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MK Ravitz Says Torah-Based Rehabilitation Most Effective

By G. Kleiman

Deputy Welfare Minister MK Rabbi Avrohom Ravitz said his ministry objects to the transfer of the Prisoner Rehabilitation Authority from the Welfare Ministry to the Internal Security Ministry.

The move was based on a decision by the Ministerial Committee for the Battle Against Violence.

Rabbi Ravitz sent a letter to the Prime Minister's Office stating the reasons for his ministry's opposition. Internal Security Minister Gidon Ezra also sought Rabbi Ravitz' approval saying the Prison Guards Authority, which is in his ministry, is very familiar with the prisoners and therefore his ministry should take care of their rehabilitation.

In his letter to Government Secretary Yisrael Maimon, Rabbi Ravitz writes that the Welfare Ministry takes care of prisoners and their families both during their incarceration and after their release. "I consulted with Ministry experts and all of them firmly rejected the proposal, saying it would cause more harm than good and would definitely not contribute to reducing social violence," writes Rabbi Ravitz.

"From my standpoint there is another aspect as well," the letter continues. "Since it is known Torah-based rehabilitation is the most successful I would like to continue to promote it, which I will be able to do best if the Prisoner Rehabilitation Authority remains in my ministry, the Welfare Ministry." Rabbi Ravitz also notes Torah-based rehabilitation results in the lowest recidivism rate in Israel and the rest of the world.

 

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