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Beyond Second Chances: From SCORE to Yellow Ribbon Singapore

Over 40 years after it was established, SCORE takes an exciting new step in its mission to help inmates and ex-offenders transform their lives for the better.

From vice to virtue – an ex-drug abuser shares how faith helped him overcome the drug abuse that consumed his life.

MHA COS 2020: Combating Drug Abuse, Strengthening Rehabilitation, a Safe and Secure Home

How the Home Team is working to combat the scourge of drugs; enhance rehabilitation and reintegration programmes; and work with the community to keep Singapore safe.

Our Year in Review

Keeping Singapore safe and secure in 2019.

02 January 2020

Be A Guardian: Helping Young Offenders Embark on a New Chapter in Their Lives

How SPS Personal Supervisors play a vital role in rehabilitating young offenders.

13 November 2019

Second Chances: Stories from the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2019

Beating drugs with the support of friends, and a love of music.

03 October 2019

Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2019: A Journey of Hope

Friends, families and members of the public gathered at the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2019 to show their support for inmates and ex-offenders.

18 September 2019

National Day Awards 2019: Serving from the Heart (Part 1)

From policymaking to reaching out to inmates – how Home Team officers play a part in the rehabilitation journey of offenders.

From the Heart, Behind Bars: A National Day Message of Hope

For some inmates, volunteering to pack the NDP fun-pack is their way of being a part of National Day.

This is Why We Serve: A Ripple Effect for Good

Meet CW2 Helen Lim, a Prison officer who goes the extra mile to support ex-offenders.

United Against Drugs

How very strong public support against drugs has been bolstered by community – and individual – efforts to support ex-drug-offenders and their families.

Strengthening the Ties that Bind

How two innovative family programmes by SPS are helping to strengthen the bonds between inmates and their families.

New Jobs, New Lives

How a new initiative by SCORE has given two ex-offenders a better chance at employment, and life.

Herstory: Helping Inmates Navigate Through Difficult Challenges

Patience, empathy and sincerity – these qualities have helped CW2 Masjannah Binte Jumadi to change the lives of inmates.

MHA COS 2019: Keeping Singapore Drug-free; Counter-terrorism Efforts

Securing a drug-free future and working with the community to counter terrorism.

A Chance to Start Anew

Here’s how the Drug Rehabilitation Centre helps offenders pick up new skills and overcome their addiction.

01 February 2019

Laundry Lessons for Ex-offenders

An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how SCORE’s laundry plant provides a conducive aftercare environment for ex-offenders.

22 January 2019

Three Things You Should Know About the Enhanced Drug Rehabilitation Regime

The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament this week. Here are three things you should know about the enhanced drug rehabilitation regime.

17 January 2019

Choose Love, Not Heroin

For 28 years, he injected heroin into his body. Now, after completing his longest prison sentence, he’s working to rebuild his relationship with his wife and son, with the help of strategies learnt at Selarang Halfway House.

16 January 2019

Urban Farming Behind Bars

Planting the seeds for a fresh start in life – a pilot programme lets inmates nurture their urban farming skills as part of their drug rehabilitation.

10 January 2019

Volunteers and Befrienders: In the Service of Others

Prison volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-offenders. Two dedicated volunteers share their stories with us.

03 January 2019

Guiding Those on the Path to Rehabilitation

Turning away from drugs isn’t easy, and Reverend Sam Rasoo Muthusamy has dedicated his life to helping others do just that.

28 December 2018

Where Learning Leads To Change

Second chances can come in various forms. In a collaboration between the Singapore Prison Service and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, inmates will be able to pursue a Polytechnic Diploma while serving their sentences.

21 December 2018

A Special Getaway to Choose the Right Path

Welcome to Camp ACE (All Can Escape), a unique programme organised by the SPF that helps at-risk youths turn away from crime and gang violence.

11 December 2018

Continuity of Care

Strengthening continuity of support for Muslim inmates and their families.

05 December 2018

Be A Guardian: A Calling to Serve

For DSP 2 Clifford Lin of the SPS, the most challenging assignments can also be the most meaningful.

30 November 2018

Be A Guardian: Guiding Inmates onto the Right Path

Raising his skills in order to help inmates – SGT Alvin Ang reveals how he found his calling as a Captain of Lives.

