APFAD 2015 Presentation - Mr Abdul Karim

Presented by:
ABDUL KARIM
Executive Director
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association was established
on 19 August 1972
VISION
To deliver, with our volunteers and community partners,
sustainable preventive, rehabilitation and aftercare
programmes, towards a drug-free Singapore.
MISSION
To mobilise our community against drug abuse
and strive towards a drug-free Singapore.
General Information
Member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS)
Member of the Care Network
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Community Action for Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
(CARE) Network
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A mix of community and Government agencies, which
provides support for ex-offenders.
Focal Areas of our Work
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association was formed in
1972 and focus in:
• Prevention of drug-abuse in youths through
education and awareness - Badge Scheme
• Prevention of re-offending in offenders upon release
through Case Management
Badge Scheme
 Aims to immunise students against the dangers of drug and inhalant
abuse through a series of presentations, tests and experiential learning
 About 6000 to 7000 uniformed group students attend the course each
year
 Conducted during the school holidays for uniformed groups
Badge Scheme
Multiplier-effect enables participating students to act as
transfer agents in educating their peers on the dangers and
consequences of drug abuse. This is a compulsory requirement
to earning their merit badge.
Many of the participants have returned to serve as Badge
Scheme Instructors to help train their juniors
Case Management
Structured aftercare programme
Case Management & Counselling for a
selected group of ex-offenders and
their families at risk of re-offending;
and those who seek assistance in
reintegration into society prior to their
release.
CARE Network
Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders
Vision:
Hope, Confidence and Opportunities for Ex-offenders
• Formed in May 2000
• Aims to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation
of ex-offenders in Singapore
• Have grown from 8 government and nongovernment agencies to over 100 partners today
CARE Network
The CARE Network seeks to:
Set strategic directions for the comprehensive
provision of aftercare support services to offenders
and their families.
Identify gaps to better meet the needs of offenders.
Co-ordinate efforts between agencies to provide a
seamless transition between incare and aftercare.
Build capability and support continuous learning
of
the agencies.
Engage the community through initiatives such as
Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) and Yellow Ribbon
Fund (YRF)
Development of Aftercare
Laying the Foundation
The CARE Network was formed in 2000 with the aim to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation of ex-offenders in
Singapore. The first few years was spent laying the foundation in aftercare work.
2000
Formation of CARE
Network
2001
2003
Implementation of Case
Management Framework with
SANA and SACA
Launch of Lee Foundation
Education Assistance Scheme
Expanding our Reach
To advocate 2nd chances for ex-offenders and their families, the focus from 2004 to 2009 was on garnering community
support and expanding our reach in the community.
2004
Launch of Yellow
Ribbon Project &
Yellow Ribbon Fund
2005
2006
MCYS Joined CARE
Network
Introduction of
Family Resource
Centres
2009
Inaugural Yellow
Ribbon Run
Development of Aftercare
Strengthening the Framework
The foundation & community support established in the earlier years bore fruit, with a large number of key initiatives
being launched in the year 2010. These initiatives strengthened the framework for a vibrant aftercare sector.
2010
Launch of Yellow
Ribbon Community
Project
2010
Signing of Halfway
House Service Model
Agreement
2010
Launch of STAR
Bursary & ISCOS Skills
Assistance Subsidy
Scheme
Capability & Capacity Building
With the introduction of Mandatory Aftercare Scheme and the increasingly challenging inmate profile, there is a
need to build capability and capacity in the aftercare sector so as to enhance the programmes and services for
offenders.
2011
Initiated CN Learning
Journey & Attachment
Programme
2014
2013
First CN Workplan Seminar
Developmental Framework
for Offender Rehab
Personnel implemented
2015
Developing Aftercare
Research Capability with
SACA
Evidence-Based Practices
Risk-Need-Responsivity Model
Under the RNR model, there are 8 central factors
that are most highly correlated with criminal
behavior. Interventions need to address these
factors.
Anti-Social Attitudes
Anti-Social Peers
Anti-Social Personality Pattern
History of Anti-Social Activities
Family / Martial Issues
Lack of Achievement in Education and Employment
Lack of Pro-social Leisure
Substance Abuse
CASE MANAGEMENT
Journey of Helping a Client Under Case
Management Service
2 months Incare
phase
Voluntary
6 – 12 months
Aftercare Phase
POST AFTERCARE – 2 years
Family Enrichment
Programme
Peer Leaders
Development
Programme
OBJECTIVES
 To provide aftercare assistance, support and guidance
through individual case management to the Target Group
and their families (where possible) to help them cope
during the initial period of the clients’ reintegration.
 To assist ex-offender in attaining employment, securing
accommodation, developing social support and coping
skills & attaining a positive lifestyle
 To address the specific criminogenic needs of the clients to
prevent of re-offending or relapse.
