positive change in their lives.
The program gives those on community-based orders the opportunity to engage in arts-based intervention and wellbeing programs, as a pathway to address the underlying causes of their offending behaviour and support their rehabilitation.
The program is led by professional teaching artists that supports participants to engage in pro-social activities, improve self-esteem and self-confidence, and create opportunities to improve their health and wellbeing through art and education.
I would like to thank both the Tasmanian Community Fund for backing this trial and Kickstart Arts for their expertise in developing this program, and I look forward to seeing the benefits into the future.
My clear focus is on effective and meaningful rehabilitation programs and our Government will continue doing all we can to help people rehabilitate and get their lives back on track.