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Wah was released from prison after serving a 20-years sentence. He successfully rehabilitated and started his own cleaning company in his mid-forties, and he insisted on employing ex-offenders to help them break the cycle and restore a healthy life. Now, he enters his sixtieth year and still continues to support rehabilitees.
The 70-year-old service user, Uncle Wing, has recently worked as an intern in Wah's company, showing rehabilitated silver-haired groups could give full play to their abilities.
Mr Ronald Szeto, Assistant Manager of Employment Development Services of the Society, Wah and Uncle Wing were interviewed by TVB programme "無耆不有". They shared views on the challenges on returning to the workplace for older rehabilitated persons and our employment training support services to eliminate stigma against rehabilitated persons.
To know more about the programme, please click below link (only Chinese version):《无耆不有》- 再创明天
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Emily, a post-90s single mother, was influenced by her peers to take drugs. After taking drugs for many years, she hoped to bring her daughter a healthy family and successfully got off drugs. Even though Emily's marriage was on the rocks, she became a single mother with two jobs but stayed cheerful. She was encouraged by her family to join our "Hang Seng Youth Career Planning Scheme ". Now she has become the owner of an online beauty store. She has gone through a tortuous life and hopes to make a good life for her daughter. Implemented by The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong and supported by Hang Seng Bank, the “Hang Seng Youth Career Planning Scheme” strives to respond to the learning needs of the youths. It has been developing an experiential learning platform out of the school, aiming at assisting the youths-in-need to explore the current situation and development of different industries starting out by their interests and abilities. The youths will then learn how to plan and equip themselves with what they need, in order to reach their life goals by reforming their ambitions on employment and/or entrepreneurship. To learn more about Emily’s story, please click below link (only Chinese Version): |
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The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong (SRACP) and JCI Tsuen Wan jointly conducted a questionnaire survey in July this year and managed to get 536 children aged 4-12 and their parent's responses. The result found that children's average daily learning time under the epidemic was 3.9 hours, and the average daily free play time was 2.6 hours. However, 38% of children still spent less than one hour of free play time per day, which was less than the recommendation of UNICEF. Play has a positive impact on children's academic, emotional and social development. Our research team suggests that instructional and structured play can help children establish social norms, improve communication skills and emotional expression. Parents are encouraged to spend an average of at least 30 minutes a day playing with their children, aiming to foster quality parent-child time and promote parent-child relationships. Related articles (Chinese version only):
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Providing appropriate support services, especially an appropriate living environment for the ex-offenders could help them to achieve successful rehabilitation. Earlier on, TVB “Pearl Magazine” arranged a media interview with Mr Tam Ka Kin, the Supervisor of SRACP, and Uncle Kung, a service user. They shared that SRACP has been actively developing a transitional social housing project "SoUk", with an aim to provide a more dignified living environment for the needy rehabilitating ex-offenders. It could help ex-offenders to refrain from bad habits and start a new life. Since 2017, SRACP established 3 “So Uks”, and over 30 ex-offenders have been benefited from the project. To learn more, please visit the following website: TVB "Pearl Magazine" (Part 1) |
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It’s quite usual for ex-offenders to encounter discrimination when reintegrating into society after prison, especially when they seek jobs. “Sobakery” is a social enterprise under SRACP, with an aim to provide on-the-job training and job opportunities to ex-offenders and underprivileged people, helping them rebuild their confidence. Ah Shing is an ex-offender who has been working in the “Sobakery” for almost five years. Although, in the beginning, he was not interested in baking, his colleagues helped and encouraged him adapting the new environment. Now, he has become passionate and responsible, and never be late for work or leave early. Earlier on, TVB Pearl “Pear Magazine” arranged an interview with Mr. Ken Ngan (“Sobakery” Operations Manager) and Ah Shing, sharing the difficulties faced by rehabilitated persons in job hunting, and how they work together to operate “Sobakery” better. To learn more about the story, please click below link:
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Every year, about 7,000 rehabilitated offenders reintegrated into society. Apart from employment difficulties, it is not easy for them to find a comfortable shelter / home in Hong Kong. According to SRACP service users’ profile, 30% of them are renting bed space, suites or sleeping on the street, etc. Our Chief Executive, Ms Anthea Lee, was being interviewed by TVB earlier. During the interview, she gave an account of how SRACP facilitated social resources to solve rehabilitated offenders’ housing issue. Apart from operating government-subsidised hostels, SRACP has recently connected with different community stakeholders to develop transitional social housing for rehabilitated offenders, which helps them to live independently in the community and build a meaningful and hopeful life. She hopes to acquire more resources in future to address the housing needs of rehabilitated offenders. Please click the link below for details of the programme (only Chinese Version)
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Having a parent in prison may have dramatic impact on how the children grow. Funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, SRACP partnered with BGCA to launch a project “Blue Bus Jockey Club Together We Grow Project” (BBJC), aiming to provide all-rounded supporting service towards the children and youth, whose parents are arrested, incarcerated or ex-offenders, as well as their caregivers in Hong Kong to facilitate a positive parent-child attachment. Ruby, Social worker and caregiver were being interviewed by "East Weekly", to share the challenges faced by caregivers and children. BBJC provides various services to support caregivers and children, such as case counseling, mutual aid groups, experiential learning and activities, etc., in the hope that they can relax and alleviate the pressure, and to face the sudden changes with a positive attitude and supports. To learn more about the story, please click below link (Chinese version only): |
