Hello, all. After being part of the UO-OSP Inside-Out Prison Exchange in Spring, I have been thinking of ways to keep myself engaged with issues concerning criminal justice and prison systems. I decided that blogging about the experience and discussing such issues would be a good way (amongst others) to achieve this- so here we are.
Although subsequent posts will shed light on myself and how I got interested in all things prison-related, if you’d like an overview, please visit my About page.
At this point, expect posts about the programme, the prison, and ones that think aloud about pertinent issues. They’ll be often (but not always) relevant to the Singaporean context.
Please feel free to comment or send me an e-mail (kellyqwtay@gmail.com) with any thoughts you might have.
Thanks, and here’s to the value of open discussion!
You have become a Johnny Cash.
Comment by Aaron — 5 August 2008 @ 10:32 pm
Aaron, you need to stop speaking in codes. Thanks for dropping by, anyway :]
Comment by kellyqwtay — 6 August 2008 @ 1:05 am
Hey Kelly, I stumbled across your blog and think it’s an awesome idea! I’ve spent the summer writing out my thoughts on things as well, but none of it is online (yet anyway). I think it would be awesome if we could all compile our stories somehow! I have e-mailed Professor Shankman asking if perhaps personal testimonials would be of any use to him, so hopefully he will have some good ideas!
Katy
Comment by Katy Pelissier — 6 August 2008 @ 10:00 am
Thanks Katy! I definitely think personal testimonials is a good way to go. :] Looking fwd to you dropping by again w your insights…….. ;]
Comment by kellyqwtay — 6 August 2008 @ 11:29 am
Nice blog! I’ll def. be tuning in =)
Comment by Xin — 6 August 2008 @ 12:54 pm
Thanks woman ;] Looking fwd to yr comments ;]
Comment by kellyqwtay — 6 August 2008 @ 4:08 pm
Hey dear, found you! Quite an interesting choice of topic you’ve got here. Certainty got me curious.
Ever tried working for SACA or SANA?
And it’s a stretch but the first inmate program i’ve heard of was from animal planet, ever heard of cell dogs? http://www.sheriffleefl.org/about/jaildetention/celldogs.aspx
Comment by talktothehand — 30 November 2008 @ 5:23 pm
That’s really interesting, dear! Thanks for letting me know. I actually did watch that some time on a plane during in-flight entertainment. I never really paid attention then because my interest hadn’t been piqued yet. But that’s definitely sounds like a great programme!
Drop by sometime again okay?
Nope, just starting to learn more about the Corrections industry here. But I’m in touch with a lady at SPS, and we’re trying to see what I could get involved w. :]
Comment by kellyqwtay — 3 December 2008 @ 11:00 pm