Investigating Some Correlates of Hegemonic Masculinity and Criminal Motives among Residents in Juvenile Correctional Facilities

Abstract

The primary goal of juvenile corrections is behavior reform through various therapeutic programs; yet, juvenile reoffending persists as a costly and serious social problem. Few studies have examined how the quasi-military approach of juvenile corrections may conflict with its therapeutic goals. A comprehensive literature review revealed several disturbing findings concerning youth residing in juvenile facilities, such as one study that reported a paradox between therapeutic programs and a correctional punitive culture. Moreover, these studies suggest that the prisonized nature of corrections can reinforce hegemonic masculinity in residents, increase moral disengagement, bullying, lying, and criminal behaviors is problematic. Accordingly, the current study explores the issue of rehabilitation in such environments by assessing the relationships between residents in juvenile corrections, hegemonic masculinity, and criminality. The findings of the current study and literature review suggest the need to reevaluate juvenile corrections as an institution of rehabilitation.

Individual Risk Factors Among Youth Offenders Prior and During Incarceration: Macedonian Case

“…The behaviour inside is transmitted from outside and this is influenced by the already present risk factors and acquired system of values. In sum, inmates bring with them their own past which implies that the criminal behaviour is repeating itself (Jones D. Caitlin, 2012). In other words, the behaviour of young inmates in penitentiary institutions is more a result of their individual pathology than the result of deprivation from imprisonment and from other negative consequences related to prison environment (DeLisi, Trulson, Chad, Marguart W. James, Drury J.…”