| |
THE FIRST PRIVATE SOUTH AFRICAN PRISON
“Mangaung is something for G4S to be very proud of.”
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Visitors to community projects in Bloemfontein, South Africa may not know it, but the soup they receive each day starts its life in the gardens of a G4S-operated facility. It’s one example of how a commitment to care, innovation and integrity is contributing to the success of the Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein, which was one of the contracts G4S acquired as part of the GSL acquisition.
Empowering prisoners and the provision of care are driven by the quality of relationships between staff and residents. G4S staff on-site act as role-models which creates a very special atmosphere within the facility.
Donating garden produce to local charities is just one example. The centre is rightly proud of its Liberty programme of adult learning – a scheme that is now recognised as a benchmark in South African prisons. In a recent study no fewer that 87 best practices at Manguang across recreation, education, rehabilitation and training were identified.
“Treating people with dignity and respect is key,” continues Frikkie Venter, G4S Managing Director of Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein. “I’m proud of what has been achieved here. By supporting prisoners, we improve their future prospects and lessen the chances of them re-offending. That is good news for them, for G4S and for South Africa.” |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Nearly 3,000 prisoners
G4S has a 25-year contract to manage the centre. |
 |
year contract |
|
|
BEST Practice
87 examples of best practice at the centre including recreational, education and training facilities. |
 |
examples of best practice |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Return to Secure Solutions |
|
| |
|
|
|
