Halfway house residents less likely to reoffend upon release: Singapore Prison Service
New data from the Singapore Prison Service shows drug offenders in halfway house programmes are less likely to reoffend after they are released. But, successful reintegration requires a combined effort from external employers, family and most importantly, the offenders themselves. In this CNA exclusive, Aslam Shah visits halfway houses across Singapore to uncover how these programmes are working on the ground.
New data from the Singapore Prison Service shows drug offenders in halfway house programmes are less likely to reoffend after they are released. But, successful reintegration requires a combined effort from external employers, family and most importantly, the offenders themselves. In this CNA exclusive, Aslam Shah visits halfway houses across Singapore to uncover how these programmes are working on the ground.