Constructing a rehabilitative reality in special religious wards in Israeli prisons

Article Abstract:

A prison is not an institution that rehabilitates criminals, rather its social and cultural realities suppress the ability of prisoners to construct new positive images of themselves and the world. Consequently, they do not abandon their criminal mentality. This study analyzes special features of prisons in Israel that have special wards for religious rehabilitation. These wards facilitate construction of a new noncriminal reality.

Education of prisoners, Correctional education, Correctional institutions, Religious aspects, Prisons

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'Balagan': delinquency as a result of the lack of a center of norms and consciousness

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This article examines delinquency as a result of 'balagan', a chaotic or messy life. The author, analyzing interviews conducted with prisoners and ex-prisoners in Israel, maintains their criminal behavior was a result of a lack of moral and behavioral norms and states the criminals interviewed did not try to justify their criminal actions, but tried to minimize responsibility through excuses.

Israel, Causes of, Criminal behavior

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A program analysis of Esuba: helping turn abuse around for inmates

Article Abstract:

Esuba, an abuse awareness program, implemented in the Florida correctional system is evaluated. Results affirm that it appears to increase offenders' emotional self-preservation.

Florida, Criminals, Evaluation, Community-based corrections

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