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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Autor principal: Gagliardi, Silvia (Autor)
Otros Autores: Rice, Orlaith
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2023
En: The prison journal
Año: 2023, Volumen: 103, Número: 2, Páginas: 258-279
Acceso en línea: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Palabras clave:
Covid-19
Ireland
Gaisce program
Prison
Youth
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Sumario: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