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Location | Kasungu, Malawi |
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Coordinates | 14°20′S 34°20′E / 14.333°S 34.333°E |
Status | Operational |
Security class | Maximum (male and female) |
Capacity | 600 |
Opened | 1920 |
Managed by | Malawi Prison Service |
Dedza Prison is the prison located in the town of Dedza, in the central region of Malawi, at the foot of Dedza Mountain (7,211 feet or 2,198 meters).[1] The prison was built to provide a secure and safe environment for prisoners, offer rehabilitation programs and vocational training, and prepare inmates for reintegration into society upon release.
The aim of the prison is to contribute to the reduction of crime and the promotion of community safety through the incarceration and rehabilitation of offenders.[1]