04 October 2018

Accepting the Families of Ex-offenders as Our Own

A helping hand when it matters most – two Yellow Ribbon Community Project volunteers share how they’re supporting the families of inmates and ex-offenders.

20 September 2018

Running Strong: 10 Years of the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run

Celebrating a decade of unlocking the second prison for ex-offenders – what we saw at this year’s Yellow Ribbon Prison Run.

13 September 2018

Lifting the Lid: Mastering a Sweet Craft, for a Second Chance

At the SCORE Bakery, inmates learn the craft of baking in order to enhance their opportunities for rehabilitation.

07 September 2018

Be A Guardian: Empowering Inmates on Their Rehabilitation Journey

Passion, dedication and knowledge to support rehabilitation – how psychologists support the rehabilitation of offenders.

Guiding Trainees on a Journey of Discovery

As a Senior Trainer at the Prison Staff Training School, Assistant Superintendent Theepan Prakash s/o Ravintheran has mentored more than 100 trainees.

More Than a Supervisor; a Friend

Changing lives for the better – Mr N Chandramohan received the Model Supervisor Award from SCORE for his willingness to support his colleague Mr Abdul Aziz, an ex-offender.

Choosing to Serve the Home Team (Part 2)

Young hearts with a passion for keeping Singapore safe and secure – four Scholarship recipients explain why they’ve chosen to become Home Team officers.

MHA National Day Awards 2018: Veteran Officers Share Their Wisdom

Recognising the contributions of Home Team officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the Singapore Prison Service.

Home Team Careers: Seeing the Sparkle in Everyone

Chief Warder 2 Sadhana Rai joined the Singapore Prison Service to make a difference in the lives of others.

A Young Life, Now Back on the Right Path

With love, support and a will to change for the better, mistakes made in one’s youth can be overcome.

A Prison Without Guards: Where Technology Enhances Operational Effectiveness

From utilising video analytics systems to facial recognition cameras in cells, the Singapore Prison Service is transforming itself into a future-ready correctional service by using technology in its prisons.

A Mother’s Plea for Change

If there’s one thing we can learn from Mr Ramli Bin Abdullah, it’s that ex-offenders deserve a second chance, and can transform their lives for the better.

Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes: Public Sector Transformation Awards 2018

Going the extra mile in the line of duty and service.

A Mother’s Tears, a Child’s Touch

Helping inmates and their children work towards a better life to come, as one family.

Supporting Ex-offenders by Raising the Skills of Our Aftercare Professionals and Volunteers

How a revised training framework sharpens the capabilities of our dedicated aftercare community.

CNB’s Next-Gen Reporting Centre: Faster, Safer and More Secure Testing for Drug Supervisees

An innovative, first-of-its-kind solution for urine sample testing.

Rehabilitation Through Technology

Addressing rehabilitation and preventive drug education in the digital age.

When Love Starts at Home: Helping Ex-offenders Take Responsibility for Their Lives

In our Mother’s Day Special, Chief Warder 1 Wendy Ong of the Singapore Prison Service explains how taking personal responsibility helps ex-offenders in their reintegration journey.

From Inmate to Trusted Employee

How community partnerships help ex-offenders stay on the right path.

An Ex-Offender’s Journey of Hope and Redemption

Chasing dreams at this year’s National Youth Achievement Award ceremony – for former gangster and drug trafficker “David”, it isn’t about driving a Lamborghini or living the high life, but leading a modest and peaceful life.

Five Questions with… A Captain of Lives

Rebuilding broken lives beyond the prison walls – Superintendent Dominic Fernandez shares how Community Corrections helps ex-offenders rehabilitate and reintegrate into society.

Keep It Real: Welcoming Sherlock Holmes into the Classroom

To better engage the young minds under her care, Deputy Superintendent of Prisons 1 Joyce Wong has incorporated pop culture references into her lessons.

Rejecting Extremism for Tolerance, Respect and Harmony

Helping to lead radicalised individuals and their families towards a proper understanding of their faith.

MHA COS 2018: Supporting the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Offenders

Showing young offenders the right path.

MHA COS 2018: Studying for a Second Chance

Two trainees with the Reformative Training Centre (RTC) share their conviction for change and hopes for the future.

