Institute for Correctional Studies (ICOST) of Maldives Correctional Service in association with Quran and Sunnah has yesterday started the seventh batch of Qirat Course Level 1 and the eighth batch of Basic Quran Class at Maafushi Prison.
A total of 28 inmates are participating in the seventh batch of the two-month Qirat Course level 1 while another 13 inmates are participating in the five-week Basic Quran Class, a class which basically prepares participants for the Qirat Course.
Maldives Correctional Service continues to work on broadening its programmes to rehabilitate inmates for successful reintegration into society. In that regard, ICOST is currently conducting several courses for inmates such as sewing courses and computer courses.