Socijalni i porodični kontakti osuđenika i kvalitet zatvorskog života

Ilijić, Ljeposava and Pavićević, Olivera and Vujičić, Nikola (2025) Socijalni i porodični kontakti osuđenika i kvalitet zatvorskog života. Institut za kriminološka i sociološka istraživanja, Beograd. ISBN 978-86-80756-69-1

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Abstract

Understanding social and family contacts in relation to the quality of prison life, through the exploration of the attitudes of convicted individuals conducted within the framework of the PrisonLIFE project, contributes to understanding how it is possible to establish, restore, and develop prosocial contacts among inmates. Deficiencies in the quality of social, family, and personal relationships often precede criminal behavior, accompany the transition into prison, and ultimately can hinder successful social reintegration. The positive effects of social and family contacts, particularly visits from family and friends as a routine part of prison life, are viewed in this work as a means to enhance the quality of prison life, alleviate the hardships of incarceration, and support inmates in their transformation towards values that will facilitate the end of their criminal activities upon release. In this context, the book presents extensive literature supporting the potential of social support provided by visits from loved ones, as well as highlighting specific limitations and risks that future research and prison practices should address. The results obtained illustrate the relationship between selected predictors—such as socio-demographic and criminologicalpenological characteristics of inmates, as well as the organization of prison life—and visits from family and friends, highlighting the impact of this relationship on the quality of prison life from the perspective of the convicted individuals. The authenticity of the data, derived from the personal perceptions of respondents, allows for deeper insights into the actual needs, experiences, and perspectives of 242 inmates, providing valuable material for designing and developing treatments and services related to prison visits. The fundamental idea and starting point of the PrisonLIFE project is to improve the quality of life in prison by promoting prosocial, moral, and humane values, which has guided the exploration of social and family contacts and their significance.

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