Rehabilitation and Protection Cultural Exhibition Opens in Taichung, Showcasing Life Transformations and Seeking Social Support
The Taiwan After-Care Association is holding a "Rehabilitation and Protection Cultural Exhibition" in Taichung, aiming to support the reintegration of ex-offenders into society and promote social understanding. The exhibition features self-reliance brands by ex-offenders and works demonstrating their life transformations, with an 80th-anniversary historical record also released in Chinese and English.
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 12th) The Taiwan After-Care Association is holding a "Rehabilitation and Protection Cultural Exhibition" at the Taiwan Folk Arts Museum from today until the 31st. The organizers stated that they hope to introduce the historical significance of rehabilitation and protection to concerned citizens, jointly assist ex-offenders in returning to society, and provide support.
The cultural exhibition is divided into four main themed areas: "Nostalgia," "Highlight Moments," "Fruitful Results," and "Inclusion." The opening ceremony was held today, attended by Acting Prosecutor General Hsu Hsi-hsiang of the Supreme Prosecutors Office, Chairman Chang Tou-hui of the Taiwan After-Care Association, and Chairman Liao Hsueh-tsung of the Taichung Branch of the Taiwan After-Care Association.
Hsu Hsi-hsiang stated at the meeting that the event is very meaningful, on one hand, to preserve historical artifacts, and on the other hand, to introduce the historical significance of rehabilitation and protection to all citizens concerned about after-care, hoping to jointly assist ex-offenders in returning to society and providing support.
Chang Tou-hui mentioned that after-care work has been ongoing for 80 years since it was initiated by benevolent individuals from the private sector. This has never been an easy task, from the transition of inmates released from correctional facilities to addiction treatment services, all are closely related to after-care. It often faces doubts, challenges, or misunderstandings, but the After-Care Association strives to help ex-offenders remove their labels, hoping to encourage the public to abandon discrimination and prejudice.
The event also simultaneously launched the Chinese and English versions of the "Taiwan After-Care Association 80th Anniversary Historical Record," which compiles important policies and development achievements of after-care in the past decade. The "Ex-Offender Artisan Market" was also held on the same day, showcasing self-reliance brands by ex-offenders, allowing the public to see the process of life transformation and the results of their efforts through products and stories.
Among them, artist "Shan Chun" once fell into a low point in life due to drugs. He cultivated his calligraphy expertise in Tainan Prison and donates his works to the Child Welfare League Foundation and various orphanages for charity sales each year to give back to society. After transferring to Yunlin Prison, he began to learn and continued to refine his skills after release. With the support of the Taichung Branch of the After-Care Association, he continues to create, hoping to be re-recognized and accepted by society.
The organizers stated that the cultural exhibition will be held at the Taiwan Folk Arts Museum in Beitun District, Taichung, from today until the 31st, featuring historical artifacts, old photos, audio-visual records, art creations, and interactive displays. On the 14th and 15th, sharing sessions by rehabilitation counselors will be held in the museum's lecture hall, inviting the public to participate. (Edited by Li Shu-hua) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 12th) The Taiwan After-Care Association is holding a "Rehabilitation and Protection Cultural Exhibition" at the Taiwan Folk Arts Museum from today until the 31st. The organizers stated that they hope to introduce the historical significance of rehabilitation and protection to concerned citizens, jointly assist ex-offenders in returning to society, and provide support.
The cultural exhibition is divided into four main themed areas: "Nostalgia," "Highlight Moments," "Fruitful Results," and "Inclusion." The opening ceremony was held today, attended by Acting Prosecutor General Hsu Hsi-hsiang of the Supreme Prosecutors Office, Chairman Chang Tou-hui of the Taiwan After-Care Association, and Chairman Liao Hsueh-tsung of the Taichung Branch of the Taiwan After-Care Association.
Hsu Hsi-hsiang stated at the meeting that the event is very meaningful, on one hand, to preserve historical artifacts, and on the other hand, to introduce the historical significance of rehabilitation and protection to all citizens concerned about after-care, hoping to jointly assist ex-offenders in returning to society and providing support.
Chang Tou-hui mentioned that after-care work has been ongoing for 80 years since it was initiated by benevolent individuals from the private sector. This has never been an easy task, from the transition of inmates released from correctional facilities to addiction treatment services, all are closely related to after-care. It often faces doubts, challenges, or misunderstandings, but the After-Care Association strives to help ex-offenders remove their labels, hoping to encourage the public to abandon discrimination and prejudice.
The event also simultaneously launched the Chinese and English versions of the "Taiwan After-Care Association 80th Anniversary Historical Record," which compiles important policies and development achievements of after-care in the past decade. The "Ex-Offender Artisan Market" was also held on the same day, showcasing self-reliance brands by ex-offenders, allowing the public to see the process of life transformation and the results of their efforts through products and stories.
Among them, artist "Shan Chun" once fell into a low point in life due to drugs. He cultivated his calligraphy expertise in Tainan Prison and donates his works to the Child Welfare League Foundation and various orphanages for charity sales each year to give back to society. After transferring to Yunlin Prison, he began to learn and continued to refine his skills after release. With the support of the Taichung Branch of the After-Care Association, he continues to create, hoping to be re-recognized and accepted by society.
The organizers stated that the cultural exhibition will be held at the Taiwan Folk Arts Museum in Beitun District, Taichung, from today until the 31st, featuring historical artifacts, old photos, audio-visual records, art creations, and interactive displays. On the 14th and 15th, sharing sessions by rehabilitation counselors will be held in the museum's lecture hall, inviting the public to participate. (Edited by Li Shu-hua) 1150512
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