From Gang Violence to Giving Back

As a former gang member who was detained for four years under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, Ben has since found new purpose in life and is making a better future for himself.

08 February 2018

Three Factors that have kept Recidivism Rates Low in 2017

Recidivism rates have remained low over recent years. Find out how community-based programmes, differentiated approaches and increased employment opportunities have reduced recidivism among former offenders.

08 February 2018

Five Anti-Drug Acronyms You Need to Know

SCORE, NCADA, SANA, NAMS and SACA – these are key organisations in our anti-drug ecosystem!

05 January 2018

Helping Families of Offenders Reach Their Potential

Home Team News speaks to Sasha, a mother who has taken on the responsibility of giving her children a better life, with the help of the community partners such as the Industrial & Services Co-operative Society Limited (ISCOS).

28 December 2017

A Teenage Drug Trafficker Turned Counsellor

He dared to change – After ending a 28-year struggle with drugs, Mr Tan Han Lay is now the operations director of his own cleaning company and volunteers his time to counsel ex-offenders.

07 December 2017

Expressing Hope for the Future Through Art

The Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition 2017 showcases 108 art pieces by inmates from the Visual Arts Hub (VAH) and Changi Women’s Prison.

11 October 2017

Counselling Individuals Away From the Path of Radicalisation

Close to 300 community volunteers were recognised for their efforts in rehabilitating and assisting the families of those who have been radicalised by extremist ideology at an appreciation lunch on 30 September 2017.

05 October 2017

From Gangster to Mentor of Troubled Youth

He used to be a teenage gangster. But today, Mr Albert Silvaraj is married, helps youth-at-risk and plans to pursue his studies in criminology.

28 September 2017

Touching Hearts with a Spirit of Volunteerism

Mr William Sheng resolved to turn his life around after being counselled by a Singapore Prison Service (SPS) Volunteer. He then committed to pass it on by being a volunteer with the SPS himself.

26 September 2017

Finding Jobs for Ex-Offenders – And So Much More

Tough clients, inspiring stories and life lessons – two years into the job, Sonam Damani shared how being a job coach for ex-offenders has allowed her to work with the lesser-known segment of society and how it has broadened her perspectives.

14 September 2017

My Buddy and I: Proud to be Fellow Captains of Lives

In the third story of our new series entitled “My Buddy and I”.

20 December 2016

Making a Difference to the Lives of Ex-offenders and Youths at Risk

On 24 November 2016, the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) presented awards to 69 individuals and committees.

25 November 2016

Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2016: Running for Second Chances

More than 9,000 people took part in the eighth Yellow Ribbon Prison Run.

06 September 2016

From Night to Light: Inmates Embody Resolve to Change Through Art

The ninth Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition, held at the Singapore Art Museum.

HEARt of SINGAPORE: Giving good people with bad records a fair shot

“So start with some humility. Don’t judge.” We bring you some highlights of that afternoon's event.

HEARt of SINGAPORE: Meet Ms Euphemia Cheong

HEARt of SINGAPORE: Meet Ms Euphemia Cheong Home Team News “I imagine how I would feel if I were the daughter or the mother. The 80-year-old lady told us ‘Somehow she is still my daughter.

HEARt of SINGAPORE: Meet Ms Suzana Ahmad

Ms Suzana Ahmad is quite a star, not just in the holding room where she chatted with Home Team News’ Mabelle Yeo on 07 June 2014.

HEARt of SINGAPORE: Meet Mariah

In 2012, Mariah’s brother, Damien, was imprisoned for an offence he had committed. His heavily pregnant wife and their five children needed urgent support and shelter and Mariah took them in.

Home Team at Midnight: Behind the walls of a Singapore Prison

Ever wondered what a typical night operation in prison is like? Every day, round-the-clock, dedicated officers from the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) work tirelessly, staying vigilant at all times

07 November 2013

Trailing Yel10w: Singing Hope into People’s Hearts

As one of many former drug offenders in Singapore, Mr Kelvin Soh’s story of struggling to overcome the addictions and pains of his past may not be unique

13 September 2013

One of Us: Returning to Help Other Youths

Mr Royston Khoo knows first-hand what a difference positive intervention can make in a teenager’s life, having gotten himself into serious trouble as a gang member when he was 16.

24 December 2012

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