Speakers
Workshop Session
Traditionally, the prevailing approach in corrections has focused primarily on preventing reoffending, majorly through punitive measures and deterrence, commonly known as recidivism. However, we argue for a broader perspective, a transformative philosophy beyond the many limitations of the traditional approach and explore the concept that emphasizes rehabilitation, community integration and the long-term success in preventing criminal behavior. It focuses on Positive change in individuals, addressing the criminogenic needs of a criminal behavior and fostering a supportive environment for rehabilitation.
Jane Kuria, Order of Grand Warrior (OGW) awardee & Head of State Commendation (HSC) recipient, is a social transformation champion with a wealth of experience in social impact engagement, designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and improving social change and development interventions. Progressive 20 plus year career encompassing education, training, governance, programme management, advocacy, human rights, democracy, and reforms in the correctional institutions, with tremendous results for individuals, communities, government institutions and civil society. Successfully influenced people, policies, and processes towards achieving quality project deliverables, as well as led programs with both grassroots and national level outcomes, while engaging stakeholders at different levels.
Jane Kuria is the chief executive officer at Faraja Foundation, a Social Impact organization with a focus on rehabilitation, desistance, and community reintegration of ex- prisoners. Jane is a PhD Candidate in philosophy of social transformation with her thesis focusing on determinants of effective community reintegration of the formerly incarcerated for reduced recidivism in Nairobi County.
Jane is also the Vice- Chairperson of the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee (POMAC), the body that advises the president on matters clemency and Pardon for petitioners that have gone through all processes.
Jane is a member of Kenya National Association of social workers, chair of the After Care committee at Kamae Borstal Institution, member of the Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK) and a council member at the Great Lakes University of Kisumu. Recipient of the Volunteer Service Award from The International Students and Scholar Services (University of Wisconsin, Madison (USA). Key competencies in leadership, stakeholder engagement, effective communication, problem solving, representation, advocacy, planning among many others.