Holistic Rehabilitation for Women and Juvenile Inmates at Bomana Prison

Project Overview

Holistic Rehabilitation for Women and Juvenile Inmates at Bomana Prison

The Daughters of Mary Immaculate and Collaborators (DMI) is a humanitarian organization founded in 1984 by Fr. Arul Raj, with a mission to serve the most marginalized communities. Since launching operations in Papua New Guinea in 2018, DMI has reached over 2,500 families across 15 settlements in Port Moresby, offering education, women’s empowerment, youth engagement, and humanitarian relief programs. The organization brings deep experience in trauma-informed care, vocational empowerment, and community development.

At Bomana Prison, women and juvenile inmates face intense social isolation, emotional trauma, and limited access to skill-building or support services. Many struggle with fractured family relationships, low self-esteem, and a lack of guidance—both spiritual and practical. Without structured rehabilitation, inmates risk long-term marginalization and reoffending after release.

This project addresses these challenges by delivering a comprehensive, 12-month rehabilitation program that restores dignity, builds practical life skills, and prepares inmates for successful reintegration into society. The initiative targets 50 women and 50 juvenile inmates, offering a blend of psychosocial support, vocational training, spiritual formation, family reconnection, and peer mentoring.

Key activities include:

Counseling and emotional resilience workshops to support trauma healing and mental well-being
Spiritual support, including Bible studies, catechism, and guided retreats
Family therapy and reconciliation sessions to rebuild bonds and reduce social disconnection
Vocational training in sewing, catering, tie-dye, and handcrafts for women inmates
Educational support for juveniles, including materials for English, math, and social science
Peer support groups to foster positive relationships and accountability within the prison community
Ongoing monitoring and follow-up to ensure sustained impact and post-release preparation

The program is designed in close collaboration with prison authorities, counselors, and community stakeholders to ensure sustainability and alignment with restorative justice principles.

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By supporting healing, skill-building, and reconnection, you’re giving individuals the tools to rebuild their lives and return to their communities with confidence and purpose.

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Women and juvenile inmates at Bomana Prison face deep social disconnection, trauma, lack of skills, and limited reintegration support. Without structured rehabilitation, they risk recidivism and continued marginalization. This project provides a holistic program—including psychosocial counseling, spiritual formation, vocational training, and family therapy—to restore dignity, build skills, and prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society.

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