VOICED : Presos juegan rugby en busca de redencion en Argentina

In Argentina, prisoners convicted of serious crimes find redemption through rugby with Los Espartanos, a team formed in a maximum-security prison. Rugby offers them personal growth, a sense of freedom, and a chance to reconnect with family, as seen in Jonny's story. Eduardo Oderigo, a lawyer and former rugby player, founded the team in 2009, overcoming resistance. The program has significantly reduced reincidence rates, with many former inmates not returning to prison. Oderigo's business network provides employment opportunities, offering a supportive path to reintegration in a society often demanding harsher measures against crime.

What opportunity does rugby provide to prisoners in Argentina?

• A chance to escape prison

• A way to earn money

• An opportunity for redemption

• A method to learn new languages

How did rugby help Jonny in his personal life?

• It helped him earn a degree

• It allowed him to travel the world

• It enabled him to reconnect with his son

• It provided him with a new job

Who founded the Los Espartanos rugby team?

• A government official

• An ex-lawyer and rugby player

• A famous rugby player

• A former prisoner

What was the recidivism rate mentioned for Buenos Aires before the rugby program?

• 20-25%

• 40-45%

• 80-85%

• 60-65%

What support does Eduardo Oderigo's business network provide to former inmates?

• Legal assistance

• Scholarships for education

• First employment opportunity

• Free housing