INTRO Background The criminal justice system has long relied on punitive measures, including incarceration, as a means of deterring criminal behavior. However, mounting evidence suggests that these harsh approaches may not effectively facilitate the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society. In light of this, a recent study conducted in New South Wales, Australia, has taken a significant step towards understanding how prisons can actively support individuals in their journey towards desisting from criminal activities. The study introduces the Macquarie Assisted Desistance Instrument (MADI), a self-report measure designed to assess the extent to which prisons contribute … [Read more...] about Assessing Prison Support for Desistance: The Macquarie Assisted Desistance Instrument (MADI)
A Comparative Study: Incarcerated Young Men, Masculinity in Prison, and Trauma
Incarceration represents a complex and challenging environment, particularly for young men. Prison culture often demands the adoption of certain masculine ideals, specifically masculinity in prison, that can hinder the process of trauma recovery. Background This article presents the key findings from a comparative study conducted on a cross-national sample of young Canadian and Scottish men from six different prisons in Canada and Scotland. The aim of the study was to explore the adjustment and experiences of young men ages 18–24 in two different systems for young adults: Canada, where young adults are housed in adult institutions with no specific young-adult regime, and Scotland, where a … [Read more...] about A Comparative Study: Incarcerated Young Men, Masculinity in Prison, and Trauma