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In order to encourage disadvantaged youths to connect with the community and expand their horizons, SRACP launched a free mobile app “YouChallenge” which is a brand-new service model in social welfare sector, supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Through the mobile app, disadvantaged youths gradually accomplish different tasks in real life that excel themselves and develop positive attitude gradually. i-CABLE interviewed one of the challengers and Ms. Gigi Chan, the project supervisor. During the interview, the challenger shared the feature of the project about how to develop her own advantages from the challenges, as well as regain the confidence and clear life direction. To learn more about the story, please click below link (Chinese version only): |
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Having a parent in prison may have a dramatic impact on how the children grow. SRACP partnered with BGCA to launch a project “Blue Bus Jockey Club Together We Grow Project” (BBJC), which is supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, to provide all-rounded supporting service towards the children and youth, whose parents are arrested, incarcerated or ex-offenders, as well as their caregivers in Hong Kong to facilitate a positive parent-child attachment. Ms. Kimmy Chiu, Project-in-charge of BBJC, Ms. Phoebe Lo, Social worker and Ms. Cheung, the caregiver, were being interviewed by Commercial Radio Hong Kong, sharing the feature of the project, and how to alleviate the financial burden and stress of the families. Also, this year BBJC newly introduced a programme “Distance-learning Course for Incarcerated Parents”, which is the first of its kind in Hong Kong that designs to provide parenting knowledge and skills to incarcerated parents, so that they can better understand the developmental needs of their children. To learn more about the story, please click below link (Chinese version only): |
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Most social enterprises in Hong Kong are facing operating difficulties amid epidemic outbreaks. TI Farm is a social enterprise under SRACP, which aims to help persons in recovery develop different skills by taking up indoor farming works, and to provide job opportunities and gradually assisting them reintegrate into the community. TI Farm was being interviewed by RTHK lately to share how social enterprises help each other to survive during the difficult time. To learn more about the story, please click below link (Chinese version only): |
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In order to encourage disadvantaged youths to connect with the community and expand their horizons, SRACP launched the “YouChallenge” mobile app which is a brand-new service model in social welfare sector, supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Through the mobile app, we can actively connect with disadvantaged youths, encourage them to accomplish different tasks in real life, and by earning points challengers are able to redeem desirable rewards and opportunities to excel themselves and develop positive attitude gradually. “Hong Kong Economic Times " interviewed two challengers, rehabilitator Kim and disadvantaged youth Tze Ho, together with Ms. Gigi Chan, the project supervisor and Mr. Edison Lau, Research & Development supervisor. During the interview, our colleagues shared how to make good use of technology to connect with youths and assist them in establishing life goal, as well as developing a career based on their interests. To learn more about the story, please click below link (Chinese version only): 【App X 社工輔導】善導會「YouChallenge」App任務獎賞 助弱勢青年發掘技能創業 |
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Milan is a Nepalese who born in Hong Kong. Since he was a drug addict, he fully understands the struggle and pain of non-Chinese drug addicts. He also understands the challenges faced by ethnic minorities living in Hong Kong. Therefore, after recovering, he has joined SRACP as a peer supporter for more than 10 years and help ethnic minorities with drug problems. He hopes to help them break the cycle and restore a healthy life. To learn more about Milan’s story, please click below link (Chinese version only):
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Inaugurated in 2018 with the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, SRACP launched the “YouChallenge” mobile app which is a brand-new service model in social welfare sector. Through the mobile app, we can actively connect with youths, encourage disadvantaged youths to accomplish different tasks in real life, and by earning points they are able to redeem desirable rewards and opportunities to excel themselves, so as to develop positive attitude. So far, more than 1,000 people have registered to use the mobile app, and more than 600 challenge tasks have been created. "Hong Kong 01" interviewed one of the challengers, K (alias), and Ms. Gigi Chan, the project supervisor. During the interview, K shared how to develop her own advantages from the challenges and overcome the low tide of life, as well as to rebuild a positive identity and self-image. To learn more about the story, please click below link (Chinese version only): |
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The "7th SRACP Benevolent Employers Awards Presentation Ceremony" was first broadcasted on Facebook on October 16, 2020 (Friday) with a new variety show format, themed as "Walk with you all the time. Explore infinite possibilities". A total of 37 companies were nominated and 20 “New”, “Outstanding” and “Excellent” employers were selected. The "RunTogether Challenge" was launched to promote the spirit of peers, so as to call for more employers to join. During the interview, Ming-chu and Ah-Keung thanked their employers for not only providing stable jobs and income, but also allowing them to re-accept themselves, improve their interpersonal relationships, and regain their self-esteem. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details: |
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How does it feel to return home town after imprisoned abroad several years? Our service user, Ryan, was being interviewed by RTHK radio programme to share his 7- year life in Japanese prison. When he returned to Hong Kong, our social workers helped him gradually integrate into the society and regain his goals. He encourages other ex-offenders, “It doesn't matter if you went in the wrong direction once, the most important thing is to find the right way now." Click the link to know more about Ryan's story (only Chinese version):
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We always encourage ex-offenders to look for self-enhancement in adversity. Rizzy, our service user, has overcome the low tide of life through fitness exercises in prison, and regained his goals. He hopes to help and guide other ex-offenders to be fitness coaches, equipped themselves with skills. Now, he is planning to apply for funds to establish a coaching team composed of ex-offenders to promote fitness exercise in the community. Rizzy, together with our Hong Kong Revival Hub Supervisor Mr. Tom Tse and Social Worker of “Hang Seng Youth Career Planning Scheme” Ms. Bernice Lam, were being interviewed by Ming Pao to share the challenges faced by ex-offenders in their rehabilitation and how SRACP helped them reintegrate into the community. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details:
【周日人物】因蠔涌爆炸品案坐牢 瘦仔變健碩 獄中健身自強 釋囚組過來人教練團 |
