Post-Release Supervision of Prisoners Scheme
Service Description
Post-Release Supervision of Prisoners Scheme, pursuant to the Post-Release Supervision of Prisoners Ordinance (Chapter 475, Laws of Hong Kong), is a joint venture of the Social Welfare Department and the Correctional Services Department. The scheme provides adult discharged prisoners with supervision, guidance and counselling to help them reintegrate into society and lead a law-abiding life.
Service Target
- Discharged prisoners put under post-release supervision as ordered by the Post-Release Supervision Board
Service Scope
- Visiting prisoners in penal institutions and help them formulate social rehabilitation plan for their return to the community
- Providing supervision, guidance and counselling to supervisees and their family members through regular visits at their home / work place and refer them to welfare services as appropriate
Service Entry and Exit
All service users are referred by the Post-Release Supervision Board. Entry and exit of the service are bound by respective ordinance.
Contact and Enquiry
| Address： | 20/F & Flat A, 17/F, Block F, Senior Staff Quarter, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong |
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| Tel No： | 2896 7318 |
| Fax No： | 2558 0595 |
| Office Hours： | Monday to Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Lunch break: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays |
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| Post-Release Supervision of Prisoners Scheme Service Information（Other Languages） | Other Languages |