When Jessica was sent to prison she couldn't read, write and numeracy was a struggle. Today she stood proudly, shook the Prime Minister's hand and accepted a certificate that marked her greatest achievement in life - the inmate can now read, and she loves it. Jessica was one of six inmates recognised at a special ceremony today at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo for passing either literacy and numeracy or bee-keeping courses.
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