The Correctional Services Department (CSD) invited over 300 teachers and students from 10 secondary schools to attend a "Creation and Rehabilitation" drama and music performance by persons in custody (PICs) at Stanley Prison on March 31. The event was officiated by the Secretary for Security, Mr. Tang Ping-keung.
The performance featured a drama about a teenager lured into drug use by peers, leading to addiction and involvement in drug trafficking. The story highlights the devastating consequences of drug abuse, aiming to educate students on the dangers of drugs and the heavy penalties of drug trafficking.
Mr. Tang emphasized that the government has classified etomidate, a key ingredient in "space oil," as a dangerous drug, subjecting offenders to severe penalties. He reiterated the government's zero-tolerance stance toward drugs and its commitment to preventing the spread of "space oil" among youth through various initiatives.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN), which set up booths at the event to share anti-drug messages and resources for seeking help.
During a sharing session, a PIC shared his personal experiences with drug addiction and trafficking, encouraging students to recognize the harmful effects of drugs and to remain law-abiding.
The "Creation and Rehabilitation" Programme, implemented at Stanley Prison since 2011 in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Lay Prison Evangelical Organisation, integrates arts therapy into rehabilitation. It facilitates self-exploration for PICs and provides youth with opportunities to understand the consequences of crime, highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and social harmony.
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