Singapore Prison Service

TAKING HEART

Yellow Ribbon Community Arts Festival raises funds to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society

The festival includes a roving art truck that will make several stops downtown and in the suburbs to showcase works of art by inmates and ex-offenders

Changi Prison in Singapore. Even with qualifications in hand, ex-offenders often face a wall of societal judgment – employers may hesitate to interview them and colleagues may question their credibility.
THE BROAD VIEW

From bars to business: Why inclusive education is key to a stronger economy

The SUSS’ Prison School Project, which offers inmates a shot at earning business degrees, is a deeply human endeavour that will need broader societal support