Profile
Educational Level
Primary (1 - 6) 27.1%
ITE
10.8%
Secondary (1 - 4) 56.6%
Primary
27.1%
Secondary
56.6%
ITE/Higher Nitec (Yr 1 &
2) 10.8%
Poly - Diploma (Yr 1 - 3)
2.7%
A Level / Pre-U cert (Yr 1
-2) 1.8%
Bachelor's Degree (Yr 1 3) 0%
Post-graduate Degree
0%
Number of Previous Incarceration
5%
No previous record
Profile
15%
01 incarceration
45%
16%
> 3 incarceration
02 incarceration
19%
03 incarceration
None
One
Two
Three
>4
Profile
Type of Drug consumed
 Majority of them consumed heroin (40%)
 Consumption of Ice on the increase (35%)
CHALLENGES IN REINTEGRATION
 Offenders have very high levels of need;
 In addition to addressing their client’s offending
behaviour, often have to deal with problems relating to
many areas:
 poor parenting, abuse, damaged relationships, criminal
and anti-social peers;
 Low educational attainment;
 Substance abuse or dependency;
 Low income, Housing issues
CHALLENGES IN REINTEGRATION
 Less than 50% Programme Completion Rate prior to
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2011.
High drop out rate midway
Inability to engage clients upon their release
Failure to connect with clients prior to their release
Lack of understanding of how Aftercare Case Managers
are able to help
Review of the Case Management Programme undertaken in
2011
Much improvement in programme completion rate
Completion Rate
Year
No of Cases Completed
%
600
469
78
2012/2013
474
396
84
2013/2014
331
284
86
2014/ 2015
170
145
85
2011/12
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
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Literature on Effective Interventions
Ability of practitioners to convey accurate empathy, respect & warmth & a
“therapeutic genuineness” –
Engagement of client prior to
release/Quality of interpersonal relationship;
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Meeting client at the Prison Gate
Orientation to assimilate them (those more than 3 years of
incarceration)
Intensive counselling for clients with higher needs
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Reaching out and being in contact with client constantly
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Engaging the Family and providing avenues for
family bonding
(Studies show presence and availability of strong and positive family
support play a crucial role in relapse prevention).
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
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Mobilising Community Resources
Collaboration with “The Shop City Project”
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Project Relief (Assistance to needy/vulnerable women)
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Empowerment of Women Initiative (Skills Training
& Certification in cosmetics, beauty & nails with
possible employment
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Tattoo Removal Program
Care Network
Yellow Ribbon Emergency Fund
Funding support for training of Case Managers
Education Skills Training Subsidies for Clients
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
 General principle: A comprehensive approach to
rehabilitation, with a range of services addressing
the individual’s functioning across all key areas of
their life – psychological, educational,
employment and social circumstances
Continuum of Care
Completion of 6 months is just the beginning, allowing
Aftercare Case Manager to address the basic needs
and getting the client to stabilise in the community
2 years of continued support offered to Client upon
completion of 6 months programme
Family Enrichment Programme (FEP ) and Peer Leaders
Development Programme
POST - AFTERCARE
 FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME
 PEER LEADERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Family Enrichment Programme
Provides experiential learning for ex-offenders and their
families in building confidence, social skills, problemsolving skills and encouraging willingness to attempt new
challenges as a family.
It also helps to strengthen family bonding
Peer Leaders Development
 Introduced in 2013. Those completed the Case Management
programme encourage to join as Peer Leaders
 Ex-offenders can go on to become contributing members of
society. Some even take on leadership roles to pass on their
experiences to others who are still struggling to recover
 Possess leadership and exemplary qualities as shown in their
rehabilitation journey and possess a strong desire to help
others.
Peer Leaders Development
 In 2014, 12 Peer Leaders and potential leaders participated in 4
training activities and workshops to maximize their potential and
equip them with relevant enabling skills
 Some Peer Leaders support the Family Enrichment Programmes
(FEP)
Others have initiated and participated actively in community projects
 In 2014, Peer Leaders initiated two community projects that involved
Melrose Children’s Home and Bishan Home for the Intellectually
Disabled.
 Plan to identify / train at least 10 Peer Leaders each year.
Strengthening The Continuum of
Care
DROP-IN CENTRE
Drop-In Centre
 Objectives
 To serve as a one-stop centre for ex-offenders and their families
seeking help or advice or wish to see a counsellor
 To provide crisis intervention in cases where ex-offenders face
triggers to re-offend
 To offer support services to assist ex-offenders in areas such as
starter kits, free legal advice, counselling, support group sessions
and financial assistance
Drop-In Centre
 Piloted in January 2015
Operating hours:
 Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 6.00 pm*
 Thursday: 8.30 am – 9.00 pm
 Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
 Closed on Sunday & Public Holiday
* Plans to extend opening hours to 9 pm, Monday to Friday
Services
Counselling
To provide counselling to avert an impending crisis, for e g
when the living situation is threatened, disrupted or when
ex-offender is under stress and tempted to resort to drugs.
Starter Kit
Assistance for immediate food and travel needs - Kopitiam
Card (for food) and EZ-Link Travel Card
Emergency Fund
Financial assistance to tide over a period of difficulty or
distress.
Women Support
Group
Support Group for women ex-drug offenders
Family Support
Group
Support Group for families of recovering drug offenders
Tattoo Removal
Highly subsidised tattoo removal for ex-offenders who face
discrimination due to their 'regrettable' tattoos.
Legal Aid consultation Free legal advice to ex-offenders and their families
Mediation
Family mediation for ex-offenders who are not able to
relate with their family members
Accommodation
Finding suitable accommodation for ex-offenders
Referral
Referral and follow-up with other agencies
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