Updates, reflections and stories of transformation from our work across Ghana's correctional centres.
On Friday, 11 September 2026, Reduce Recidivism Ghana hosted the second session of the “Children in Conflict with the Law in Ghana 2.0: Learning Across Jurisdictions” webinar. This webinar brought together students and volunteers from Ghana, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom to discuss juvenile justice in Ghana and lessons from other legal systems.
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This webinar was organized for visiting student volunteers to learn about Ghana’s Juvenile Justice System. Guest Speaker: Selasi Kuwornu Esq Ph.D Researcher in Criminal Justice, Florida International University, Ghanaian Prosecutor, Founder of the Criminal Law Blog Ghana and Managing Editor of Homicide Studies, USA
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Our second mental health session at the Senior Correctional Centre on August 3, 2026, led by Mr. Michael Darko, became a turning point—shifting from lecture to safe space. The girls embraced openness, accountability, and the power of choosing peace, showing clear progress in rebuilding trust and maturity.
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On July 31–August 3, 2026, our outreach at the Junior Girls Correctional Centre combined a hands-on tie-and-dye/batik vocational workshop with a follow-up session on emotional well-being. Participants, trainers, trainees, and officers engaged in safe, skill-building activities and open healing conversations, resulting in visible empowerment, peer teaching, and strengthened confidence.
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Tracy Frimpong’s new article. Beyond Community Service ; Ghana’s Need for a Comprehensive Non-custodial Sentencing Framework has been published by the Criminal Law Blog Ghana following the passage of the Community Service Bill 2026 by the Parliament of Ghana in July 2026. This article explores the various non-custodial sentencing measures available which remain underutilized in the Ghanaian criminal justice system and how Ghana can maximize non-custodial sentencing.
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The mental health engagement on ‘stigmatisation’ at the Junior Correctional Centre, establishing a structured and purposeful environment from the outset. The facilitation team was welcomed with a warm and affectionate reception by three correctional officers on duty and four juveniles currently in custody. This hospitable environment immediately defused initial anxieties, easing systemic tensions and cultivating a conducive, supportive atmosphere where the juveniles felt completely safe to express themselves in an open and relaxed manner. This talk was focused on how juveniles can deal with stigmatization they may face after detention.
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