Twenty-two employees of KIA have received the "YOUTURN" certificate.
ORANJESTAD - On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Minister of Justice and Social Affairs, Mr. Rocco Tjon, awarded certificates to twenty-two Korrectie Instituut Aruba (KIA) employees who completed the "Youturn" training.
All the correctional institutions in the Netherlands use the "You turn" method, especially for treating young people. The Orthopedagogisch Centrum Aruba (OC) has been applying this method for some time. They were successful with young people, demonstrating their ability to guide them much better and help them reintegrate into the community.
Soon, KIA will introduce a pilot project where they assign a team to work with the youth department to implement the "Youturn" method to better guide and support incarcerated young people.
Additionally, they approved various courses for the youth detainees. It includes an extensive list of more than ten courses that detainees can participate in, ranging from entrepreneurship to education.
Minister Tjon is satisfied with the collaboration between OC and KIA, whereby the forensic psychologist from OC, along with his team, ensures that KIA staff get this training program and congratulates the KIA staff on obtaining the certificate.