To work in a prison setting can be a frightening experience one that most people will not even think of doing.  Based on conversations that I have had with people, the average individual thinks that those behind bars should remain there and be forgotten.  What the average person does not stop to think about is the fact that most people behind bars will come out and once again walk among us. 

Now the question is, do you want to see the same person that went to prison returned to society unchanged or would you rather someone who has been reformed?  The key is to help them transform while they are behind bars and take them on a path that is separate from the one they previously knew. It is our duty to teach them skills that can get them the kinds of results that will make a difference in their lives.  If a man is not in a position where he can provide for himself and his family honestly then he might look at alternatives. Our approach is to teach a man skills which will enable him to provide for himself and his family.

Coming up with ideas, putting plans in place, executing these ideas and working together as a team spells success for SET.  We are now in the process of planning an activity which will launch SET Tower Street in a meaningful way. The plan is to create a link with Jamaica and China and the key is to do it through the prison.  The group, Students Expressing Truth which exists in the prisons has Directors in many areas, one of which is a Director of Sports and Culture. The idea is to have the Director of Sports and Culture with the help of a team comprise of other members of the SET organization plan this activity. 

Sicature Alcok aka (Jahcure) is the Director of Sports and Culture. I discussed the idea with him at an executive meeting on Friday the 31 of March and he absolutely loved the idea, so much so that he stood up in the meeting and started the planning process. He stated that since such an event falls under his portfolio he would like to put together a team who he will work with to make this a reality. They also had other ideas such as choosing an all star team which would be the team to play in the friendly with Afrika United.  The plan is to have a six on six soccer tournament and then choose the all star team from that group. 

We meet again on Wednesday, April 5 2006. I will give you an update then.