Academic attention to violence and other forms of in-prison misconduct is on the rise,
although most research continues to be framed within now stale perspectives. A broader …

Restorative justice has been available in certain parts of the Republic of Ireland, and at
some stages of the criminal justice process, for over two decades. Additionally, in recent …

There is plentiful evidence that imprisonment is painful, harmful and criminogenic. However,
alongside accounts that emphasize such consequences are alternative narratives, in which …

At this point it is clear that the pursuit of the rehabilitative ideal is stitched into the DNA of
American corrections. However, in our collective quest to establish and defend 'what …

There is both hope and frustration in this article. A recent research exercise in a prison found
it to be inspirational in its ethos, relationships and mission. Prisoners talked passionately …

Open prisons are portrayed as less harmful custodial institutions than closed prisons, and
prison systems that rely more heavily on low security imprisonment are typically considered …

Re-entry to society is challenging and inmates often feel unprepared for release. Insufficient
human and social capital makes it difficult to cope with the challenges of everyday life …

Recidivism rates after release from prison are high worldwide. While research has not
shown much promise in the ability of incarceration to reduce the risk of reoffending, little …

In the present research, we analysed the properties of the Measuring the Quality of Prison
Life (MQPL) survey in Serbia; it assesses five dimensions of prisoners' well-being (harmony …

Correctional services, both institutional and within the community, are impacted by COVID-
19. In the current paper, we focus on the current situation and examine the tensions around …