Through Hope and Struggle: The Impact of “Gaisce – The President's Award” on Young Adults in Irish Prisons

This article is an exploratory study of young adult incarcerees’ perspectives on the impact of “Gaisce,” a self-development program for youth in Irish custody. Drawing on 10 semistructured interviews with male participants and a review of previous studies of this cohort, the article highlights their...

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Authors: Gagliardi, Silvia (Author) ; Rice, Orlaith (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: The prison journal
Year: 2023, Volume: 103, Issue: 2, Pages: 258-279
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Covid-19
Ireland
Gaisce program
Prison
Youth
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Summary:This article is an exploratory study of young adult incarcerees’ perspectives on the impact of “Gaisce,” a self-development program for youth in Irish custody. Drawing on 10 semistructured interviews with male participants and a review of previous studies of this cohort, the article highlights their perceptions of Gaisce's strengths and weaknesses, paving the way for further reflection on self-development programs in custodial settings. Taking place during COVID-19, the investigation provides unique insight into the experiences of young adults participating in such a program during a pandemic.
ISSN:1552-7522
DOI:10.1177/00328855231154807