Helping Justice-Impacted Individuals Find Second Chances
CELSIR provides holistic support to Justice-Impacted Individuals from pre-incarceration to re-entry
We are breaking the cycle of recidivism
Our focus is to assist inmates to acquire psycho-social and life skills that lead to reformative and transformative experiences.
About Us
Offering shelter to Formerly Incarcerated Women for Successful Reintegration
“The Ruby House” is Nigeria’s first halfway home for formerly incarcerated women. It offers safe shelter, skills training, and tailored support for reintegration.
With space for 15 residents, it includes a library, counseling rooms, and facilities for nursing mothers: creating a dignified environment for healing, recovery, and self-reliance.
Our Thematic Areas
Our priority is to protect the rights and respect of people who have been in Prison
It is our mission also to curb the alarming cycle of recidivism prevalent among incarcerated individuals, as result of the formidable challenges they encounter when reintegrating into society.
In the News
Sharing real-life success stories from individuals who have overcome societal challenges
Our holistic rehabilitation support envelopes our beneficiaries, guiding them through renewal and empowerment. Read about our work below.
The Right to Vote Behind Bars: An Emerging Trend
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental expressions of citizenship in any democracy. Yet in...
Strengthening the Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Persons in Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide
Nigeria returns thousands of incarcerated individuals to society each year. While this may indicate an...
RJ Policy Brief
Strengthening the practice of restorative justice in Nigeria
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Defending Justice
A practical guide book for young criminal defence lawyers
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CELSIR Annual Report 2024
Read about CELSIR activities through the year from the specified period
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Reforming Juvenile Justice and Rehabilitation in Nigeria
Dusk was just beginning to set in Lagos when 16-year-old Kelechi was taken into custody. He had stolen...
Compensation for Wrongful Imprisonment: Recommendations for Nigeria
Val was wrongfully arrested in 2007 and would spend 14 years experiencing incarceration until...
Tech Meets Rehabilitation: Unlocking the Digital Future for Incarcerated Persons
Seeing the growing community of people rapidly embracing digital trends and transformation, a...
The Dangers of Data Dearth in Prison Advocacy
Advocacy is critical to achieving justice, transparency, and reforms in the justice system. However,...
Unlocking Potential - The Role Universities Can Play In Reforming Prison Education
Education has over time been established as a strong tool for change; both for man and society....
Our Impact
From Legal Support to Book Drives, we have served over 10,000 justice-impacted individuals
CELSIR empowers justice-impacted individuals through legal aid, education, vocational training, and reentry support.
From classroom installations in correctional centres to Nigeria’s first halfway home for women, our work restores dignity, reduces recidivism, and builds pathways to successful reintegration and long-term transformation.
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Our Partners
Together, we are breaking the cycle of recidivism
Through strategic partnerships and the support of our donors, we strive to ensure fair representation and support for individuals entangled in the penal system, contributing to a more equitable and just correctional system.
Our Work in Pictures
We are equipping justice-impacted individuals with the tools and support to return to society
Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of individuals who have been affected by the justice system, promoting their rehabilitation and supporting their successful reintegration into society.
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