Abstract
The Nigeria Correctional Service is an agency of the criminal justice system (CJS), saddled with the responsibility of safe custody and rehabilitation of persons remanded. This paper examined the welfare and rehabilitation of inmates in Nigeria correctional centers, focusing on the Ikoyi Custodial Center, Lagos state. For rehabilitation to occur, certain conditions must be necessary, including the welfare of inmates in recreational activities and vocational training/skill acquisition. Data was collected using structured questionnaires administered to one hundred and fifty (150) inmates and in-depth interviews. Results from the study showed a significant positive relationship between recreational activities and rehabilitation. It also revealed a significant relationship between vocational training/skill acquisition and rehabilitation. It was concluded that better recreational activities and vocational training/skill acquisition positively influence inmate rehabilitation. Therefore, the author recommends improving recreational facilities and vocational training/skill acquisition.
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Numa, Ejiroghene Lisa
(2025)
"Welfare in Area of Rehabilitation in Nigerian Correctional Centers: A Study of Ikoyi Custodial Center,"
African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies: Vol. 14:
Iss.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.tsu.edu/ajcjs/vol14/iss2/2
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