The Fiji Corrections Centres in Lautoka, Ba, Taveuni, and Labasa opened its gates last Saturday to allow families to visit their loved ones for a special Christmas Lunch.
Emotional scenes were witnessed as hundreds of families were reunited with their loved ones at the various centres.
Director of Rehabilitation, Senior Superintendent Salote Panapasa says this activity helps maintain family bonds especially over a special time like Christmas.
She says they are very mindful that those under their care will need to return to their families one day, so they try to ensure that they get some time with their families.
Panapasa says they spend an extra hour or two longer than the usual visitation schedule.
