Free Fm is a project of the Department of Correctional Service in partnership with UNESCO. This is an innovative and exciting project driven by inmates and wards of correctional centres in Jamaica to enhance the rehabilitation process. The inmates use the opportunity to plan the programmes and showcase their talents.

Free FM A voice within the prison, for both inmates and officers, reaching out to the members of the society.

During the ceremony, the Commissioner of Corrections, Major Richard Reese tested his skill as a presenter. He was assisted by an inmate.

The feature programs for the month are:-

· News · Vibes · Probation Live

News

Daily news bulletins on actions events and activities inside the institution.

Vibes

Various types of music that are played in the afternoons.

Probation Live

Probation Officers use the opportunity to aware the inmate populace of their role and function and the Parole Process.

The best way to understand a convicted person is to listen to his story. Perception can be deceptive. Understand more, listen to FreeFM

Training is an important aspect of the radio project. Officers were trained as trainers and will in turn impart their skills in radio production to the inmates and the wards.

FreeFM is an extensive Rehabilitation Program, which gives inmates a voice that not only speaks to the prison population but also to society on a whole. It gives hope, it gives thoughts, and it gives life.

This pilot project has serveed as a reminder to those who tend to forget that there is an interesting set of people who will make a big difference.