Children’s views of education in a young offenders institution

Psychological Experience of Juvenile Offenders in Correctional Institutions: A Systematic Review Of Qualitative Studies

“…Seven papers (Ansah et al, 2022;Day, 2021;Flores & Pamplona, 2020;Holligan, 2015;Little, 2015;Nagamuthu et al, 2019;Tarrant & Torn, 2021) explained how the ethical approval for their research was granted. In addition, five studies (Bengtsson, 2016;Dako-Gyeke et al, 2022;de Valk et al, 2019;Flores, 2013;Flores & Barahona-López, 2019;Garcia & Lane, 2013) explained to participants about the study, including details on obtaining their consent and ensuring that the confidentiality was maintained.…”

“…All studies also employed at least one step to ensure credibility, which is through a research diary (de Valk et al, 2019;Flores, 2013), triangulation (Bengtsson, 2012(Bengtsson, , 2016Little, 2015;Vélez Young-Alfaro, 2017), conducting participant validation (Ansah et al, 2022), a thorough inspection of negative cases (Flores & Barahona-López, 2019;Flores & Pamplona, 2020; as well as consultation amongst the authors (Dako-Gyeke et al, 2022;Garcia & Lane, 2013;Nagamuthu et al, 2019;Tarrant & Torn, 2021).…”

“…However, nine studies also identified negative experiences of living in correctional institutions (Ansah et al, 2022;Bengtsson, 2012Bengtsson, , 2016Day, 2021;de Valk et al, 2019;Flores & Barahona-López, 2019;Little, 2015;Tarrant & Torn, 2021;Vélez Young-Alfaro, 2017). Juvenile offenders whom mental health professionals in correctional institutions medicated are often diagnosed with mental illness and prescribed medications without the juvenile offender's approval, which usually makes them feel disempowered (Flores & Barahona-López, 2019).…”

“…When juvenile offenders feel frustrated with the detainment, they may project it onto others, creating victimization (Ansah et al, 2022). Moreover, while learning inside correctional institutions, disruptive classroom behavior may also create unpleasant experiences (Little, 2015). As Little (2015) noted, one participant mentioned, "I cannot focus.…”

“…Moreover, while learning inside correctional institutions, disruptive classroom behavior may also create unpleasant experiences (Little, 2015). As Little (2015) noted, one participant mentioned, "I cannot focus. You need to put people who do want to work in a place where they can concentrate."…”