The National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) has implemented a work system for approximately 30,000 inmates in Peru’s prisons, aiming to facilitate their social reintegration and improve public safety. In this regard, partnerships have been established with the private sector, allowing for the certification of inmates in various fields, such as metal carpentry at the Lurigancho prison.
Leoncio, a 57-year-old former inmate, is a clear example of this program. After serving 13 years in prison, he was able to find employment thanks to the skills acquired during his time in the facility. “I was able to start from scratch,” he states, emphasizing how work has helped keep his mind occupied.
At Lurigancho prison, nearly 2,000 inmates participate in 25 productive activities, generating income that exceeds S/75,000. These initiatives are part of the Productive Prisons policy, which aims to provide technical training and job opportunities for inmates. Recently, inmates were certified in the course ‘Basic Metal Carpentry Work,’ thanks to the collaboration between INPE and SENCICO.
Eufemia Rodríguez, the Director of Penitentiary Treatment at INPE, highlighted the importance of these actions for the personal and social development of inmates, pointing to new training opportunities in the future.
