The Correctional Services Department today held a national security education student forum and premiered one of the national security education microfilms that it produced.
The department produced a total of two microfilms, Momentary Glory and Unfailing Love. Adapted from real cases, these films feature stories of teenagers who were incited to commit illegal acts which endanger national security and paid a heavy price. Through the productions, the department hopes to raise public awareness of safeguarding national security, enhance citizens’ ability to think critically and discerningly, and raise their awareness of abiding by the law.
The microfilms will be uploaded to various official media platforms of the Correctional Services Department and the Education Bureau on April 15 – National Security Education Day.
Speaking at the ceremony, Acting Secretary for Security Michael Cheuk said that the Correctional Services Department has gone beyond the prison walls to promote community crime prevention education.
Such education helps nurture young people to love the country and Hong Kong, be law-abiding citizens, and have a positive mindset, he elaborated.
Mr Cheuk also expressed hope that students, through Momentary Glory, could understand that they should think twice and not commit crimes, in order to avoid lifelong regrets.
Today’s forum also featured a video clip of the individual on which one of the microfilms was based. In the video, he shared how he repented, as well as his feelings after being misled into committing illegal acts and ultimately being sentenced to imprisonment.
There was also an interactive session in the forum, allowing students to express their views and think from multiple perspectives.
Moreover, the department arranged for rehabilitated individuals to talk about the cost for committing crimes, and their rehabilitation experiences, with a view to reminding students to refrain from engaging in illegal activities.