Sandra Chisora
Legal Officer, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services, Zimbabwe
With a background in law and a heart for justice, I have devoted my career to advocating for the rights and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. I am passionate about promoting humane treatment and rehabilitation in correctional facilities. As a Legal Officer for the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services, I have a deep understanding of the complexities of the juvenile justice system, and working with juvenile offenders has provided me with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities for improving correctional practices, as well as the impact of humane treatment and evidence-based approaches on rehabilitation and reintegration in practice.
With a Master's degree in Child Law and currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Mechanisms, I am developing a nuanced understanding of the root causes of conflict and strategies for prevention and mitigation and I am committed to applying this knowledge to improve outcomes for young people in conflict with the law. I am excited to learn from the insights of others at the ICPA conference in the pursuit of more effective and compassionate correctional practices as well as to collaborate with fellow professionals in shaping a more humane and effective approach to correctional care that prioritizes rehabilitation, dignity and human rights.