Children in Pakistani prisons
| 14:40 UK time, Tuesday, 26 June 2007
I've just received an email from Aabi Zaid in Pakistan who'd like us to talk about child prisoners. You can see that the ´óÏó´«Ã½ covered some elements of the story last year. Let Aabi know below if you'd like to talk with him about this.
‘A born thief, terrorist’ – this is the stigma often associated with children who are born in or spend a major part of their life in Pakistani prisons. This leads us to query the factors responsible for this stigma. The evolution or devolution of human personality is largely dependant on prevailing circumstances. The environment of the juvenile ward is controlled to a great extent and thus can be improved to raise better human beings. For a young mind, losing his home and family, being completely surrounded by strangers and labeled as a criminal is very traumatic. Living in a stifling environment and often being physically and sexually abused leads to hopelessness; despair and anger become an integral part of their personalities There is no positive outlet to channel their energy. This ultimately leads to grownups that both succumb to life’s challenges and drag their lives hopelessly or those who are filled with anger and crush others to make their way blindly through life without any altruistic values.
Whatever the reason for being behind the walls; juvenile ward should be a place for children that helps them achieve a better and bright tomorrow with the help of education, safe environment and sound moral support.
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