Description
Peer programs in prison encompass programs in which incarcerated people educate, tutor or support their fellow incarcerated persons. Yet, a comprehensive understanding of their effectiveness remains difficult to assess. In response, this study reviews 29 international articles and reports on peer programs in prison, complemented by ongoing interviews with academics and program developers, to gain insight into the outcomes, the underlying mechanisms, and the conditions under which peer programs in correctional settings are likely to be effective.This study scrutinizes the nuanced outcomes, uncovering both the potential benefits as negative outcomes on peer workers (e.g. identity desistance and improved/deteriorated mental health) or prisons (e.g. reduced staff pressure, security treats). Success is contingent on micro-level factors (e.g. recruitment procedures, peer worker motivation) and exo-level elements (e.g. institutional prison profiles, training/hands-on experiences of peer workers, institutional buy-in). Various underlying mechanisms, including support for and supervision of peer workers and the establishment of a safe space, are identified as crucial to optimize peer programs.
Unravelling the outcomes of peer programs in prison, as well as the underlying contextual factors and mechanisms, provides valuable insights for practitioners and policy makers in designing and implementing effective peer programs in correctional settings.
| Periode | 10 sep 2024 → 14 sep 2024 |
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| Evenementstitel | European Society of Criminology (ESC) |
| Evenementstype | Conference |
| Locatie | Romania |
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