Excerpts from a press release Friday (Aug. 31) from the Department of Pubic Safety:

Ten inmates housed at the Halawa Correctional Facility are now one step closer to reintegrating back into society. A cap and gown graduation ceremony was held today at the facility where the ten men were handed their GED diplomas.

The HCF Education Center is run by the Department of Public Safety’s Corrections Education Program Services Division. They help the inmates to better themselves and improve their job outlook so they can successfully return to society.

“As people pursue educational goals they learn firsthand the fruits of perseverance as well as the road to better decision making,” said Warden Nolan Espinda. “With these skills they are better prepared to return to their communities as good neighbors.”