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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, 24-hour chained fast food restaurants adjusted their operation hour, which caused the disadvantaged group- homeless people losing the shelter at night, they worried about the health and personal safety at the same time. Funded by Jockey Club “COVID-19 Emergency Fund”, SRACP launched a short-term project “Love Delivery under COVID-19” at two service areas in Kowloon West in May by driving two 60-seat coaches to designated spots, outreaching teams approaching homeless / street sleepers to provide timely care and support to them in time of hardship. Ms. Anthea LEE Shuk Wai, Chief Executive together with Mr. Brian Wong, SRACP Supervisor and Kevin, project assistant were being interviewed by Topick. In addition to introducing details and concepts of the project, they also shared their memorable experience during outreach. Please click the link below for details of the programme (only Chinese Version): |
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SRACP is an intermediary of the SIE Fund responsible for designing and administering the innovative programme "BEHub", which aims to inspire and nurture the disadvantaged groups and the public to become social innovators to address the challenges relating to poverty and social exclusion faced by the disadvantaged groups, especially rehabilitated persons, current or ex-drug abusers, ethnic minorities, youth-at-risks, people with disabilities or persons in recovery, through innovative solutions. Ms. Anthea Lee Shuk-wai, Chief Executive of SRACP was being interviewed by SIE Fund, pointed out disadvantaged groups are unpolished gemstones which can glow and shine with a little assistance. By providing training, mentorship and a resourceful network, SRACP assists the disadvantaged groups to develop creative thinking and to design and deploy innovative solutions to tackle social problems, in order to encourage the positive development of their personality growth. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details: |
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The 4th So Uk of SRACP was officially launched in February this year which is located at Staunton Street, Sheung Wan. The project aims to promote multi-generational co-living environment and the spirit of mutual help at neighbourhood level in the community. It provides six units with 24 spaces in total, for deprived singletons including ex-offenders, persons in recovery and out-of-home youths from different age groups and background, in which cross generation co-living model is promoted. Ms. Anthea LEE Shuk Wai, Chief Executive and two tenants Wendy and Uncle Bill were being interviewed by the "HKCSS Channel". In addition to introducing details and concepts of the project, the two tenants also share their daily lives in So Uk 2.0. Check out this featured video (Chinese version only): |
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Classes were suspended for months because of the continuous coronavirus outbreak, caregivers are under great pressure at this critical time. In order to alleviate the anxiety of affected communities, SRACP launched a project “Happy Learning Thro' Play” to provide multiple choices of toys, books and learning resources for the service users’ families during class suspension period. It is hoped that both children and parents can have more interactions through playing toys and family games, meanwhile to reduce the stress of the caregivers. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details:
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Affected by the spreading of the COVID-19 in Hong Kong, the disadvantaged group’s livelihoods are under pressure, especially for the rehabilitated persons. Interviewed by HK01, Roy (employee of Bright Service Company Limited – BS) shared the difficulties he encountered under the coronavirus - many events and exhibitions were cancelled since Lunar New Year, which severely affected his income. He is worried that rehabilitated people have fewer opportunities to be employed in the market. Being a social enterprise established by SRACP, BS try to coordinate a short-term positions for Roy, such as driver and porter to tackle the urgent problem. The general market, however, is difficult to recover in no time, the social enterprise itself is facing rigorous challenges, how can BS survive from this unprecedented situation? To know more about the story of our service users, please check out below: (Only Chinese Version) |
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The impact of the coronavirus outbreak is unprecedented and affected every business of Hong Kong, no exception to the social enterprises. TI Farm is a social enterprise under SRACP, which aims to help persons in recovery develop different skills by taking up indoor farming works in the facilitating environment, and to provide job opportunities for them, so as to help them reintegrate into the community. Interviewed by Apple Daily, Mr. Dennis CHAN Chun-kai, Senior Manager (Mental Health Service) and Farm Worker Kit shared their difficulties under the coronavirus - organic vegetable retail business dropped significantly, meanwhile the group guided tours were all cancelled. In order to overcome the adversity, TI Farm intend to launch online shopping platform, and also hopes that the government will provide assistance to cope with the difficulties. News related (only Chinese Version): https://bit.ly/3fC4lFv |
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With the continued spread of the new coronavirus, many low-income ethnically diverse families’ livelihoods are affected. Viu TV visited one of our service users, a Nepalese family who is struggled from receiving accurate and timely information in their native language. This family is lacking behind in receiving the related outbreak information, it makes them difficult to buy protective equipment e.g. mask in time. Meanwhile, the mom also suffers from the pressure of the financial situation and children education. Mr. Anthony Wong, the Acting Senior Manager of SRACP, and Milla, a Senior Peer Supporter, were being interviewed by Viu TV, to share about the epidemic's impact on ethnically diverse families’ daily lives, and how SRACP help them during the recent atypical moment. In addition to providing masks and hand sanitizer, we worked with volunteers to make fabric face mask with replaceable filter for children, as well as providing accurate information to assist ethnically diverse families overcome the adversity. Please click the link below for details of the programme (only Chinese Version): |
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With the continued spread of the new coronavirus, many low-income families lacked of the anti-epidemic protection products and their livelihoods were also affected, especially those who are rehabilitated. SRACP service user, a single mother, Ar Gi who has an 8 years old daughter with special educational needs, they have struggled in adversity. SRACP social worker have been working and supporting with Ar Gi's family to provide basic protective equipment like masks for prevention of epidemic. Ms. Amy MOK Yuen-chi, SRACP Supervisor, and Ar Gi were being interviewed by Topick, to share about the epidemic's impact on their daily lives, and how SRACP can help them to fight the epidemic. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details.
