UNicef, LASG partner rehabilitation NGO

In its bid of joining the government in taking care of the vulnerable youths in Lagos, for rehabilitation and empowerment ,Grace Springs Rehabilitation Home, an NGO based in Lagos State has taken the bull by the horn to ensure the vulnerable youths, between the ages of 10-17 years are rehabilitated and given a new vista to start anew.
The Diversion Community Rehabilitation Program as it is being called according to a release signed by Hero Edoror, Head of Publicity, is non- residential and for children between the ages of 10-17 who are in conflict with the law or at high risk of offending, children that have committed minor offences or who are beyond parental control.
The program, he said is a departure from the traditional measure of punishment such as trial process, corporal punishment and custodial sentences.
One of the major objectives of Grace Springs Rehabilitation Home is to reduce child abuse and other vices which are enemical to the youths in the society, while giving the children a sense of belonging through the various training that they will go through at the centre.
This lofty program which is being supported by UNICEF, Lagos Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and others, its the first of is kind in Nigeria. The program covers Mushin, Oshodi, Shomolu, Kosofe LGAs, Bariga and Odi- Olowo LCDAs.
According to Mr. Edoror, the participants are vulnerable youths who are the leaders of tomorrow will be exposed to psychosocial supports and different vocational training at the centre with the right professionals, and will be re-integrated back to the society for productive engagement after the training.
Grace Springs Rehabilitation Home which has been at the forefront of ridden the society of child abuse and other vices has called on the parents with such identified children around the catchment areas to visit the Social Welfare Offices of the LGAs mentioned for assistance or call 08175352812