Together in the Community

(Miyazaki Seiun, Miyazaki Prefecture)
What is indispensable for offender rehabilitation facilities in local communities is the understanding and cooperation of local residents.
In addition to opening parts of offender rehabilitation facilities to local residents, they conduct events inside the facilities and deepen exchanges with local residents.
In addition to opening parts of offender rehabilitation facilities to local residents, they conduct events inside the facilities and deepen exchanges with local residents.

“Welcome home!”
Welcoming offenders to rehabilitation facilities with warm rice. ![]() Waiting after work is food made by a local women’s group (Miyagi Toukakai, Miyagi Prefecture) Offender rehabilitation
facilities supporting recovery “together” ![]() Pottery workshop (Kitami Rehabilitation Society, Hokkaido Prefecture) |
![]() Making food under the guidance of local residents (Matsumoto Hogokai, Nagano Prefecture) ![]() Mochi-pounding (Zenrin Kouseikai, Tokyo Prefecture) ![]() Soba-making experience (Kouseihogo Kyuusankai, Tottori Prefecture) |
Offender rehabilitation facilities
foster gratitude and service ![]() Beautifying roads (Wachuukai, Osaka Prefecture) Offender rehabilitation facilities
can be utilized by local residents ![]() Using a community conference hall as a meeting room (Tokachi Jieikai, Hokkaido Prefecture) |
![]() Cleaning waterways with nearby residents (Kousankai, Saga Prefecture) ![]() Bazaar on facility premises (Tanseikai, Wakayama Prefecture) ![]() Opening facility hall for local gymnastics workshop (Shisuien, Tokyo Prefecture) |