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Aftercare Assistance for Former Security Detainees and Their Family Members
October 25, 2024 – November 5, 2024
Malaysia, 25 October – 5 November 2024 – INITIATE.MY, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police’s Special Branch Counterterrorism Department (E8), has launched an aftercare assistance programme to support former security detainees (FSDs) and their families in reintegrating into society. Civil society organisations (CSOs) like INITIATE.MY play a vital role in bridging the gap between former detainees and the resources needed to rebuild their lives. These efforts aim to provide second chances, reduce recidivism, and foster social cohesion.
Reintegration for FSDs comes with significant challenges. Community stigma often isolates them, making it difficult to secure stable employment or access essential services. Many FSDs and their families also face financial instability, limited opportunities for skill development, and mental health struggles from their detention experience. These barriers hinder their ability to reintegrate as contributing members of society. For more information, INITIATE.MY has published a policy brief titled “Opportunities
A key aspect of the aftercare programme is providing socioeconomic support to FSDs and their families. So far, INITIATE.MY has assisted two families with food baskets, cash donations, and a sewing machine to help generate income. Special thanks go to Dr. Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Deputy Dean of Higher Degree at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, and Hisham Muhaimi, INITIATE.MY Project Coordinator for facilitating the connection and coordinating the handover of donations.
The partnership between INITIATE.MY and the Special Branch Counterterrorism Department demonstrates the importance of collaboration in countering extremism and supporting reintegration, aligning with the objectives of the Malaysian Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (MyPCVE).
To support our aftercare assistance programme, please fill out this form. We will reach out to you and we welcome all forms of donations.
