Spotlighting the probation meeting – Lived experiences of desistance-supporting interaction following imprisonment
Sylvia Koffeld-Hamidane,
Ellen Andvig,
Bengt Karlsson
Abstract:Probation staff in Norway are responsible for implementing the continuation of sentences following imprisonment, such as in drug rehabilitation institutions, electronic monitoring, home detention, and early release on parole. The Norwegian Correctional Service aims to support positive change and provide training in change-focused dialogue. However, little is known about the content of meetings between formerly imprisoned persons and probation staff following imprisonment. Our analysis is based on 19 interviews… Show more
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