Violent extremism and the infiltration of organised crime within prisons threaten the very essence of correctional facilities. Prisons, rather than rehabilitating offenders, often become training grounds for further criminal activity. Ignoring this threat is not an option. Proactive, comprehensive strategies are vital to prevent our prisons from becoming hostages of crime. In this edition, we share expert perspectives and insights from decision-makers facing these challenges, and what results were achieved through the strategies adopted in different jurisdictions. Read More
Nordin Muhamad, Commissioner General of Prisons, Malaysia Read More
Singapore Prison Service's strategy leverages technology for smarter rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. Read More
Shie Yong Lee, Commissioner, Singapore Prison Service Read More
Woo Ying-ming, Commissioner of Correctional Services, Hong Kong Read More
Loh Teck En, Director of the Transformation and Technology Division, Singapore Prison Service Read More
Dimitri Vlassis, Chief coordinator of the programme for the implementation of the Doha Declaration, United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime (UNODC) Read More
Desmond Chin, Commissioner of the Singapore Prison Service Read More
Most of the treatment literature in corrections focuses on the challenge of ‘reintegration’ – how best to encourage and support... Read More