Increasing performance in preparation of pre-release for elderly inmates in Thailand
Issued Date
2023-07-01
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eISSN
24523151
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85172373997
Journal Title
Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences
Volume
44
Issue
3
Start Page
789
End Page
796
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences Vol.44 No.3 (2023) , 789-796
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Muensakda P., Rujiprak V. Increasing performance in preparation of pre-release for elderly inmates in Thailand. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences Vol.44 No.3 (2023) , 789-796. 796. doi:10.34044/j.kjss.2023.44.3.16 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/90325
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Increasing performance in preparation of pre-release for elderly inmates in Thailand
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Abstract
This qualitative study has considered the current pre-release preparation programmes provided to elderly inmates in Thailand and further suggests developments in the provisions/approaches employed here. In-depth interviews were conducted with 25 informants and focus groups held with 39 elderly inmates in Thailand. In addition, content analysis has been produced to fully understand the context of such correctional and rehabilitation practice. The results of the study note that the pre-release preparation programmes provided to elderly inmates in Thailand require improvement, particularly in the prison management instituted (e.g., by ensuring that appropriate correctional staff are involved, that pertinent programmes are available for elderly inmates and that families/communities are involved within the pre-release preparation process. Through the suggestions offered in this paper, the pre-release preparation programmes provided to elderly inmates in Thailand will be able to witness greater efficiency and effectiveness.