19 Female Inmates from the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory Completed Their College Degree
19 female inmates from the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory have successfully completed their college degrees.
Recently, the Facebook page “Quezon City Government” shared photos of lady inmates who graduated from college in Quezon City. The inmates garnered praise and admiration from the online community.
The newly-graduate female inmates prove that imprisonment doesn’t have to stop personal growth and education. These women now hold Bachelor of Science degrees in Entrepreneurship, according to the Department of Justice.
Justice Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez emphasized that their achievements serve as an inspiration, showing others that they too have the potential to accomplish great things despite the challenges they face.
The graduates completed their studies through the Alternative Learning System (ALS), a program aimed at providing educational opportunities for people in special circumstances.
The program is part of Quezon City’s “No Woman Left Behind” initiative, which focuses on ensuring that women, even those in detention, have access to education and the chance to build a better future.
Launched by Mayor Joy Belmonte, the initiative provides scholarships to inmates at Quezon City University (QCU), enabling them to pursue their dreams of higher education.
Aside from the college program, the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory also offers Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, and creative and recreational activities to improve the well-being and skills of the inmates.
These educational programs are just one part of the broader support provided to inmates. Other programs include livelihood training, aftercare services, mother and child care, and health services, all aimed at helping these women reintegrate into society once their sentences are completed.
The graduation ceremony was attended by key officials, including Mayor Joy Belmonte, Justice Undersecretary Gutierrez, QCU President Tere Atienza, and other dignitaries, celebrating the hard work and success of these graduates.
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