The Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) was honored with the prestigious “Creativity for Sharing (CS Awards)” at the AdPeople Awards & Symposium 2024. Representing TIJ, Mr.Thanachai Sundaravej, Senior Manager, Social Partnership and Public Engagement, received the award on November 21, 2024, at Samyan Mitrtown, Bangkok.
This year’s event was held under the theme “Creativity for Peoplekind”, emphasizing the power of creativity to make a positive impact on society and the world. The award recognizes individuals or organizations outside the advertising industry who use creativity to benefit society, driven by the belief that “creativity is not exclusive to advertisers—everyone is born creative and capable of making a difference.”
Restart Academy is a program dedicated to empowering individuals in conflict with the law, helping them reintegrate into society sustainably. Launched in 2022 as a social lab, it has since evolved into a social enterprise. Currently, the academy offers on-the-job training in the restaurant business, alongside essential life skills development. It is now expanding into other sectors, including spa services, beauty salons, and tree care.
Statistics reveal that participants in the program have a first-year reoffending rate of only 8.1%, compared to 15.58% for those not enrolled in the program (data from the Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, Thailand).
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