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A DVD of the fifth series of the TV docu-drama "The Road Back" jointly produced by the Correctional Services Department (CSD) and Radio Television Hong Kong(RTHK)/TV will be distributed to visitors to the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum free of charge from today (Wednesday). It can also be requested by mail.
The well-received six-episode series was broadcast from September to November last year (2008). As a result of the enthusiastic response to the TV series, the CSD and RTHK will continue to jointly produce more programmes to appeal for public support for rehabilitated offenders' reintegration into society.
The drama, based on real stories, portrayed the rehabilitation undergone by a group of offenders and inmates. The real characters also appeared in the drama to unveil their past experiences.
To show its support and to help publicise the message on offenders rehabilitation, Yuen Yuen Institute has donated $550,000 for the production of the TV programme.
The CSD has produced 10,000 copies of the DVD in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Apart from distribution to schools, youth organisations and community groups to help prevent juvenile delinquency through enhancing young people's awareness of the consequences of crime, the DVD is also available for public collection at the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum on a first-come-first-served basis.
The public may also request a copy of the DVD by post by enclosing a self-addressed envelope not smaller than 180mm x 240mm and affixed with postage of $4 before March 31. "Request for The Road Back DVD" should be written on the envelope.
Enquiries on rehabilitation of offenders can be made to the Rehabilitation Division of CSD at 2582 5555 during office hours. Interested persons are also welcome to visit the CSD's website www.csd.gov.hk for information on the subject.
The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum, located at 45 Tung Tau Wan Road in Stanley, is open to the public from 10am to 5pm from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Monday and public holidays.
Members of the public can learn more about the evolution of penal administration in Hong Kong over the last 160 years by visiting the museum. Admission is free.
The museum, with a mock gallows and two mock cells, has a collection of more than 600 exhibits including historical documents and photographs.
It is accessible by bus route numbers 6, 6X, 63, 73, 260 and 973 as well as green minibus route numbers 40 and 52.
Ends/Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:36
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