Women Supporting Women- The power of peer support groups in A4

ICPA2024 Presentation by Ms Chang Xin En and Nehal Janakraj, (ICPA2024-PID187)

Authors

Ms Xin En Chang

Senior Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist, Singapore Prison Service

Ms Chang Xin En is a Senior Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist with the Singapore Prison Service, bringing nine years of experience in the correctional setting. With an Honours Degree in Social Work and a Master of Counselling, she has facilitated numerous groups and delivered 11 Psychology-based Correctional Programmes across her career, equipping her with invaluable insights into the unique needs of incarcerated populations. Notably, Ms Xin En is seasoned in delivering gender-responsive interventions, adept at addressing the specific needs of both male and female offenders. As a trusted coach and trainer, she actively fosters the development of groupwork facilitation skills and gender-responsive approaches among fellow officers, new specialists, and rehabilitation partners. Her passion for people development also underscores her support for peer-led initiatives such as the grief support group.

Nehal Janakraj

Senior Correctional Unit Officer, Singapore Prison Service

Miss Nehal Janakraj holds the position of a Senior Correctional Unit Officer at the Singapore Prison Service. As a uniformed officer with a background in Psychology, she possesses a range of vital skills to her role, including tactical and rehabilitation competencies essential in a correctional environment. Currently, Miss Nehal is part of the Drug Task Force (DTF) team in an all-female Correctional Unit which oversees the safety, discipline, and rehabilitation of drug offenders. Miss Nehal utilises gender-responsive perspectives in empowering female offenders to break the cycle of offending and guide them towards a pro-social life.

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