Rehabilitation Programs for Incarcerated Drug Offenders in Malaysia: Experience-Based Perspectives on Reintegration and Recidivism

This study explores lived experiences of repeat drug offenders in Malaysia, their reasons for recidivating, and related shortcomings in prison rehabilitation programs. We categorize the prisoners’ descriptions and interpretations of their experiences after participating in rehabilitation programming...

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Authors: Cheah, Phaik Kin (Author) ; Unnithan, N. Prabha 1952- (Author) ; Raran, Annie Margaret Sandela (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
In: The prison journal
Year: 2020, Volume: 100, Issue: 2, Pages: 201-223
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Corrections
Drug Abuse
prison rehabilitation
Recidivism
Malaysia
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Summary:This study explores lived experiences of repeat drug offenders in Malaysia, their reasons for recidivating, and related shortcomings in prison rehabilitation programs. We categorize the prisoners’ descriptions and interpretations of their experiences after participating in rehabilitation programming. We are able, as a result, to shed light on these offenders’ perspectives on the treatment efforts in which they were involved.
ISSN:1552-7522
DOI:10.1177/0032885519894656