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TI Farm was a social enterprise under the SRACP, now in its second year of operation, which aims to help persons in recovery develop different skills by taking up indoor farming works in the facilitating environment, so as to help them reintegrate into the community. TI Farm was the first indoor strawberry farm in Hong Kong, not only provides fresh strawberries for the community, but also develops healthy products such as veggies and peanut sprout. It strived to promote the concept of indoor farming and social integration by organizing indoor farming guided tours and eco-workshops for the public. Mr. Dennis CHAN Chun-kai, Senior Manager (Mental Health Service) and Farm Worker Kit were being interviewed by RTHK, sharing how TI Farm help persons in recovery to reintegrate into the community and its future development. Please click the link below for details of the programme (only Chinese Version):
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Providing appropriate support services for the ex-offenders could help them to achieve successful rehabilitation, especially for elderly. SRACP volunteer Keung and service user Tom were being interviewed by TVB, sharing how they get over the past and start a new middle and late life. Keung became SRACP volunteer after rehabilitated, and now actively participates in the volunteering activities. He wishes to sum up his experience and share it with the teenagers for the avoidance of similar mistakes through the volunteering activities, and help ex-offenders to reshape a healthy life, Keung's life hence becoming more meaningful. When rehabilitated people reintegrate into society, finding a shelter is the first problem to be solved. SRACP launched a “SoUk Project” to provide affordable housing with good quality for ex-offenders so as to help them regain a healthy live. Service user Tom lives in the SoUk, he gradually kicked the bad habit and improved the relationship with his family. Please click the link below for details of the programme (only Chinese Version):
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The families of prisoners and ex-offenders faced different obstacles, SRACP launched a pilot project “Blue Bus Jockey Club Together We Grow Project”, with the donation funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, to further expand the existing service, and to provide comprehensive one-stop service support for the families of rehabilitated offenders or people under prosecution, so as to provide various support for children to improve parent-child attachment, children's personal and social development, and quality of childcare. Social worker Ruby and the caregiver May were being interviewed by Commercial Radio Hong Kong, sharing the feature of the project ,and how to alleviate the financial burden and stress of the family , so as to provide positive and healthy environment for the children's growth, as well as improve the parent-child relationship. Please click the link below for details of the programme (only Chinese Version):
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SRACP has established the “Buddies & Buddies Project” which is a mutual-support group for the active drug users. Rehabilitated service users were trained as peer supporter trainees who assist the other group members, so as to shorten the distance between service users and social workers. Peer supporter trainee, Ah Ping was being interviewed with Viu TV, sharing her experience changing from service user to service provider, from receiver to giver, in order to facilitate them to reduce undesirable behaviors as well as gaining positive social support, and help them to reshape a healthy life. Please click the link below for details of the programme (only Chinese Version):
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The members of “STAR Theatre” was being interviewed with HKFYG, sharing how to make well use of drama for rehabilitation. Through the participation of drama, ex-offenders are able to voice out and explore their potentials, and to review the past and rehabilitate by performing their own stories. Meanwhile, the community would have higher social acceptance and understanding towards the ex-offenders through watching their personal drama performance. Please click the link below for details of the article (*only Chinese Version, P.28 to 31):
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SRACP has actively looked for different resources to support projects including the "Hang Seng Youth Career Planning Scheme" and "Startup 90", which aims to help and support disadvantaged youth who are confused about their future, in order to facilitate positive youth development and develop the entrepreneurship. Two young people who participated in the above said project was being interviewed with the RTHK TV programme and shared how to implement their entrepreneurial ideas, overcome the downhill of the life and rebuild self-confidence. Please click the link below for details of the programme:
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SRACP develop the first indoor strawberry farm and other vegetables with hydroponics, aiming to facilitating service users' recovery during the planting process, healing effect could also be achieved through the process of taking care of the plants. Click the below for the related report:
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It’s quite common for ex-offenders facing discrimination when they look for a job, Bright Service Co. Ltd employ ex-offenders helping them to develop their confidence. Please click the link below to review the programme:
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With the growing ageing population and the corresponding elderly mental health problems in Hong Kong, there is an increasing number of people in recovery require both rehabilitation services and elderly services. Mr. Morgan NG Chu-kong, Senior Manager (Mental Health & Children Service) was being interviewed with HK01 and analyzed how the aging population posed a challenge to the mental health rehabilitation service in the community to fulfill the special service need. Apart from enhancing the outreaching services, he suggested to increase different type of allied health professionals for providing tailor-made services to elder service users. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details.
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To help disadvantaged young people having a clear direction for career planning, especially for rehabilitated young people and youth at risk. “Heng Seng Youth Career Planning” scheme launched in 2017 which is organized by the SRACP and supported by Hang Seng Bank. The scheme aims to help those disadvantaged youth to implement their entrepreneurial ideas. As of March 2019, the number of beneficiaries comes to nearly 600 young people, 70% of whom are rehabilitated young people or youth at risk. SRACP invited 3 participants of the scheme to share with the medias how the startup funding can help their entrepreneurial ideas come true. The articles were published in Chinese & please click below links for details.
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Ah Cheung was jailed in prison after accused of dangerous drugs were found. With the encouragement that given by his family and the social worker from SRACP, Ah Cheung attended Employees Retraining Board (ERB) Certificate training course in jail and was being hired as Cleaning Manager after released. Currently, he has started his own Cleaning business and received the “Outstanding Retrainees Award” presented by ERB. Looking forward, Ah Cheung hopes to recruit the vulnerable groups in his company and to provide assistances in helping them to start a new life. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details.
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The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong has initiated The SOUK housing project in 2017 to aim at providing a better living environment for rehabilitated persons to overcome the challenges and reintegrate into society specifically during the transition period. The annual sharing session was held on 21st November 2018 to share the achievements of SOUK housing project, stating that the project is not only beneficial for the individuals but also making a contribution to the community. The Chairman of Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation (Hong Kong), Mr. CHENG Kar-shing and the Vice-President of SRACP, Mr. Louis TONG Po-sun, SBS officiated at the Ceremony while media organisations, guests and staff were also invited to witness the establishment of the third SOUK. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details.
