Vero RecordArchive

International records / OpenAlex research

Inmates' Character Reformation and Recidivism in Nigeria: A Study of Okaka Correctional Facility, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

This research explores how effective character reformation programs are at the Okaka Correctional Facility in Yenagoa, particularly in terms of reducing recidivism rates among inmates. The main goal was to assess the impact of various rehabilitation initiatives on changing inmates' behaviour and their chances of reoffending. The study was founded on principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Social Learning Theory. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study collected quantitative data from 267 inmates via surveys and qualitative information through interviews with 30 key persons in…

Files

  • PDF · 830.5 KB · text indexed, 64,370 characters
    SHA-256 933cc8c345cb3fa3403d1db7811219fc3876ea0712ecb2fad69d3abc6cadb3ed
    from https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/uploads/vol12-iss8-pg2488-2503-202509_pdf.pdf