The charity-run Dear Papa programme is aimed at helping inmates reconnect with their children. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- One of John’s biggest fears is that his four-year-old son will end up like him – having led a life wasted on drugs, gangs and going in and out of jail.
The birth of his son made him realise the folly of his old ways, and motivated him to turn over a new leaf. But John, who will be released in June, feels ill-equipped to be a good father. The charity’s co-founder Saleemah Ismail said it is critical that children feel loved and wanted by their fathers, or it could affect them emotionally and mentally.
“Every child we spoke to – they say they want to have a father , even though some have never experienced having a father before.” Ms Saleemah said: “We assume that parenting is instinctive, but many of these men never had a father or good role model in their lives. They don’t know how to build a relationship with their children.”
The SPS spokesman said the prison service collaborates widely with community partners to conduct family programmes. This equips inmates with skills and knowledge so that they can connect with their family members. At the time, Roy had asked the SPS for permission to carry his son, as inmates are not allowed physical contact with their visitors for security reasons.
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