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The Social Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Service of SRACP has launched a pilot rehabilitation scheme named Project Hope with the New Territories South police district in 2016 that aimed to provide assistance to elderly Hongkongers that caught for petty crimes and need to undergo legal procedures. The press conference was held on 30th September 2018. Most of the articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details.
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Sracpology is a research bulletin that brings together studies and disseminates knowledge to share wisdom on studies of specific service target group. “Reconnect, Revival” is the theme for the latest issue and 176 ex-offenders were invited to participate in the research named “Overcoming the PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE Challenges”. The research was conducted within the period of November 2017 to April 2018, to investigate the challenges and difficulties of ex-offenders when attempted to reintegrate into the society and to make analysis of the relationship between challenges and recidivism. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details.
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Over the years, SRACP gained the support from more than 700 benevolent employers by creating opportunities for rehabilitating service users. To commend and give public recognitions to the benevolent employers, The 6th SRACP Benevolent Employers Awards Presentation Ceremony was held on 11th May 2018. Ah Yiu, the youth entrepreneur; Ah Wing, the service user and Mr. Chan, Director of Hoi Luen Environmental Services Limited, the Excellent Benevolent Employer in year 2016 and the Outstanding Benevolent Employer of this year were being interviewed by media and shared the progress of rehabilitation. The articles were published in Chinese only & please click below links for details.
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本會社企項目「好修成綜合維修服務」的兩位學員分享他們如何從精神問題中走出，並重新工作、貢獻社會。在這計劃中，學員會接受師徒制訓練、跟隨師父外出工作，除了裝修的經驗，他們亦培養出獨立工作、與人溝通的能力。讓我們一起透過他們的故事來鼓勵身邊的人！
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更生人士出獄後，尋找容身之所是首要解決的問題。很多時，他們還要面對關係的破裂和親友的分離。一直接觸更生人士的善導會宿舍服務社工林光祥和高級經理伍苑貞女士接受《萬千寵愛》的訪問，娓娓道出更生人士的心路歷程。
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Helping the ex-offenders to reintegrate into society is always one of our main objectives. Not only help them to find a job, but we also have to let them know the importance of wealth management. The RTHK programme, “Money Talk Xtra”, interviewed an 20-year-old ex-offender Edward and our Senior Manager of Employment Service and Social Enterprise Ms Gloria Yuen on how a rehabilitated offender can reduce his daily expenses out of his living, housing and other difficulties.
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法庭是一個尋求公義的地方。那「模擬法庭」呢?「模擬法庭．公義教育計劃」其中一個項目是參照真正的審訊程序作比賽，讓青少年扮演控、辯雙方律師、被告、證人等，又採用青少年常見的問題作議題，協助提升青少年法律知識及法治意識，對宣傳預防犯罪起了顯著的作用。就讓以下報導引領我們走進一場模擬案件，了解更多。
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貓貓狗狗不只是寵物，牠們還是陪伴主人渡過喜怒哀樂的小特務!! 動物和人類雖然有著語言障礙，但是透過我們的一舉一動，心底裡其實知道對方需要什麼。近年，動物成為病患者其中一個有效的治癒良方，尤其是我們這篇報導的主角Zita，她與細B的感情確實比親人更親... |
