How did prisons in Singapore achieve the lowest recidivism rates? | Award-Winning Documentary (4/4)

As freedom looms for some and time stretches for others, one question lingers in the minds of the inmates in Institution A4 – will I be accepted? In this final episode of a three-part series, the women confront an uncertain future and potential rejection by their families, society and even themselves. Christeen, serving a life sentence, knows an upcoming review could change her fate but tensions with her cellmates mount. As Halen dreams of a future with a fiancé she has never met in person, Haziqah clings to the hope of reconnecting with her family during a long-awaited visit. For Joanna and Yuxin, the end of their sentences is within reach but their paths to freedom are far from clear. Joanna struggles with the possibilities of being abandoned by family and friends, while Yu Xin, determined to maintain her sobriety, faces her own challenge: her first job interview in years. ------ Chapters ▷ 00:00 - In the previous episode ▷ 01:10 - Teo Halen has never met her fiancé ▷ 05:17 - Joanna's brother and best friend don't show up

How do inmates survive within the strict confines of Singapore’s only women’s prison? In the first episode of this three-part series, we follow six inmates as they navigate the rigours and realities of life behind bars. With rising tensions and few outlets for relief, Joanna reaches her breaking point, putting her freedom at risk. After 14 years behind bars, long-buried doubts resurface when Christeen finally receives a long-awaited visit from her distant son. Yu Xin clings to simple pleasures and finds respite from monotony. Halen embraces her newfound responsibility as an IC but fears the repercussions that could land her in lockup. Juliana is forced to confront the weight of her past when she comes face-to-face with her imprisoned daughter, while Haziqah struggles with helplessness after receiving devastating news about her son. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 02:05 - Nur Joanna, 22, talks about how art helps her express herself ▷ 06:37 - Christeen, 47, talks about yard time and being a peer supporter ▷ 13:00 - Disruptive inmates, depression and self-harm ▷ 16:49 - Nur Haziqah, 29

Click on "CC" for English subtitles. Step inside B1 Institution, the maximum-security section of Changi Prison, where some of Singapore’s most hardened criminals serve their time. This award-winning CNA documentary follows the daily lives of five inmates as they navigate prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the emotional toll of incarceration. In this episode, we explore how the facility supports inmate rehabilitation through structured programs focused on therapy, education, and self-reflection. From the moment a prisoner is released, challenges await—but inside, initiatives like the HERO program address violent behavior, while prison school offers a second chance at education. Inmates train together, confront their drug addictions, and work through deep-rooted traumas as they strive to understand the sources of their behavioral issues. With guidance, they attempt to change their lives, but the question remains—can they truly adapt to the outside world once freed? ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 1:51 - Upon a prisoner's release ▷ 5:30 - HERO program: Violence Intervention ▷ 11:25 - Providing education: Prison school ▷ 20:31 - Possibilities for change ▷ 24:45 - Training together ▷

Click on "CC" for English subtitles. Step inside B1 Institution, the maximum-security section of Changi Prison, where some of Singapore’s most hardened criminals serve their time. This award-winning CNA documentary follows the daily lives of five inmates as they navigate prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the emotional toll of incarceration. From domestic violence counseling to reconnecting with family through prison emails, this episode explores the inmates’ struggles and hopes for redemption. Meet Graceson, a former secret society member trying to hold on to his family, and Iskandar, a convicted drug trafficker seeking a second chance through education. Prison officers provide rare insights into rehabilitation efforts, strict regulations, and the challenges of maintaining order. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 1:50 - Attending recreation programs: domestic violence counselling ▷ 6:11 - Connection with the outside world ▷ 9:06 - Salaries and snacks ▷ 11:14 - Personal supervisor ▷ 15:00 - Families ▷ 20:13 - Internet and emails ▷ 22:17 - Story of Iskandar, a drug dealer ▷ 28:08 - How to be a parent while locked in ▷ 36:11

Click on "CC" for English subtitles. Step inside B1 Institution, the maximum-security section of Changi Prison, where some of Singapore’s most hardened criminals serve their time. This award-winning CNA documentary follows the daily lives of five inmates as they navigate prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the emotional toll of incarceration. The documentary provides exclusive interviews with inmates such as Khai, a peer counselor serving time for violent offenses, Boon Keng, a repeat offender convicted of drug-related crimes, and Rusdi, who was caught trespassing under the influence of drugs. Through firsthand accounts from prison officers, family members, and the inmates themselves, the series explores prison rules, rehabilitation programs, and the harsh realities of life in confinement. ------- Chapters ▷ 0:00 - Intro ▷ 2:19 - One man cell ▷ 2:53 - Maximum security institution: B1 ▷ 3:36 - Life in a prison cell ▷ 8:46 - Central kitchen of the prison ▷ 12:16 - The prison meal ▷ 13:48 - The prison system explained by a guard ▷ 17:55 - An inmate who was used to a luxury life ▷ 22:00

This episode goes deep inside two of Indiana's largest female prisons, offering a raw, uncensored look at life behind bars. From pregnant inmates shackled during childbirth to the emotional turmoil of mothers raising children in prison, we explore the harsh realities and emotional costs of incarceration. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!