Education level in the Namibian Correctional Service 2010/2011 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 tertiary secondary primary none Male Female The Figures above indicate that the majority of offenders admitted in the NCS have little or no education. Considering that most offenders that are admitted in the NCS institutions are of the young age group, it becomes critical that offenders are provided with educational skills as a measure of addressing their criminogenic needs. In addition, for offenders to be rehabilitated, they will need basic writing and reading skills through literacy programmes. The NCS will require resources to be able to address the educational shortcomings of offenders, prepare offenders for the job market and thereby enhance public safety.