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創業可能是很多人的夢想，但能夠確實付諸實行、甚至成功執業的卻是少之又少。80後青年楊潤憑著對市場的先見，加上參與香港善導會的小型貸款計劃後的創業支援，終於在洗碗界打響名堂。讓我們一起來看看這位青年如何憑一隻碗成就理想！ |
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由一群既喜歡音樂又有相似經歷的社區群組組成的音樂小組「朗澄之聲」，在本會心理學家及精神康復服務社工的協助下，以歌聲唱出自身經歷。音樂不但舒緩壓力，而且小組成員都希望透過創作歌曲及演繹讓大眾重新認識精神復元人士。 |
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隨著年紀漸長，長者的健康和自理能力都大不如前，一些簡單動作如穿衣都要假手於人。一對同樣是保健員的姊妹就希望透過創立社企，設計易於穿著的衣服，讓長者不用依賴他人，增強自信。本會『恒生青年創業計劃』向這對姊妹提供了創業支援及資金資助，協助她們實現理想的同時又能助人。 |
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「我相信人性本善，畀佢哋足夠的信任與空間，佢哋一定可以重新出發」，一位移民澳洲的專業人士響應由香港善導會推出的「甦屋」計劃，自費20萬港元改裝單位，將閒置單位改造成更生人士康復宿舍。 |
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面對種種的壓力，每人都有不同的舒緩方法；但面對官司，相信誰也絶不會輕率。若是有經濟困難，更是在生活倍感壓力。個案陳先生早前接受南華早報訪問，與讀者分享他的經歷和如何在本會的法院社工協助下展開他的新生活。此外，彭姑娘亦分享她多年來在法院社工的心路歷程及如何協助像陳先生一樣的候審人士。 [SCMP] Gratitude cannot adequately describe feelings for group |
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穩定而適切的住所對協助更生人士復康和重投社會至關重要。為讓更生人士在康復關鍵階段有一個較理想的住屋環境，本會設立「甦屋」計劃 ，在坊間物色合適的業主合作，透過義務建築師的設計，重新規劃業主單位內的間隔和床位，進行裝修後優先租予更生人士。 社工除了為入住「甦屋」計劃的更生人士提供個案輔導，亦會定期在單位內舉辦活動，以強化康復介入。 本會希望集結社會各界力量，鼓勵社區共同參與，支持更生康復。 近日我們得到有心人為此計劃捐贈啟動資金，成功讓第一期的「甦屋」正式落實，該單位期望於數月內裝修完畢。如果有興趣支持「甦屋」計劃或有任何垂詢，歡迎致電熱缐：2527 4018 |
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阿澤和小虎都是曾經有過去的人，但他們沒有放棄人生，一步一步重拾自信，不斷學習，憑自己雙手創一番事業，冀盼有更好的未來。二人同是獲恒生青年創業基金支持，向同行導師學習營商，並得到起動資金，為他們的事業打拚，決心新展人生新一頁。 |
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香港善導會人才計劃發展督導主任林秀妍、職業輔導主任林遠及服務使用者May， 於2016年10月3日接受香港電台節目《有你同行》訪問，介紹有關本會ERB人才發展計劃詳情，並分享最新課程資訊；May則分享其就讀ERB課程及畢業後創業路途上的心路歷程。如果你想學習新技能，又想嘗試轉行，可以聯絡我們幫你實現理想! 歡迎大家按以下網址，到香港電台網上重溫:
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香港善導會職業發展服務經理陳凱欣、小型貸款計劃主管顏永剛與及服務受惠創業者YY於2016年9月5日接受香港電台節目《有你同行》訪問，介紹有關本會創業服務的計劃詳情，並分享大眾普遍對選擇創業時需要留意的地方；YY則分享其創業路途上的心路歷程。如果你想創業，是因為什麼原因? 你會如何揀選你的生意伙伴? 歡迎大家按以下網址，到香港電台網上重溫:
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許多人或者不會明白，亦不會相信，出入監房無數次的他們也能勇敢地抬起頭，重新做人，為社會貢獻。 本會自1998年開始已透過生命教育劇場及論壇劇場將更生人士的經歷展現於舞台。透過劇團演出，讓原來黯然無光的個人經歷成為具有意義的生命故事，照亮自己及他人的前路。為此，「甦星」劇團將於今年6月正式成立，讓「過來人」繼續透過舞台發聲及發揮潛能。 相關報導 |
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儘管近來社會經濟發展不理想，本會同工依然努力協助更生人士尋找工作，幫助他們重投社會。近日職業發展服務經理陳凱欣及成功開辦寵物美容的本會學員泳兒接受報章訪問，詳情請參閱以下報導。 [SCMP] Pampering pooches: Training programmes set Hong Kong prisoners on the straight and narrow |
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雨傘折斷了，誰還會把它留下? 相信很多人都會選擇棄舊納新。然而，朗澄坊會員深信物件與人們一樣，「天生我才必有用」，便利用縫紉技巧，把破舊的雨傘、布碎等變身成為港人必備隨身物品。自此，區內認識這位會友的人都會稱呼她為「環保婆婆」。環保婆婆日前接受《香港商報》訪問，分享其復元故事及加入朗澄坊後的轉變。歡迎大家透過文字先認識她。 |
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「進取的心」獎勵計劃得獎者麗玲、大使阿生，以及榮叔、朋輩輔導員浩城分別於2015年12月13日及20日走進社區，接受香港電台第一台節目《萬千寵愛》訪問，分享成功走出幽谷的心路歷程，由受助者變為貢獻者，當中有什麼轉捩點？ 改變的助力又是什麼？藉著他們的生命故事，讓我們體會到生命的無限可能。 歡迎大家按以下網址，到香港電台網上重溫，了解身邊人的生命故事:
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曾經有廣告口號說「生命無take two」，告誡大家要小心謹慎做抉擇，因為生命不能重來。但是不是錯過了就等於沒有機會改過？ 如果把更生人士甚或所有人的人生比作一場遊戲，上半場在各種難度的招式中我們不免會被擊倒，又或因防敵不慎而掉入陷阱輸了一局。不過這些都會成為經驗，下一局再來的時候就能發揮得更好。所以Game over不是人生的完結，反而是第二生命的開始。
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人生如戰場，一個有良好教育背景的人，贏在起跑線上，任何事都做到 100 分，這並沒有什麼大不了；一個只有零分、甚至是負分的人，能面對不完美的自己， 繼而貢獻社會，這才令人感到鼓舞。David 在 2010 年開始於香港善導會擔任義工，為在囚人士提供釋前輔導，送上一碗心靈雞湯，協助他們重新出發。「面對先天有缺陷的人，大家可能認為他們沒有選擇；犯法的人卻得不到這種包容，大家認為他們可以選擇，只是自己行錯路，不值得被幫助。有些時候，他們是誤交損友，或者是被人陷害，其實同樣沒有選擇。」
