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1. Following a strict schedule (eg. when to eat, when to go out)

2. Limited to a certain number of items in the cell

3. There is regular checks on prisoners

4. Being confined in the cell for most of their time

5. CCTV 24/7, keeping watch on the prisoners on what they do

6. If a prisoner behaves well, there will be a discounted for certain cases

7. Restrictions of accommodation (No fans etc.)

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1. Having a bookshelf in the cell

Being isolated and locked up for long, prisoners will need to find their own form of entertainment to keep them occupied

2. Basic Amenities

Chair & Table for comfort and having a place to seat

Proper bed to sleep in

3. Separate new and repeated Offenders

To not cause conflicts as one group might feel more authoritative over the other

4. Maintain an enhanced therapy sessions

Targets specifically the root causes of these prisoners and why they commit them

Have a better understanding of their personal issues

To reduce recidivism

5. Add more Recreational Time

Up to 2 hours, allows more time for prisoners to reflect and have time out away from being in a confined and limited space

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Q1:

Inmates who committed serious crimes are separated from other inmates

Enforcement of set tasks within the prisons

Possibility of extension of term if caught misbehaving

solitary confinement

Forfeiture of letters and visits

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Qn 1)

Punishment and reward system - punished for not following rules and rewarded for good behaviour

By removing their freedom in jail

Qn 2)

prison built on an island with no fences

however, there will be patrol ships around the island that will shoot whoever that enters the seas to escape

landmines surrounding the island

if they manage to escape the landmines and shooting then they shall be granted freedom

prisoners self regulate themselves (based on Arkansas Jail). for e.g. inmates to share phone call time, but if anyone creates trouble then everyone to return to their cell and NO PHONE TIME FOR ANYONE

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Question 1:

In Singapore: They are given basic needs like meals (3 times a day - Based on a dietician’s recommendation), necessities (Kit box, clothing, toiletries etc) and medical care (In-house clinics)

In order to ensure respect for the disciplinary regime, Detainees must be informed of their rights and must receive a copy of internal regulations in a language they understand which must specify how disciplinary procedures work and rights of the detainees regarding this procedure. - Association for the prevention of torture

In America: When inmates fight with other inmates, talk back to a guard or get caught with a pack of cigarettes, they will be placed in solitary confinement

Using of force such as beating to instil discipline into inmates

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Question 2:

Our ideal prison settings leans more towards the reformative part of the process. More opportunities for inmates to improve themselves by taking courses and working, and to keep themselves busy so that they will be less likely to cause

Have a programme where inmates can work and attend courses:

Creating a work and earn programme for prisoners where they are sent to do labour work during the day while being supervised, this helps to give prisoners more opportunity while contributing to the nation’s economy.

Have a programme where inmates can attend courses that aligns with their hobbies (Baking, sewing, photography etc)

But, if the inmates misbehaviour, they will be taken out of the programme (Punishment for not complying with the rules)

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Question 1

Local context

Removal of privileges, delayed release and delayed programmes, punishment cells, caning

Strip them of their privileges.

Global context

Example: Mexico’s Federal Prison, “Five-Star Hell”

Rummage through inmate’s belongings, kick body parts, break fingers, electrically shock their private parts

Question 2

Surveillance: 100% CCTV coverage with AI capabilities to detect aggressive behaviours, in a panopticon designed prison

Rehabilitation: More programmes for rehabilitation and reintegration

Open door concept to foster community and self-discipline

Fortnightly drills for evacuation and emergency contingency

Black dolphin prison- confined space, for punishment

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Ihshana, Eugene, Isabel, Robyn

1. How are inmates disciplined:

Privilege is given as a means to control their behavior – e.g., 1 hour of yard time daily

Regular interview for early release – give inmates something to look forward to

Organized regime/routine – e.g., daily check of room which deters them from misdemeanors

Governmentality has fostered mindset against bribery – we are raised in a society where corruption is very foreign, hence it is out of the norm to commit

2. Ideal Prison Setting

Impose stricter regimentation and punishment for flouting prison rules

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Q2:

to still remain strict in terms of the punishments for the inmates

encourage more assimilation/reintegration back into society before the release of longer term serves

enhance therapy sessions to target root causes of prisoners

ensure that prisoners who have committed related/similar crimes to be as separated as possible.

24/7 surveillance

encouraging more work to keep inmates busy

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1) Caning - The commisioner have the discretion power to cane offenders. This is ontop from orders from the court, due to the offence within the community of the prison

surveillance camera- provide offenders the threat of being watched all times. Enhance them to obey the system works in the prison.

2) Increase the yard time to 2 hours per day. This allows to improve the welfare and restrict less freedom.

Don't serve meals on the ground. This is ill-mannered & disrespectful to offenders.

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Group 1 (Rabia, Syahirah, Aisyah, Syafina)

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Group 1 (Rabia, Syahirah, Aisyah, Syafina)

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A) In a documentary by Witness about how Singapore Prison works, there is a food and reward system for prisoners whereby they are rewarded by their good behaviour through snacks and toiletries. As for food, it’s because the food served to them will not always be warm or have great flavour, so it makes prisoners crave for simple snacks like what we eat as children in order to taste a sense of familiarity. In other words, not loose their human characteristics. As for toiletries and others, as it is the basic need for hygiene and survival, it it instilled in the prisoners to uphold good behaviour to attain basic human rights (this is how we interpret T.T so pls don’t be offended!). Additionally, prisoners are constantly monitored through CCTV in their prison cells but they are unaware of the location. So this cultivates a sense of anxiety when they want or feel the desire to commit a crime in prison as there is a lack of privacy even when doing their own personal business in the open toilet. Moreover, in Singapore, there are some form of education classes like workshops (like PDA and work programmes - Yellow Ribbon Programme) so that prisoners can be reformed and gain new skills so that they can re-enter society properly when they’re released from prison.

B) For the basic human rights for prisoners, perhaps for the lack of privacy when using the toilet, there can be those sliding doors that are shown in K-dramas but with a window on the door so that the prison guards will still be able to see what they’re doing. Additionally, have like those open locker concept in those K-dramas, to have a more personalised environment where they can read newspapers (not books! Those hard cover copies can be a weapon!). It can help the prisoners have a form of rehabilitation in their own prison cell instead of spending hours doing nothing. The rehabilitation programme like workshops should also be instilled as it is useful for prisoners to be able to re-enter society easily and attain jobs. As most of them miss out a lot on society’s progression like in terms of technology advancement.

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1. How are inmates disciplined.

HUIRS- Housing unit inmate resolution system

Minor/Major Charge

Staff enforcement

24/7 CCTV & Voice recording

Avatar video analytics system

Remission order for good behaviour

Open visits for good behaviour

Pro-P points for behaviour

2. Imagine you are the Director of a penal institution. What is your ideal prison setting (set-up/operations/security/programs/etc)?

To have more inmate-led programs

More desistors to come in and share their experiences.

More aftercare support, career fairs or potential employers to come in at the tail of the sentence