Family-Focused Practices of Coloane Prison - Correctional Services Bureau, Macao, China (PID204)

11.30am – 12pm EDT, 4 September 2024 ‐ 30 mins

Workshop Session

Family is the oldest and most common social phenomenon that has existed since the formation of human society. Not only is family very important to individuals, but it also forms the basis of society. The unique status of family is irreplaceable. An inmate’s imprisonment has an enormous impact on his or her family, transforming the once-whole family into a “pseudo-single-parent family”.

Therefore, this presentation will explore how an inmate’s admission to prison will affect his or her family and share Coloane Prison’s practices in recent years that aim to promote inmates’ family relationships. The future challenges for the Prison’s family-focused practices will also be analysed and strategies will be put forward to address the challenges.

Speakers

Ka Wai Ng

Senior Specialist, Social Assistance and Psychological Support Team, Correctional Services Bureau, Macao, China

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Ka Wai Ng

Senior Specialist, Social Assistance and Psychological Support Team, Correctional Services Bureau, Macao, China

Miss Ng has been working in Coloane Prison as a psychologist since 2015. Her main job duties include organizing programs and activities for inmates such as the “With You by My Side” social rehabilitation scheme and the “Conveying My Heart” family activity program (Mid-Autumn Festival celebratory event, etc.). She also provides counseling services for inmates to facilitate their personal growth, strengthen their family relationships and connect them to the society, which enables inmates to return to the society more smoothly and responsibly.