Understanding the ‘walk of shame’: exploring the experiences of individuals with sexual convictions who have been recalled from open conditions in England and Wales

Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of people sent to prison for a sexual offence, yet there is a lack of research exploring the experiences of those with sexual convictions within the prison system, and the factors that help or hinder their progression towards release. This res...

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Main Author: Henson, Carol-ann (Author)
Contributors: Lievesley, Rebecca
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Psychology, crime & law
Year: 2025, Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-25
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Keywords:
Thematic Analysis
Reintegration
Recall
closed conditions
open conditions
Sexual conviction

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