Where Two ‘Exceptional’ Prison Cultures Meet: Negotiating Order in a Transnational Prison

Liebling, Alison; Johnsen, Berit; Schmidt, Bethany E.; Rokkan, Tore; Beyens, Kristel; Boone, Miranda; Kox, Mieke; Vanhouche, An-Sofie

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“…Our aim was to get a well-rounded articulation of their values and practices. Many interesting themes arose from the Dutch focus groups: the future of their prison and the security of their jobs; the complexity of the project and the differences between Dutch and Norwegian penal practice; and some confusion and conflict about the Norwegian disciplinary system (see Liebling et al, 2020). Already, the main challenges of this 'experiment' for them were being revealed.…”

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“…This was a future-oriented and arguably paternalistic approach (working towards reintegration post-release). In the Netherlands, prison staff worked towards 'good order' and providing a humane and relaxed space for prisoners to do their time, 'alone' if they wished (a present-oriented model; see Liebling et al, 2020). The Dutch prioritised 'freedom from', and even 'leniency', over 'correction' (arguably, a form of 'freedom to'): 'you can choose for yourself here'; 'I don't want to idealise, this is not paradise'.…”

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“…We spent around 500 person-hours in the prison. See alsoJohnsen et al (2017),Liebling et al (2020).6 We prefer detailed, conceptual translations that reflect local culture and context. Due to time constraints and for ease of data entry and analysis, literal translations of the surveys were used for this study.…”

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This article has three main purposes: (1) To describe an in-prison methodology for measuring the moral quality of life, developed organically out of experience and necessity. It is conducted over an intense but exceptionally brief period of time. (2) To reveal and reflect on our intellectual methodology: how do we describe, think, interpret and theorise about prison life in our work together, especially in a transnational team? (3) Finally, to consider the benefits and challenges of collaboration and intense immersion across national boundaries, in a study of Norgerhaven prison in the Netherlands. We found that our own implicit prison moralities varied significantly, as we worked together to describe a prison that surprised us, and our participants, hugely.

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“…V dnešní době jsou otevřené věznice běžnou součástí vyspělých světových vězeňských systémů a představují jeden ze způsobů, jak efektivně využívat penitenciární modely zacházení s odsouzenými a snižovat tak riziko případné recidivy (srov. Martí, 2021;Liebling, Johnsen, Schmidt et al, 2021;Reiter, Sexton, & Sumner, 2018;Pakes & Holt, 2017).…”

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The Use of Informal Learning in the Resocialization of Convicts in Open Prison Conditions

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2022

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In recent years, thanks to international conventions and the humanization of prisons, great importance has been attributed to the education of individuals serving prison sentences. However, not every prisoner can undertake formal and non-formal educational activities. That is due, for example, to a low sentence or lack of capacity. Therefore, the possibility for the application of informal learning and self-education opens up. This study examines the possibilities of anew innovative prison in Czech conditions, which, through a specific environment and a change in approaches, influences convicts and prepares them for life after release. The research investigation was carried out in a qualitative form, using semi-structured interviews focused on: a) the perception of informal learning in prison sentences, b) the perception of the influence of the environment of an open prison on learning, c) the perception of the influence of informal learning on their preparation for release. In total, sixteen men serving prison sentences participated in the research investigation, and grounded theory was used to analyse the data obtained. From the research results, we can conclude that respondents perceive great differences in possibilities and approaches to learning in the conditions of an open prison. Specifically, a better social climate allowed them to focus more on self-development in different areas. The results of the study confirm that regular prison facilities are incentive-poor, and convicts encounter several problems that fundamentally influence their learning. This study highlights the importance of these innovative prisons in the context of resocialization and reintegration efficiency.

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“…According to research conducted by Liebling et al (2021), the correctional staff is aware of the threats they confront. Even low-level security and juvenile detention facility officials expressed concern for their safety and well-being.…”

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Conditions of Correctional Facilities in the Philippines: Jail Wardens’ Perspectives and Experiences

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2022

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The study explored the perspective and experiences of jail wardens in managing jail facilities in the Philippines for the calendar year 2019. A qualitative study with a transcendental phenomenological research design was used. The study focused on 10 jail wardens from correctional facilities in the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The themes reflect the participants' experiences on the conditions of correctional facilities and their viewpoint on quality correction such as erosion in conformity with the rules, scarcity of resources critical to jail services, the perils of poor staffing, freedom from congestion, infrastructure development, technology in correction, lifelong attempt for improvement and character development. This study concluded that the problems and challenges encountered by the correctional wardens in handling persons deprived of liberty (inmates) and in managing the jail facilities affected their roles and responsibilities in improving the conditions in the correctional facilities such as in the implementation of the reformation process of the PDLs, peace, and order within the facility, and in securing the safety of the personnel and the community. Thus, it is high time for the government and the legislative body of the Philippine government to improve the quality of correctional facilities, the following may be considered: the installation of high technology, construction of new and standard correctional facilities, and quick rehabilitation of old, outdated, or destroyed jails, allocation of budget or appropriations to enable the employment of more staff/personnel, and limiting the number of inmates in a prison cell.

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Where Two ‘Exceptional’ Prison Cultures Meet: Negotiating Order in a Transnational Prison

Cited by 17 publications

References 25 publications

Doing Team Ethnography in a Transnational Prison

Doing Team Ethnography in a Transnational Prison

The Use of Informal Learning in the Resocialization of Convicts in Open Prison Conditions

Conditions of Correctional Facilities in the Philippines: Jail Wardens’ Perspectives and Experiences

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