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踏入5月已經三十幾度，要數消暑節目，水上活動必不可少，如果能駕駛遊艇出海，同班 friend開船 P，一定是賞心樂事！在進入偉大航道前，得先下點苦功，報讀坊間的遊樂船隻操作員課程，學習航海知識及操作遊艇等遊樂船隻，在成功考取遊樂船操作執照及船長牌後，享受乘風破浪的快感之餘，亦可入行做船隻操作員，多一條出路！」
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精神病患者是否都該“關進籠子”且遠離市區？前晚，深圳一名送至康寧醫院的疑似精神病男子跑出並當街持菜刀砍人，造成1死7傷，慘劇引發熱議。與不少輿論要求將精神病治療機構遷離鬧市區不同，在香港，共有24間名為“精神健康綜合社區中心”的康復機構就分佈在各個社區內；而專家稱，在國際上，對精神病患者由“住院治療”轉為“社區支援”已是大趨勢。
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「我想跟其他有子 女在獄中的父母說，不要太悲觀，小朋友學壞只是 過渡期，總有一天會回來你身邊。」曾經用盡心力 勸導吸毒女兒回頭惟未能成功，陳太擔心終有一天 永遠失去女兒，寧大義滅親，報警告發，令女兒當 時非常痛恨她。直至女兒未婚懷孕，終理解媽媽苦心，主動回到媽媽身邊做孝順乖乖女，「以前我好 憎母親節，現時女兒孝順，日日都是母親節。」
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於5月1至3日假賽馬會創意藝術中心(JCCAC)賽馬會黑盒劇場順利舉辦生命教育劇場《父女》。籌辦劇場的目的是讓更生人士以過來人身份參與，讓他們與社區接觸，既得到別人的鼓勵，避免重犯，亦能以身作則，宣揚預防犯罪意識。 | |||||
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隨著近年的創業風氣上升，支持青年創業的平台及計劃亦愈來愈多。獲得本會「恒生青年創業計劃」資助的Kenneth日前接受香港經濟日報《CSR Times》的訪問，談及自己過往的打工經驗，如何透過計劃成功地由「打工仔」轉做「老闆」，並與讀者分享箇中的苦與樂。
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自4月26日起一連三個星期日，本會家庭支援服務的社工、義工及幾位服務使用者於電台節目「萬千寵愛」接受「母親節特輯」的直播訪問，配合5月10日的母親節。本會藉此感謝香港電台第一台節目「萬千寵愛」及主持葉韻怡小姐的邀請。「母親節特輯」已於5月10日完滿結束，錯過了直播的朋友，請按以下連結取得更多資訊及於網上收聽重溫。 |
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自2014年，本會引入並開始推行由美國堪薩斯州大學所創立的「優勢為本」介入模式，邀請了45位精神病、情緒病患者、康復者及受睡眠困擾人士接受研究。此服務讓研究對象重新認識自我、發掘自己的優勢為基礎，並訂立目標，在社工的協助及評估下逐步實行，有助他們復元。 此介入模式的研究成果除了於3月26日透過發佈會分享外，亦吸引了「TVB週刊」報導。詳情請參閱第931期「TVB週刊」的介紹或按此閱讀。 |
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創業需要充足籌劃﹑決心及拼搏精神，並非適合每一位青少年。然而對於曾違法或邊緣青少年來說，雖然就業本身有種種局限，但如果得到適當的培訓和指導，創業反而可能會開闢一條人生出路，讓他們振作向上，突破生活的困局。 自2014年8月，香港善導會得到恒生銀行的全力支持，展開了恒生青年創業計劃，幫助有志創業的青年更生人士、邊緣青年及低學歷青年將創業想法付諸實行。主要服務包括創業培訓、創業資助、創業支援及就業服務。至2015年2月，已有超過100名青年受惠於計劃，當中有8個創業計劃更獲得資助作起動基金，開展業務。 相關報導 |
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香港善導會於2015年3月26日(星期四)順利舉辦了「優勢為本介入模式成效研究發佈會」，針對香港精神健康服務，探討優勢為本介入模式的復元成效、其適用程度及需要作出調整的範疇，並邀請精神科專科許龍杰醫生、香港城市大學専上學院社會科學部首席講師張兆球博士、以及本會兩位精神健康綜合社區中心的會員對其成效分享及表達意見。是次發佈會一共吸引了50人參加，對優勢為本介入模式作出相應的交流及分享。 相關報導 |
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本會有幸獲得香港電台第五台節目「有你同行」主持陳頴洪先生及葉韻怡小姐的邀請，於2015年3月25日下午4時30分至5時30分「升級家長計劃：毒海重生」環節接受直播訪問。 本會健康教育服務督導主任劉子進先生連同過來人朋輩教育工作者阿華，及社區藥物教育輔導會機構主管袁巧仙女士，一同接受訪問。訪問中除了由阿華亦親自剖析如何於毒海中站起來、重新生活，亦講述於香港善導會任職兼職朋輩教育員對其康復更生道路上的意義及重要。 |
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2014/2015「精神健康月」主題為「活到老、樂到老 – 代代關注長者精神健康」，目的是提高社會大眾對長者精神健康的關注，促進長幼共融，其中一項重點活動是「智Fit精神健康計劃 – 智Fit長者與地區」，鼓勵社區團體在區內推廣長者精神健康。香港善導會朗澄坊是其中獲獎團體，他們構思了家、點、「正」計劃，籌備了一系列活動，以靜觀正念手法提升長者身心靈健康，同時提升社區關注長者精神健康的意識。這計劃包括作「耆英使用手冊」徵求比賽、重整耆望 – 正念自悠行工作坊及好正「家」連嘩等活動。 | |||||
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書展、美食展、珠寶展、玩具展，大大小小的展覽在展期前後，都需要一班工作人員搭建及拆卸展台及飾櫃，尤其香港的展覽業在近20年十分興盛，但搭建人材十分短缺，故坊間有不少機構開辦展台建造及佈置課程，訓練學員掌握有關知識及實務技能，找到更多就業出路! 香港善導會為其中一所提供相關課程的機構。 | |||||
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「知錯能改，善莫大焉」，更生人士都需要一個改過自新的機會。政府和不同社會機構合力在就業、出獄前心理輔導和家屬溝通等方面為更生人士提供支援，協助他們重投社會，但他們普遍自信心低落，很需要社會公眾的接受、包容和鼓勵。因售賣盜版光碟多次入獄的俊仔（化名）浪子回頭，現時經善導會轉介在明朗服務從事搬運工作，生活充實。務實工作為他帶來滿足感和快樂，他期望通過分享自己的親身經歷鼓勵其他更生人士：「社企提供支援，更生朋友亦應該跨出一步，嘗試重新投入社會，不要老害怕被人歧視。」 | |||||
