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The "One company one job" campaign that offers employment opportunities to rehabilitated offenders has been extended to a fifth District - Tsuen Wan - with the support of business people in the district.
Speaking at today's (April 24) launching ceremony of the Tsuen Wan District "One company one job" campaign, the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Kwok Leung-ming said the aim of the "One company one job" campaign was to encourage employers to offer rehabilitated offenders jobs and equal opportunities so that they could support themselves by their own efforts and become law-abiding citizens.
"This meaningful campaign would eventually extend to all 18 districts in Hong Kong and achieve the objective of 'Let's support offenders' rehab with heartfelt appeals'," Mr Kwok said.
"I hoped that various sectors in the community, especially employers, will continue to support the campaign. And rehabilitated offenders who have decided to repent should work harder, be brave to face difficulties and challenges so as to create a better life," he said.
Also officiating at the ceremony were the Chairman of Hong Kong Tsuen Wan Industry and Commerce Association Limited, Mr Ricky Yeung and president Mr Vincent Tse; and Foundation President of Merchants Support for Rehabilitated Offenders Committee Limited, Mr Chan Wing-lim.
During the ceremony, a rehabilitated offender and an employer of rehabilitated offenders shared their experiences on the road to rehabilitation and support given to rehabilitated offenders.
The "One company one job" campaign is jointly organised by the Merchants Support for Rehabilitated Offenders Committee Limited, Hong Kong Tsuen Wan Industry and Commerce Association Limited and the Correctional Services Department. Co-organisers included Tsuen Wan District Office, Tsuen Wan Police District and Hong Kong Commerce and Industry Associations.
Initiated by the business sector in Kowloon City in 2004, the "One company one job" campaign extended to Wong Tai Sin in 2005, then to Sha Tin and Sham Shui Po in 2006.
Ends/Tuesday, April 24, 2007
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