Dignity in Transition: Aftercare for Aging Offenders
Equip yourself with trauma-informed, dignity-centered approaches to help aging offenders rebuild their lives and reintegrate meaningfully into society.
Upcoming Run: 22nd Nov 2025
Upcoming Run: 22nd Nov 2025
Dignity in Transition: Aftercare for Aging Offenders
SPS-015-DTA
$0.00
Duration: 9.00 hours
Upcoming Run: 22nd Nov 2025
Sign Up nowCourse Fees & ScheduleWhat is it about?
Ever wondered what it’s like for someone leaving prison after decades behind bars?
The world aging offenders return to is faster, more digital, and less familiar, while their bodies and minds have aged. They face barriers many of us never consider, from health decline and loneliness to outdated skills and the enduring stigma of a criminal record. Without informed and respectful support, these challenges can make reintegration an uphill battle.
What Is This Module About?
This 8-hour virtual training offers an in-depth understanding of the realities aging offenders face in prison and after release. You’ll explore the Bio-Psycho-Social (BPSS) Model and learn to apply it in aftercare work.
You’ll be ready to help aging offenders reintegrate with stability, purpose, and self-worth through:
Trauma-informed approaches for engaging respectfully
Practical strategies for housing, healthcare, and digital literacy
Communication techniques that respect autonomy and reduce resistance
How This Course Makes a Difference
Recovery is possible and you can be part of the solution.
This course helps you move beyond assumptions and understand addiction from a holistic perspective. Whether you’re offering direct support, mentoring, or simply being a listening ear, you’ll learn how to respond in ways that are informed, non-judgmental, and effective.
Understand the Realities of Aging Behind Bars
Learn how institutionalisation, frailty, and social isolation shape the reintegration journey of elderly offenders.
BPSS Model in Practice
Apply the Bio-Psycho-Social framework for holistic, person-centred support.
Recognise Health & Mental Wellness Concerns
Spot signs of cognitive decline, chronic illness, PTSD, and depression that affect reintegration.
Guided Support Strategies
Build trust, offer choices, and reduce resistance while respecting autonomy and dignity.
Equip for Reintegration
Support elderly ex-offenders in housing, healthcare access, financial literacy, and digital skills.
Confidence in Action
Build skills through case studies, role-plays, and interactive discussions.
Who is it for?
Ready to Walk With Dignity?
Whether you are new to volunteering or already supporting reintegration, this module strengthens your ability to meet the unique needs of aging offenders. You’ll learn how to combine empathy with structure, ensuring that your support restores dignity while guiding offenders toward stable, meaningful lives.
Volunteers in Helping Roles
who want to better understand and support aging offenders.
Reintegration & Aftercare Support Workers
Support reintegration with tools tailored for senior offenders.
Mentors and Peer Supporters
Strengthen support for families reconnecting with elderly ex-offenders.
Correctional Support Professionals
Learn trauma-informed, dignity-centered strategies to enhance engagement.
Mental Wellness & Behavioural Health Advocates
Supporting elderly offenders with trauma, cognitive decline, and emotional well-being needs.
Faith-Based & Religious groups
Helpers from religious or non-profit groups offering support and care to offenders and their families.
Why Learn with Us
Hands-On & Practical
We believe the best learning happens by doing. Our courses are highly experiential — packed with real-life case studies, role-plays, and interactive group work. You won’t just sit through slides; you’ll practise the skills that matter.
Learn from the Best
Our trainers are experienced practitioners, not just facilitators. They’ve walked the talk and brought wisdom from the field, not just the textbook. Learn from people who’ve been there — and are here to help you grow.
Fun, Safe & Engaging
Learning should feel energising. We foster a warm, inclusive environment where you're encouraged to ask, reflect, laugh, and learn — all while building supportive relationships with fellow participants.
Backed by Research
Every course is grounded in evidence-based practices from psychology, social work, education, and communication science. You get practical tools that work — not just trendy jargon.
Designed for Real Life
Our content is real-world-ready. Whether you're navigating tough conversations at home, supporting others in your role, or developing your own mindset, what you learn is instantly applicable.
Lifelong Learning Community
When you join us, you join a movement. All alumni get access to follow-up events, peer circles, and exclusive learning spaces. You stay connected, supported, and part of something bigger — long after the course ends
Meet your trainers
Nuraishah Abdullah
Counsellor | Creative Arts Therapist | Correctional Practitioner
Nuraishah brings nearly two decades of experience in correctional counselling, trauma-informed therapy, and community mental health. She served extensively in the Singapore Prison Service, supporting youth and adult offenders through emotional regulation, family work, and recovery programs. Today, she runs Attuned Space Art Therapy, helping individuals navigate emotional trauma and life transitions in both clinical and community settings.
- •Counsellor | Creative Arts Therapist
Joelle Tan
Senior Counsellor | Social Worker | Prison Officer (Retired)
Joelle brings over 20 years of correctional experience, with a focus on addiction, maladaptive behaviours, and trauma-related rehabilitation. She has designed and delivered impactful programmes across Singapore’s correctional landscape, with a gift for connecting deeply with youth and women offenders. Trained in social work and counselling, Joelle continues to serve in restorative and rehabilitative spaces.
- •Social Worker / Counsellor
How will the course run?
📌 Course Access Information
This is a 1-day virtual training conducted on Zoom platform.
Zoom link will be shared closer to the training date.
📞 For support, please contact Althea at althea@blendedconcept.com.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-22 | 09:00 | 18:00 | Online |
Course Fees
| Course Structure | Fee (Net Fee after training grant subsidy) |
|---|---|
| Free (Sponsored by Singapore Prison Service)This course is complimentary for volunteers and staff from partner organisations of the Singapore Prison Service. | Free |
