16 January 1997 Edition
Prisoners' centre opens
Prisoners' centre opens
Ar Ais ArĂs is the name of the new Drop-In/Training and Education Centre for Tyrone Republican POWs, ex-POWs and their families.
The idea for the centre came from discussions between ex-prisoners and current prisoners and their families throughout 1996. It was established that there was a need for such a service in the area and funding was acquired under the European Peace and Reconciliation package.
The centre is similar to other projects in the Six Counties. It will provide:-
Ar Ais ArĂs is the name of the new Drop-In/Training and Education Centre for Tyrone Republican POWs, ex-POWs and their families.
The idea for the centre came from discussions between ex-prisoners and current prisoners and their families throughout 1996. It was established that there was a need for such a service in the area and funding was acquired under the European Peace and Reconciliation package.
The centre is similar to other projects in the Six Counties. It will provide:-
- training and education in a variety of topics from computers to O and A levels, to helping the children with homework.
- advice to newly released prisoners about welfare benefits, housing and employment needs
- a meeting point for prisoners after their release.
- resources and facilities which will help ex-prisoners reintegrate into their family and community.