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The Practice of Positive Criminology: A Vipassana Course in Prison 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Ronel, N.,Frid, N.,Timor, U.
  • 학회/출판사/기관명GUILFORD PRESS
  • 출판년도2013
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OFFENDER THERAPY AND COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY
  • 발행사항Vol.57No.2[2013]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN
  • 소개/요약Positive criminology is a new term for a perspective associated with theories and models that relate to socially inclusive, positively experienced influences that assist individuals in desisting or refraining from criminal and deviant behavior. A qualitative phenomenological study of prisoners who were in recovery from substance dependency and who participated in a Vipassana course in a rehabilitative prison introduces features of positive criminology. A total of 22 male prisoners participated in a 10-day Vipassana course run by volunteers in prison. Deep interviews were conducted with participants before, immediately after, and 3 to 4 months after the course. The findings describe components of positive criminology that had meaningful impact on the prisoners in rehabilitation: perceived goodness, positive relationship with the prison staff, positive social atmosphere, and overcoming an ordeal. Implications for practice and further research are outlined.