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香港善導會總幹事吳宏增先生、會友明哥及阿友接受新城數碼生活台節目「原來生活好快樂」逢星期三的「快樂人訪」，並於2014年11月19日上午8時至9時播出。曾因接觸毒品而違法的明哥及阿友接受主持訪問，同時分享其個人經歷及講述香港善導會如何協助兩位改過善遷。 如欲收聽，請按此 |
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商業機構的營運方式與目標縱使有別於非牟利服務機構（NGO），但其管理知識和技巧實有助NGO改善營運表現，推動他們獲得更長遠的發展。為使本港大學工商管理學生更深入認識社區的需要及所面對的挑戰，加強他們的企業社會責任意識，花旗集團及香港社會服務聯會合辦「花旗集團—社聯大學生社責實踐計劃2014」（下稱計劃），並於早前舉行嘉許禮，與各界分享計劃成果。 | |||||
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Usually it's the good students that are complimented, but for once the naughty kids are getting the applause. They're the actors in the dialogue-free play Detention, which is trying to break this prejudice. It's a comedy about four mischievous students stuck in an after-school detention session, overseen by their fiery teacher. | |||||
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法治是香港重要的價值，香港善導會早前舉辦「模擬法庭．公義教育計畫」，三十所中學的高中學生走進嚴肅的法庭，扮演陪審團、律師和證人，參與的學生還與法律界人士開會，研究案情，商討對策，學生在庭上雄辯滔滔，把事情愈辯愈明，學習以理服人的精神。 | |||||
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亞洲聯合衛視(UNB)於去年七一回歸特輯中訪問了更生人士對香港回歸前後的感受，相隔半年，UNB再度接觸本會，希望以更生人士為題，深入探討他們在離開院所後的情況，尤其是住宿及就業方面所遇到的困難。今次的專題亦特別訪問了本會社工、聘用更生人士多年的僱主及懲教署職員，讓大家從多角度去了解現時政府及社福機構如何幫助更生人士重新融入社會; 並… | |||||
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上個世紀末，參與了一項青少年禁毒活動，認識了Mandy，他當時人氣爆燈，在台上跟青少年談要珍惜前途，不要行差踏錯，這些老掉牙的勸導，不一定叫學生們仰頭大睡，這視乎講者是否搞Gag， 但更在乎是講者的經歷，Mandy被判無期徒刑，卻跟其他囚友在赤柱成立了… | |||||
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油麻地一帶有很多南亞裔兒童流連，早前有線電視記者追縱一名七歲的尼泊爾裔小孩，發現不少南亞裔小童下課後無人管教，記者亦帶同本會的尼泊爾輔導員Pujan到這些孩童流連的公園了解情況。這次報導不但引起政府部門和外間團體關注這位南亞裔小童的情況，亦讓不少公眾人… | |||||
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真人真事改編而成的「壁屋356588敬上」由陳永泉導演，講述主角在獄中寫家書的故事。此劇由更生人士和義工共同演出，更生人士以自身的經歷勉勵今天的年青人知法守法、珍… | |||||
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《最低工資條例》由2011年5月1日起實施，法定最低工資適用於殘疾僱員，一如適用於 健全僱員。因此，殘疾僱員同樣有權收取不低於法定最低工資的薪酬。顧及到一些殘疾人士可能會面對就業困難，法例同時提供了特別安排，讓因殘疾以致生產能力可能受損…… | |||||
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香港善導會龍澄坊與香港理工大學聯手舉辦「穿出新天地」活動，參與學生運 用課堂知識，幫助精神病康復者設計出DIY服飾，並舉行公開展… | |||||
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「Court！」夠鐘開庭！今次法庭並非審理甚麼擄人勒索案，而是由一班中學生擔任律師，來一場激烈辯論，審訊一宗「懷疑入屋犯法罪」。中學生都可以審案？其實他們是參加了香港善導會主辦的「模擬法庭．公義教育計畫」，透過參與模擬法庭比賽、公義智囊團等，認識本港的司法制度，體會公義的重要性。 | |||||
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日前有專門幫助更生人士康復的機構香港善導會特意請May姐，為其在荷里活廣場舉辦的「糭有你鼓勵」親子包糭大賽擔任評判。善導會除了安排師傅教大家包糭，還大派試食，May姐試過都大讚好吃、兼且非常足料… … | |||||
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菠蘿、香腸、粟米等都不是一般慣常拿來做糉的材料;但今日在鑽石山荷里活廣場， 一班小朋友發揮創意，把這些新式做糉材料重新配搭，做出一隻又一隻讓人驚喜的 "心意糉"… … | |||||
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「好無用，諗過死咗去就算。」阿明（化名）去年偷竊罪成，被判罰款及緩刑。他憶述判刑前四個多月猶如置身刑場：「好沉重，好大壓力，瞓唔到，成日唔想講嘢。」被問及壓力由來，他沉思卅秒後說：「唔知點面對家人。」 … | |||||
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近日有多宗有關三高女偷竊的報導，這群高學歷、高收入、介乎三、四十歲「高齡」的女性因為不擅長處理情緒，在面對多種壓力下，容易失控做出偷竊行為 … | |||||
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面對租金上漲、招聘等困難，不少社企求生存，惟有不斷開發新業務來維持競爭力。本會旗下社企「明朗服務」亦由過往的展覽支援、清潔維修等服務，拓展至食物生產。 「明朗服務」的員工八成為更生人士，協助更生人士重投社會亦是社企一直的宗旨。當初開拓食品市場，便是希望更多人認識明朗和更生人士。惟食品生意難做，鋪租昂貴，只能透過展銷會或網上推銷的方法。近年明朗不斷研發新口味，如製作泡菜糉供韓國市場，亦開始研究製作婚禮回禮曲奇，希望以創新的方法打響品牌。 … | |||||
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「我有家人是囚犯！因為他們都是我的家人！」富湛有限公司董事羅奕萱先生肯定的 道出幫助釋囚的原因。正是羅先生的無私精神，願意把釋囚看成自己的家人，也感染了他的員工，成立了企業義工隊，於中秋前夕到多個釋囚家庭送上關心… … | |||||