Effective Deportee Management as a Strategic Tool for Curbing Recidivism Rates in Ghana – The Case of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP)

Abstract

The ongoing issue of recidivism among deportees in Ghana highlights the necessity for robust reintegration strategies. The study proceeded to examine the practice of effective deportee management as a strategic tool for curbing recidivism rates at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP). Concerning the specific objectives, the study examined the effectiveness of deportee management in curbing recidivism rates and identified the major difficulties associated with recidivism rate reduction management systems at MoGCSP. The study employed a quantitative research technique and used a descriptive research design, with data collected via a structured questionnaire. Participants were chosen using a basic random sample procedure, and data was analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) and descriptive statistics (mean scores, frequency distributions, and ranks). The findings found that deportee management was widely regarded as effective, with a sizable proportion of respondents evaluating it as highly effective or effective in reducing recidivism. However, the study also highlighted limited employment and economic opportunities, insufficient financial support, social stigma, poor policy execution, and poor institutional coordination as major hurdles to reducing recidivism rates at the MoGCSP. To address these issues, the report suggests improving vocational training and employment support, increasing financing for reintegration programs, conducting anti-stigmatization campaigns, making policy amendments to reinforce deportee rights, and improving inter-agency coordination. These targeted approaches have the potential to greatly improve reintegration efforts and ensure a more long-term reduction in recidivism rates among Ghanaian deportees.