First-ever Juvenile Jail Library Opens In Hyderabad Prison

The idea behind the reading facility, which was launched by the university’s Pakistan Study Center, is to divert the attention of incarcerated adolescents away from criminal activities.

First-ever Juvenile Jail Library Opens In Hyderabad Prison

The University of Sindh, Jamshoro, took a unique initiative by opening the first-ever “Quit Crime Library” (QCL) in the juvenile jail of the Hyderabad prison on Thursday.

The idea behind the reading facility, which was launched by the university’s Pakistan Study Center, is to divert the attention of incarcerated adolescents away from criminal activities.

According to a statement issued by study centre director Dr. Shuja Ahmed Mahesar, various books have been kept in the library set up at the Hyderabad juvenile jail in order to provide young offenders with the opportunity to read books, seek knowledge, and receive education.

The facility, which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Mahesar and Inspector General Sindh Prisons Kazi Nazir Ahmed, is intended to help delinquents quit their criminal habits in the future and become productive and useful members of society after they are released from prison.

According to Dr. Mahesar, providing educational opportunities in prison could significantly reduce crime in society. The establishment of the library would benefit imprisoned youth suffering from mental disorders, psychological tribulations, and depression, and such corrective methods would be more effective than violent reform techniques.

The facility, according to IG Prisons’ Nazir Ahmed, will have far-reaching consequences in the lives of young prisoners.

It is important to recognize the importance of providing educational and recreational resources, such as libraries, to individuals who are incarcerated, particularly young people who may be more receptive to learning and personal growth.

Access to books, magazines, and other educational materials can help to promote positive social and personal development, and can also provide a sense of purpose and hope for the future. University of Sindh has taken this initiative to provide such resources to the young people in the juvenile jail in Hyderabad, and it is important to continue to support and invest in initiatives that promote education and personal growth for individuals who are incarcerated.