Last week I visited a jail in Northern Lima. It's a massive concrete labyrinth in the middle of the desert. After a five point security screening, we were ushered in and allowed to view all the different sections of the jail (we were not permitted to bring cameras inside). The municipality of Lima is thinking about partnering with the jail to provide skills training for some of the inmates. Many of them are young adults (18 or 19) who have committed petty crimes and will soon be released. Without some sort of training opportunities, they face a very high likelihood of turning to crime again - which presents a threat to their communities and a missed opportunity for them. While in jail, the inmates learn various skills, like jewellery making, silk screening, carpentry, and how to do basic electrical work. The inmates in jewellery making presented me with the bracelet and earrings pictured above. They argued over which two made the best "matching set" and decided on these. They also made the box!
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