Community Based Programmes
Inmates may be emplaced as supervisees for Community-based Programmes (CBP) towards the tail-end of their sentence. CBPs promotes their reintegration into society with the help of their family members and the community.
CBPs provide opportunities for supervisees, to gradually reintegrate in the community by building up their capacities to reconnect with their families and be gainfully employed as contributing members of the society.
Eligible inmates will be assessed for CBP. Singapore Prison Service (SPS) makes a holistic assessment of their suitability for CBP, taking into consideration their latest rehabilitation progress, general conduct, and reintegration plans. No applications are needed on your part. If your loved ones are assessed to be suitable for CBP, the next-of-kin or person appointed will be informed in due course.
Is my loved one suitable for CBP?
Penal inmates: All penal inmates will be screened and assessed for their eligibility and suitability. Eligible inmates will only be assessed for CBP after they have served half their sentence in prison. Some inmates are legally excluded from CBP consideration due to the type of offence committed. Eligible inmates assessed to be suitable for CBP may be emplaced for a maximum period of 15 months prior to their release, depending on the recommended CBP scheme.
Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) inmates: For inmates detained at the DRC, CBP is part of their Drug Rehabilitation Regime. Hence, they will be emplaced on a suitable CBP scheme upon completion of their in-care rehabilitation regime, subject to their progress and conduct during their rehabilitation programme.
*If your loved ones are eligible for CBP, they will be assessed, and you do not need to apply. Family members will be informed if their loved ones are found suitable for CBP.
What are the various types of CBP available?
The following provides a brief description of the CBP schemes available for Penal Inmates:
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The Home Detention Scheme (HDS) aims to promote reintegration of inmates into society with the help of their family members and community. Suitable inmates will serve their remaining sentences at their residences under specified conditions, which include curfew monitoring, urine testing and counselling. They could either be working, studying, or be involved in community service.
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The Employment Preparation Scheme (EmPS) aims to engage inmates in meaningful and productive work outside of the prison premises and to guide them towards a gradual reintegration into society. EmPS also provides inmates with a chance to contribute to society by being productive, inculcate good work habits and develop a sense of responsibility to support their families. They will be housed at Institution S2, Selarang Park Complex during the early phase of their programme. They may be considered for Weekend Home Leave and Long Home Leave transit, subject to assessment and recommendation.
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The Halfway House Scheme (HWH) provides a more structured environment to support inmates’ reintegration back to society gradually with the help of community partners. Inmates residing at halfway houses undergo various interventions, such as counselling and employment-related programmes. They may be considered for Long Home Leave transit, subject to assessment and recommendation.
The following provides a brief description of the CBP schemes available for DRC Inmates:
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The Residential Scheme (RS) aims to promote reintegration of inmates into society with the help of their family members and community. Suitable inmates will serve their remaining sentences at their residences under specified conditions, which include curfew monitoring, urine testing and counselling. They could either be working, studying, or be involved in community service.
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The Day Release Scheme (DRS) aims to engage inmates in meaningful and productive work or skills training outside of the prison premises and to guide them towards a gradual reintegration into society. DRS also provides inmates with a chance to contribute to society by being productive, inculcate good work habits and develop a sense of responsibility to support their families. They will be housed at Institution S2, Selarang Park Complex during the early phase of their programme. They may be considered for Weekend Home Leave and Long Home Leave transit, subject to assessment and recommendation.
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The Halfway House Scheme (HWH) provides a more structured environment to support inmates’ reintegration back to society gradually with the help of community partners. Inmates residing at halfway houses undergo various interventions, such as counselling and employment-related programmes. They may be considered for Long Home Leave transit, subject to assessment and recommendation.
What to Do
Pre-emplacement
Once inmates are recommended for CBP, they will undergo Re-entry Preparation Programmes prior to their emplacement. Reintegration Officers from Community Corrections Command (COMC) will also conduct pre-emplacement briefing and interviews to the inmates on the conditions and expectations of CBP.
For Families
For HDS/RS scheme, the main visit cardholder will receive an SMS providing the inmate’s tentative date of emplacement and an undertaking form to seek his/her support for inmate’s emplacement to HDS/RS. A notification letter will also be sent to the family members informing on the date of emplacement. Family members are advised to read up on the family briefing form via the QR code and link provided in the emplacement letter.
For emplacement to DRS/EmPS/HWH scheme, a notification letter providing details on the scheme and the relevant contact information will be sent to the Next-of-Kin prior to emplacement.
Day of Emplacement
Inmates will be transferred to Selarang Park Community Supervision Centre (SPCSC) on the day of emplacement. They will undergo a briefing on the supervision conditions by their assigned RO. Arrangement for electronic tagging will also be done on emplacement day.
If you wish to be present on the emplacement day at SPCSC, you are encouraged to arrive via public transport. If you wish to drive, limited parking facility is available at SPCSC on first-come-first served, limit to 1 vehicle per inmate.
To enter SPCSC, you have to show the original emplacement SMS notification (sent from SPS) to the sentry officer for verification.
Visitors can handover a set of clothing including footwear for the inmates at specified visit registration counter during their scheduled visit between two weeks and two months before the release date, for inmates to wear on the day of release from prison.
Alternatively, visitors can contact 1800-PRISONS, 1800-774-7667 (For Local Calls),
or +65 6774-7667 (For Overseas Calls), and select “visit booking” option to make an appointment to pass the set of clothing on a non-scheduled visit day.
*Please be informed that calls to this 1800 service line from mobile phone may incur airtime charges according to your mobile service provider’s plan.
