A qualitative inquiry: management of recidivism in South Africa
Jerome A. Samuels,
Nicolette V. Roman,
Marelize Schoeman
Abstract:At a high cost to the community and taxpayers, offenders frequently return to correctional facilities shortly after being released. In South Africa, the management of recidivism has not been researched extensively, and recidivism as a phenomenon has received scant attention. This study explores how the Department of Correctional Services in South Africa manages recidivism using the perspectives of staff and external stakeholders. A qualitative study was conducted with 19 Department of Correctional Services emp… Show more
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