This study examined the narrative identities of 10 male, center-based, Filipino children in
conflict with the law (CICL) from their stories of their experiences before entering the youth …

While the relationship between crime, prisons and religion has been the subject of extensive
research, the contemporary role and impact of prison chaplaincy remains a relatively under …

The article explores desistance dynamics within prison, and what gang members say about
its phenomenology. Qualitative methodology was adopted with research participants in …

Este ensaio investiga o impacto de programas laborais e educativos nas taxas de
reincidência de detentos ao longo de um período de quase cinco anos para os presos …

Youth Justice policy in Scotland, under the 'Whole System Approach'(WSA), progressively
espouses maximum diversion, minimum intervention and the use of alternatives to custody …

Criminologists are increasingly interested in narrative mechanisms of desistance, and a
growing body of research shows that many justice-involved individuals draw on religion in …

Despite increased attention to the process of disengagement from gangs, there is still much
to learn. Recent research has underscored the importance of religious beliefs and practices …

Through participant observation of the redemption‐focused identity work of formerly
incarcerated citizens affiliated with an urban faith‐based nonprofit organization run by ex …

Purpose Young offenders are disproportionately represented in the Irish Prison Service
(IPS) and are a population with complex needs and highest risk of re-offending. Subsets of …

Since time immemorial, religion has been, and is, a part of society that provides a moral
compass and stability in society. It regulates human behavior so that there is conformity to …