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• Miaoli Detention Center's Mother's Day Visitation: A Young Daughter's "Daddy" Calls Back a Lost Soul

  2026-06-01

  Behind the high walls and iron bars, the greatest distance is not physical space, but the longing for family. To build a bridge of affection between inmates and their families during the warm month of May, the Miaoli Detention Center launched a "Mother's Day Phone Visitation" on May 5, 2026. A total of 660 inmates expressed their gratitude to their mothers over the phone. This was followed by "Face-to-Face Visitation" and "Juvenile Detention House Visitation" on May 7 and 8, where 81 inmates and 158 family members crossed the distance to share touching moments within the facility. At the event, the center prepared vibrant carnations for inmates to personally hand to the mothers who work tirelessly to protect their families. Many mothers moved to tears the moment they received the flowers. To help inmates reintegrate into society more smoothly, the center also arranged employment and anti-fraud counseling, hoping to strengthen their confidence in re-entering society through the empowerment of knowledge. Chiang Ching-lung, Director of the Miaoli Detention Center, attended in person to offer care to the inmates and their families. He emotionally encouraged the inmates: "The waiting of your family is the most priceless support. I hope everyone cherishes this love, completes their time here soon, and does not disappoint the expectations of your mothers and families." Among the many reunited figures, an inmate named "Ah-Cheng" (pseudonym), who entered the facility late last year, appeared particularly emotional. Ah-Cheng was imprisoned for a fraud case stemming from a momentary lapse into greed shortly after his daughter was born. Having missed his daughter’s growth, he previously could only accompany his child indirectly through voice and text via family support programs such as "Family Contact Books" and "Pillow Talk." When Ah-Cheng finally held that familiar yet strange, warm little body today and heard his daughter babbling the word "Daddy," the once-lost father could no longer hold back his tears, hugging his daughter tightly and refusing to let go. This simple call has become Ah-Cheng's strongest internal motivation. He firmly stated that to avoid missing any more of his daughter's future, he will perform well to strive for an early return home to accompany his beloved daughter as she grows up. The visitation event concluded successfully amidst mutual embraces and promises. Within the high walls, though physical bodies are restricted, inmates are finding the strength for rebirth step by step through the pull of family ties.

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  Miaoli Detention Center’s Lunar New Year Family Reunion Visits: Warmth of Kinship Brings Hope

  2026-02-05

  In order to strengthen family support systems for inmates, promote emotional connections, and enhance motivation for rehabilitation and reintegration, Miaoli Detention Center held the Lunar New Year Face-to-Face Family Reunion Visits on January 29 and 30, 2026 (ROC Year 115). A total of 75 inmates and 174 family members registered to participate, gathering together ahead of the holiday season in an atmosphere filled with warmth and festive spirit. During the event, the Center specially invited calligraphy instructors Mr. Chen Bao-xu, Mr. Li Mu-liang, and Mr. Lai Ke-jun, who have long supported the Center’s calligraphy program, to write auspicious New Year blessings on site. These works were presented to inmates and their families as symbols of hope and good wishes for the coming year.In addition, the Center’s ocarina class performed songs such as “The Essence of Love” and “Happy New Year,” adding a joyful cultural touch and providing comfort and encouragement through music. Superintendent Chiang Ching-lung also attended the event to extend greetings to family members. He expressed his appreciation, stating:“We are grateful that families continue to participate in these support activities. The companionship of loved ones is the greatest source of strength for inmates as they strive to reform and return to society.”Through face-to-face interaction and support, the event not only helped stabilize inmates’ emotions but also reinforced their determination to start anew. One particularly moving moment involved an inmate named A-Hong, who entered the facility three months ago to serve a sentence of two years and two months for document forgery. He left behind a wife suffering from severe depression and a three-month-old daughter. During incarceration, he often worried about their well-being. When he saw his daughter at the reunion, her bright eyes gazing curiously at this unfamiliar yet familiar father, he became overwhelmed with emotion. Holding back tears, he tightly embraced his wife and child and whispered:“Daddy will change for the better. I will come home.”This heartfelt scene deeply touched everyone present, highlighting the vital role family support plays in correctional rehabilitation. Furthermore, to care for families unable to attend in person, the Center had already held a Lunar New Year Telephone Reunion Program on January 27, enabling 633 families to convey love and blessings through phone calls. These voices of connection continued to strengthen family bonds despite physical distance.Miaoli Detention Center hopes that through this series of diverse family reunion and support initiatives, the power of kinship will help inmates stabilize emotionally, deepen their resolve to repent, and lay a solid foundation for successful reintegration into society.

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  Year-End Love in Action: Christmas Joy and Testimony Bring Warmth to Inmates at Miaoli Detention Center

  2026-01-06

  On the eve of the year-end Christmas season, in order to care for disadvantaged inmates and convey hope and blessings, the Miaoli Chapter of the Prison Fellowship Taiwan visited Miaoli Detention Center on the morning of December 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Led by Pastor Peter Chiu, a total of 15 volunteers held a “Christmas Joy and Testimony Service,” bringing warmth and care to inmates through hymns, personal testimonies, and blessings. Prior to the start of the event, Ms. Wu Tsung-Ju, Secretary of Miaoli Detention Center, delivered opening remarks on behalf of the institution, sincerely expressing gratitude to the Prison Fellowship for its long-term dedication to addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of inmates. She also thanked the organization for its strong support and assistance in various rehabilitative programs, serving as an important source of companionship and strength for inmates during the lowest points of their lives. The testimony service featured a rich and heartwarming program. In addition to hymn singing, whose melodious voices soothed and comforted hearts, a successfully rehabilitated former inmate, Mr. Huang, was invited to share his personal journey. He spoke candidly about how, during a time of confusion and loss, he found direction through the guidance of Jesus Christ and the support of the Prison Fellowship. With courage, he faced his past, successfully reintegrated into society, and ultimately built a new and fulfilling life. His sincere and moving life story deeply touched every inmate present. The most touching moment of the event came when an inmate, witnessed and blessed by all attendees, received baptism during the service. This act symbolized a rebirth of life through faith and marked a renewed commitment to a hopeful future. The atmosphere was solemn, sacred, and deeply moving. Miaoli Detention Center stated that religious care and life testimony activities not only help stabilize inmates’ emotions but also guide them to reflect on their lives and rebuild positive values. The Center hopes that, through the continued love and support of all sectors of society, inmates may find hope at life’s turning points and move forward on the path toward renewal and rebirth.

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  2025-11-21

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  Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Activities Convey Family Bonds and Warmth

  2025-10-03

  To strengthen family support functions for inmates and enhance emotional bonds, the Miaoli Detention Center organized a series of reunion activities on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The events began on September 23, 2025, with a Mid-Autumn Festival phone reunion, benefiting 605 families and connecting loved ones through heartfelt conversations. This was followed by face-to-face reunions for inmates on September 25 and for juvenile inmates on September 26, with a total of 81 inmate participants and 166 enthusiastic family members, creating heartwarming and touching moments. At the face-to-face reunion venues, tea was served, along with mooncakes and mung bean pastries specially handmade by members of the Center’s baking class, adding festive warmth to the occasion. The ocarina class also performed music, further enhancing the heartfelt atmosphere. Director Chiang Ching-Lung attended in person, extending holiday greetings to all inmates and their families, while encouraging inmates to reform themselves and live up to the earnest expectations of their loved ones. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion. Through these activities, emotional bonds were strengthened, allowing inmates and their families to share precious moments of togetherness. These experiences not only help inmates adjust their state of mind but also serve as a vital source of strength for their new beginning.

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