USJ participated in the opening of “Inmates and Juvenile Delinquents’ Handicraft Exhibition 2025” and hosted a game booth led by students from the Department of Social Work
USJ participated in the opening of "Inmates and Juvenile Delinquents’ Handicraft Exhibition 2025" and hosted a game booth led by students from the Department of Social Work
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06/08/2025
The Department of Social Work contributed to this event, promoting the university’s social responsibility and supporting the development of prison education.
From 25 to 27 July 2025, the ‘Inmates and Juvenile Delinquents’ Handicraft Exhibition 2025′ took place at the Macao Science Centre’s Convention Hall. This event was organised by the Correctional Services Bureau, the Macao Science Centre, the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the Social Welfare Bureau and the Education and Youth Development Bureau.
The Correctional Services Bureau intended to use the exhibition as a platform to showcase the learning achievements and talents of inmates and juvenile delinquents, and to foster inclusiveness and rebuild lives. It was an opportunity for them start afresh and gain support and acceptance from society on their rehabilitation journey. The opening ceremony was attended by Prof. Helen Liu, Programme Leader of the University of Saint Joseph’s (USJ) Prison Outreach Programme.
[Photo caption, from left to right: Vong Ka Nun, Head of the Correctional Services Bureau’s Public Relations and Information Division; Lei Iat Meng, Correctional Services Bureau’s Deputy Director; Cheng Fong Meng, Correctional Services Bureau’s Director; Prof. Helen; and USJ Social Work students Long Wan Cheong and Si Tou Ka Wai.]
The booth run by USJ students Long Wan Cheong and Si Tou Ka Wai from the USJ Department of Social Work attracted much attention. The games at the booth were designed to promote prison education.
The significance and core value of the prison outreach programme was enthusiastically explained to visitors by the students at the event site. By displaying elaborately designed promotional materials and answering questions patiently, they made more people aware of the positive role this educational programme plays in helping inmates reintegrate into society and realise their self-worth.
USJ places great importance on expanding social services and education. The Department of Social Work contributed to this event, promoting the university’s social responsibility and supporting the development of prison education.
