The mission of the Taiwan After-Care Association is to counsel those rehabilitated who have been released from prison to return to normal lives, to integrate into society, and to prevent recidivism so as to maintain social security. Formerly named as the “Taiwan Province Judicial Care Association”, the Association was founded on November 11, 1946 under the supervision of the Taiwan High Court, the Department of Social Affairs of the Taiwan Provincial Government, and the Bureau of Social Affairs of the Taipei City Government. It is a public charity group organized as a foundation, and was renamed the “Taiwan After-Care Association” in July 1967, to be responsible for the care of ex-prisoners of Taiwan Province, Taipei City and Kaohsiung City. As the Government appreciate the importance of this work, the “Rehabilitation Protection Act” was promulgated and entered into force on April 8, 1976. The Association was then reorganized on November 11 in the same year and established a board of directors under the direction and supervision of the Ministry of Justice since 1980.
C. Choice of Colors
The choice of shades of magenta represent hope, care, warmth and stability, symbolizing the determination and commitment of he Association, as well as peace in society. It symbolizes “acceptance and care to jointly build a beautiful homeland”.
A. Circular Logo
The circle represents a beautiful homeland, representing a society that is built with the acceptance of the public and hard work from after-care participants. It also symbolizes helping after-care participants to find their wayback home.
B. Two Hands Logo
Two impressionistic hands intertwine to form a heart-shape, symbolizing the afer-care participants’ need forassistance, acceptance and care from the public. This symbolizes the concept behind the Association.
Taiwan After-Care Association Description of Association Emblem
The Association assists the Government with the rehabilitation of criminal offenders. The design features of the Association emblem are as follows:
D. Two Hands
Representing outreaching of caring and compassionate hands, guiding and accepting after-care participants, helping them to stand up once again and start a new life!
E. Rays of Light
Representing continuity of counselling services, and the hope and light that will come into the lives of the after-care participants after they have received the counselling.
A. Plum Blossom Scales
Representing the Association handling legal and care matters on behalf of the Ministry of Justice
B. Green Ears of Rice
Representing the Association using the pirit of benevolence and sincerity in providing resources to after-care participants, and encouraging them to support themselves.
C. Wheels
Representing social resources, including all industries, authorities, groups and individuals, coming together in providing counselling and care.