From PO to Parliament with Razwana Begum Bt Abdul Rahim

Restorative Works!

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Razwana Begum Bt Abdul Rahim to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Razwana joins us and shares her unique insights into the importance of healing, accountability, and ethical leadership within the realms of public safety and community support. Listen as she describes how her extensive experience working with vulnerable children and probationers has shaped her approach to education and policymaking. Razwana sheds light on the necessity of restorative practices, not just in the criminal justice system but also within social services, where the emotional well-being of practitioners is just as vital as the clients they serve. Razwana is currently an associate professor at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and is Head of the Public Safety and Security Program within the School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, Singapore University of Social Sciences. She was appointed as a Nominated Member of Parliament on July 24, 2023. Razwana is regarded as a leading national and international expert, and is regularly approached to provide advice and training, cooperate on research projects, and present at seminars and conferences. Her research interests include restorative justice, public safety and criminal justice systems, children and family protection, and leadership and ethical behavior within the commercial and social services sector. Razwana holds a Ph.D. in business ethics and restorative justice from Monash University, Australia, as well as a Bachelor of Law from University of Wolverhampton, UK, a Master of Law from the University of London, UK, and a Master of Counseling from Monash University. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Social Work, an International Diploma in Computer Studies, and a Diploma in Administrative Management from the National University of Singapore. Tune in to learn how Razwana is fostering a culture of restorative justice through innovative courses and ground-up initiatives that aim to empower the next generation of leaders.