Ex-offenders ● Offer them a real chance, not just a second chance

I was heartened to read that organisations beyond the Singapore Prison Service and Yellow Ribbon Project are initiating programmes to help former offenders reintegrate and prevent re-offending (Peek into a mock prison cell and hear from ex-offenders at non-profit's new hub in Geylang Serai, Feb 1).

- Colin Ting Fook Mun

However, scepticism remains, with society often unwilling to look past our mistakes, even when they happened long ago.

Many first-time offenders like myself want to move forward for our own sake and for the loved ones who stood by us. Yet, despite having served our time, discrimination persists.