Empowering Rehabilitation Through Sports -The 'Run for Our Life' Program's Journey from Incarceration to Community Reintegration

ICPA2024 Presentation by Ka Lok Edison Lau and Kei Tse (ICPA2024-PID087)

Authors

Mr Ka Lok Edison Lau

Senior Manager, SideBySide (Formerly known as The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, SRACP)

Edison Lau is an accomplished service provider and social researcher with over eight years of innovative experience spanning academic research and social welfare sectors. He boasts an impressive educational background, including a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with a major in Psychology, a Master of Social Sciences in Counseling Psychology, a Master of Social Sciences in Criminology with Distinction, and an Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Applications. Beyond his academic achievements, he has amassed significant experience in the social welfare field, holding various impactful positions such as social service senior manager, counseling psychologist and researcher. His passion lies in leveraging social service and research to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities.

In his quest to make a meaningful impact, Edison has contributed to pivotal projects at the SideBySide. His work has focused on social service and social research and evaluation, emphasizing social impact assessment (SIA) and social return on investment (SROI) to drive development and innovation in social services. Additionally, Edison has applied his expertise in Big Data to enhance Business Intelligence within the social welfare domain. From 2017 to 2022, Edison has played a crucial role as the editor-in-chief of Sracpology, an influential annual research bulletin that highlights significant advancements and insights in the social welfare landscape. His dedication and contributions are helping to shape a more inclusive and equitable world.

Mr Kei Leung Tse

Acting Senior Manager, SideBySide

Tom is a registered social worker in Hong Kong with over 25 years of experience in the field of social services. He specializes in counseling and rehabilitation services for ex-offenders, utilizing sports intervention techniques to integrate psychological counseling and assist individuals involved in sexual offenses, which helps them rehabilitate and re-integrate into society.
Tom has recently assumed the manager role at SideBySide, where he leads a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering premium services to incarcerated individuals and ex-offenders. Through his leadership, the organization strives to make a significant positive impact, supporting individuals in their journey towards rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

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