Exciting insights from the ICPA's Practice Transfer Advisory Committee 2025 survey! The Singapore Prison Service is leading the way in harnessing the power of peer support and lived experience in corrections. From the innovative Desistor Network to the groundbreaking Empatherapy movement, they're showing how involving former offenders in rehabilitation creates a powerful ripple effect of positive change. Their peer supporters are making a real impact - running support groups, facilitating programs, and even training other mentors! Key highlights from SPS's innovative approach: - The Desistor Network - Creating powerful support systems by harnessing former offenders' strengths and networks - Empatherapy movement - Enabling transformed inmates to facilitate peer support programs, including initiatives like "Dads Do Care" - Peer Supporters' Academy - A pioneering program where inmates and staff collaborate to train new peer supporters across the prison system What makes SPS's approach unique? They're creating a complete ecosystem of support - from in-prison peer programs to community reintegration, powered by those who've walked the path themselves. By reframing "ex-offenders" as "desistors," SPS is actively fighting stigma while building a more inclusive and effective rehabilitation system. Read the full survey here: https://bit.ly/3T2aBv6! This is just one example of how correctional services worldwide are recognising the unique value that lived experience brings to rehabilitation. Stay tuned as ICPA's Practice Transfer Advisory Committee continues to explore this transformative approach! #CriminalJusticeReform #PeerSupport #Rehabilitation (fb)

Step into a world of second chances at the 10th Annual Yellow Ribbon Run in Prague! More than just a race, this is your opportunity to be part of a global movement transforming lives. 📅 When: June 10, 2025 📍 Where: Hvězda Game Reserve, Prague 🎯 Mission: Breaking barriers, changing lives Building on the momentum of the international roundtable supported by ICPA Vice President Kim Ekhaugen, this event embodies our commitment to reintegration and rehabilitation. Every step you take helps build bridges between communities and creates pathways to new beginnings. - Run alongside participants from across Europe - Support second-chance employment initiatives - Be part of a growing international movement Register now and run for change: https://bit.ly/3HljKwf! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a passionate supporter, your participation makes a difference. #YellowRibbonRun2025 #SecondChances #CommunityImpact Yellow Ribbon Czech Republic (fb)