Vulnerable Groups

Juvenile Delinquents

CDA offers self-care program for juvenile inmates at correctional institutions, this rehabilitative program targets young people under the age of 18 who have committed legal offenses. The program aims at rehabilitating those adolescents by including them in social care and correctional programs ​

Ownak Social Rehabilitation Center

Community Development Authority (CDA) has established Ownak Social Rehabilitation Center for those recovering from addiction and those indirectly affected by it. The aim of this Center is to provide aftercare services for endangered segments due to drug addiction and use of hallucination drugs, as part of its continuous efforts to support this segment to get rid of this harmful habit and control youths and drug users' addiction. This way it protects those who recovered from addiction from a setback, in addition to spreading awareness as regards the da​ngers of addiction.​​

Inmates of Punitive and Correctional Institutions

These services aim to address the social and psychological challenges of inmates in punitive and correctional institutions. The objective is to help them adopt a positive outlook enabling them to better cope with life during incarceration  and after their release. Whilst focused on UAE Nationals primarily, this service is open to male and female inmates from various nationalities, religions and various case histories.​

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