Family Befriending: Improving reintegration outcomes for individuals and mitigating impact of incarceration on families

ICPA2024 Presentation by Syaza Nuruljannah, Karen Wong and Claris Wah (ICPA2024-PID146)

Authors

Syaza Nuruljannah

Social Worker, Singapore Aftercare Association

Syaza has 6 years of experience in the social service sector, serving various roles in volunteer management and training. Currently a Social Worker with Singapore Aftercare Association, Syaza works with newly released inmates and their families, providing case management and counselling to support their rehabilitation and reintegration. Syaza has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She previously ran the Appropriate Adult programme, a scheme supporting special needs individuals undergoing investigation interviews with law enforcement agencies.

Karen Wong

Senior Assistant Director , Singapore Prison Service

Karen Wong has 15 years of experience in the Singapore Prison Service. She has served in various roles and capacities in direct practice, family policy and programmes, and management. She currently holds the position of Senior Assistant Director (Correctional Rehabilitation Services Branch, Penal), and oversees the correctional rehabilitation work of a team of specialists for adult male penal offenders. 1 Trained in Restorative Practices by the International Institute of Restorative Practices (IIRP), Karen has facilitated relationship-building and responsive circles for staff and inmates and inmates’ family members. She is also a certified trainer in Restorative Practices.

Claris Wah

Case Manager, Singapore Aftercare Association

Claris Wah has 6 years of experience working with adult offenders on their relapse prevention and reintegration needs. She also engages families on a regular basis to support better rehabilitation outcomes for her clients. Claris has a Master’s degree in Counselling and Guidance, and is currently a Case Manager at Singapore After-Care Association. Prior to her work in the correctional setting, Claris was in the Child Protective Service, where she coordinated support for children and families to mitigate the impact of abuse and facilitated conversations to support safety.

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