An investigation into the effect of rehabilitation programmes on sentenced offenders : the case of Kutama -Sinthumule Correctional Centre
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Authors
Mabeba, Isaac Phetole
Issue Date
2018-04
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Rehabilitation , Programmes , Recidivism , Psychological , Social , Vocational , Formal , Education , Correctional , Centre , Prison , Offender , Sentence
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Abstract
Literature debates the success of rehabilitation programmes in recidivism of offenders. This dissertation explores the effect of rehabilitation programmes on sentenced offenders at Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre (KSCC). Correctional centres offer various rehabilitation programmes with the aim of reducing recidivism and rehabilitating sentenced offenders. The study used a qualitative research design with semi-structured interviews. The findings indicate the perception of sentenced offenders changed from being negative to positive after completion of rehabilitation programmes and that rehabilitation programmes complement the reduction of recidivism. Gangsterism and the language medium was found to be a challenge to offender participation. Upon completion, the programmes were found to enhance offenders` chances of employment post-prison. The study recommends that programmes encourage rebuilding relationships and DCS improves their offered programmes to achieve the success of KSCC and recommends reinstating a credit system as incentive for participation, and a revision of the language of instruction used on these programmes.
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Mabeba, Isaac Phetole (2018) An investiigation into the effet of rehabilitation programmes on sentences offenders : the case of Kutuma -Sinthumule correctional centre, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/24929>