Restart Kitchen by Restart Academy
The "Restart Academy" program, initiated by the Thailand Institute of Justice in 2023, aims to promote sustainable careers for ex-offenders and reduce recidivism rates through the development of vocational, psychological, and social skills. The program creates an environment conducive to mutual support and learning among participants, providing them with a platform for real-world employment to generate a stable income. Currently, the Restart Academy offers a food entrepreneurship course under the name "Restart Kitchen" at the Thailand Institute of Justice. The program is currently being developed to cover other skills as well such as hair cutting and styling and massage. Restart Academy also provides an emergency fund to assist ex-offenders with urgent financial need.
Impact Value Chain
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| Indicators | Measures | Unit | Baseline amount | Target amount | Time or duration of data collection | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General assessment by instructor | Outcome Increase in self-esteem and confidence | - | - | - | End of probation | No readings yet. |
| No. of ex-prisoners supported in application of personal documents | Output Able to access basic rights and welfare | คน | - | - | End of probation |
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| No. of ex-prisoners who passed probation | Outcome Improved work skills enhance career prospects, leading to greater opportunities for promotion or better readiness for self-employment. | คน | - | - | End of probation | No readings yet. |
| No. of ex-prisoners who reoffend during their employment at Restart Kitchen | Outcome Reduce recidivism | คน | - | - | - | No readings yet. |
| Recidivism rate of those hired under Restart Kitchen | Output Reduce recidivism through more effective reintegration approach | % | - | 5 | - | No readings yet. |
| Monthly income adequate to cover expenses for at least 8 months per year | Outcome Financial stability support self-reliance | - | - | - | Monthly | No readings yet. |
| No. of ex-prisoners who passed probation | Outcome Increase in employability | คน | - | - | End of probation | No readings yet. |
| Average monthly income received by those hired | Output Increase in income | บาท | 0 | 12,000 | Monthly | No readings yet. |
| No. of ex-prisoners trained | Output Acquire work skills required for securing employment | คน | - | 40 | End of probation | No readings yet. |
| No. of ex-prisoners who receive loan from the Restart loan fund | Output Reduce reliance on informal debt and thus increase resistance to reoffence risk factors | คน | - | - | Monthly | No readings yet. |
| Level of informal debt | Outcome Improved capability in managing debt and financial shocks | Baht | - | - | Quarterly | No readings yet. |
| No. of ex-prisoners who passed probation | Output Able to secure employment | คน | - | 40 | End of probation | No readings yet. |
About the project
Problem
Thailand has an average of 200,000 ex-convicts released annually, with a recidivism rate of 34% within three years. This is primarily due to the lack of readiness for ex-convicts to re-enter society and the lack of employment opportunities due to their prior convictions. This burdens the government with expenses and lost opportunity costs of more than 10 billion baht annually.
Solution
Restart Academy supports the reintegration of ex-prisoners through 3 core elements: 1. Restart coaching - vocational and life skills training, including attitude adjustment to prepare them for life. 2. Restart career - provide employment right from the start to ensure income generation while skills training is provided in the form of on-the-job training. 3. Restart money (emergency fund) - establishing a loan fund for ex-offenders who need emergency funds. “Restart Kitchen” under the Restart Academy focuses on vocational training and employment in the food business, including food court operation, catering service and street food operation.
- Budget
- 0.00 Baht
Impact Goals
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequality
To transform ex-prisoners into productive members of the society and reduce reoffending for a safer society
- 10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
Stakeholder
Ex-prisoners
Description
Ex-prisoners both male and female. Mostly recruited while they were still in prison preparing for release.
Problem / opportunity / challenge encountered by this stakeholder
Lack readiness in re-entering society. Lack job opportunities.
Government
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