Prison and Post-Release Experiences of Innocent Inmates

Jackson, Nicky Ali; Pate, Margaret; Campbell, Kendall M.

doi:10.1080/10926771.2020.1866136

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“…Consistent with this possibility, we also found that time served was unrelated to the number of traumatic events that exonerees reported having experienced or witnessed in prison, and others have argued that even brief periods of wrongful imprisonment can have substantial and enduring psychological effects (e.g., Simon, 1993). Moreover, Jackson et al (2021) found that 21 of 23 exonerees who they interviewed felt that their prison experience was fundamentally different from that of guilty inmates due to the added burden of knowing that they were innocent, which prompts a range of negative emotions that Scott (2010) described as a "soul death" (see also Campbell & Denov, 2004). In short, it does not appear safe to assume that the psychological impact of wrongful incarceration is equivalent to the impact of incarceration per se.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Exoneree Health and Life Experiences (ExHaLE) Study: Trauma Exposure and Mental Health among Wrongly Convicted Individuals

Kukucka¹,

Horodyski²,

Dardis³

2022

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The exoneree population is growing rapidly, and legislatures are increasingly contemplating whether and how to better support exonerees, yet we know relatively little about exonerees’ mental health and other post-release needs. In this, the largest-ever study of exonerees, 59 exonerees completed measures of trauma exposure, PTSD, depression, perceived social support, posttraumatic cognitions, and personal history. Most exonerees (80%) reported having experienced trauma while incarcerated, and our measures classified half of exonerees as meeting criteria for probable PTSD (48-52%) and/or major depressive disorder (51%). Exonerees who reported stronger social support, weaker negative cognitions about the self and world, and/or full-time employment exhibited better mental health—but mental health was unrelated to time served, time since release, financial compensation, or false confession. Our findings underscore the fact that all exonerees need and deserve access to holistic and long-term transitional support. For clinicians, our findings also highlight specific psychotherapeutic approaches that may be effective with this population.

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The Exoneree Health and Life Experiences (ExHaLE) Study: Trauma Exposure and Mental Health among Wrongly Convicted Individuals

Kukucka¹,

Horodyski²,

Dardis³

2022

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“…In addition, these individuals may also be trying to cope with the pains of imprisonment that those who are incarcerated may experience (Crewe, 2011;Hulley et al, 2016;Listwan et al, 2010;Maschi et al, 2013;Maschi et al, 2015;Sykes, 1958). They may also be dealing with pains specific to those who have been wrongfully convicted (Campbell & Denov, 2004;Jackson et al, 2020). Creating these groups specifically for exonerees may assist with the complicated situation of reintegrating after a prison sentence in general, while also taking into consideration that they were wrongly imprisoned (Healing Justice, 2020; Wildeman et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Research has also suggested that being incarcerated for a crime one did not commit may be a pain of imprisonment itself. For instance, they may spend most of their time studying their case and trying to figure out how to prove their innocence (Campbell & Denov, 2004; Jackson et al, 2020). This day-to-day practice can not only be psychologically problematic for the wrongfully convicted but can also portray to correctional staff a lack of desire to accept responsibility for one's actions and work to become rehabilitated (Campbell & Denov, 2004).…”

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“Take It One Day at a Time and Try to Adjust to What's Going on”: Exonerees’ Advice to the Newly Exonerated and Future Exonerees About Life Post-Release

DeShay

2021

Criminal Justice Review

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Wrongful convictions have received increased attention from both scholars and the media over the past several decades. Most of the research on this topic has focused on the factors that contribute to wrongful convictions and policy changes that may help prevent future miscarriages of justice. Scholars have also explored the post-release experiences of those who have been exonerated. Less attention has been paid to the advice exonerees would share with those who have been recently exonerated to help them navigate their new lives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who were wrongfully convicted in the southern United States to explore this issue. While acknowledging that the post-exoneration transition could be challenging, the participants noted that they would advise those who are newly exonerated that faith, talking to other exonerees, learning how to be patient with the process, and finding a way to enjoy their new lives were important to navigating this process. This study highlights the value of exploring the perspectives of exonerees to increase our understanding of their experiences, while also using their insight to inform policy that will assist the wrongfully convicted after being exonerated and released from prison.

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“…Male victims may engage in violent compensatory behavior as a result, both inside and outside of prisons. When freed, they frequently explode in fury, trying to regain their manhood by raping again [53].…”

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Causes and Consequences of Toxic Masculinity: Can HeForShe Be a Solution for Gender-Based Violence?

Makhanya¹

2024

Sustainable Development

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Aggression and violent behavior are caused by the feeling that a man has to live up to society’s expectations of masculinity which is what makes a good man, and that a man ought to be physically fit, have a large penis, protect himself, and uphold the honor of his family and peers, remain true to his convictions, partake in male-oriented activities like behavior sports and drinking, be sexually virulent, and succeed in everything he sets out to do. In order to overcome these preconceived ideas, this article provided an alternative to inculcate positive masculinity which is the HeforShe approach that supports boys and men in achieving equality by opposing negative gender norms and practices. Individuals around the world are encouraged to come together as equal partners to develop a shared vision of a society that values gender equality and to put that vision into action by putting locally suitable solutions into place. Secondary data analysis was used as the data-gathering instrument. To select suitable studies, an inclusion and exclusion criterion was followed. Only peer-reviewed journals were used and web sources and articles from non-peer-reviewed journals were excluded.

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Prison and Post-Release Experiences of Innocent Inmates

Cited by 12 publications

References 13 publications

The Exoneree Health and Life Experiences (ExHaLE) Study: Trauma Exposure and Mental Health among Wrongly Convicted Individuals

The Exoneree Health and Life Experiences (ExHaLE) Study: Trauma Exposure and Mental Health among Wrongly Convicted Individuals

“Take It One Day at a Time and Try to Adjust to What's Going on”: Exonerees’ Advice to the Newly Exonerated and Future Exonerees About Life Post-Release

Causes and Consequences of Toxic Masculinity: Can HeForShe Be a Solution for Gender-Based Violence?

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