Essays about: "Prison"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 100 essays containing the word Prison.

  1. 1. Captivating Communication : The Swedish Prison and Probation Service’s Storytelling and Creation of Legitimacy

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kriminologiska institutionen

    Author : Ella Wendt Höjer; [2024]
    Keywords : prison; cultural criminology; Nordic exceptionalism; legitimacy; Kriminalvården;

    Abstract : The stories about prison are infinite, and ultimately affect our understanding of incarceration. Punishment and prison are also political, and the shape of the penal system is fundamentally different in different countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. "The European Arrest Warrant: In Member States we trust, or do we? - Severe deficiencies in the EU Member States’ prisons raise challenges to the protection of fundamental rights"

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Nordlund; [2023-09-07]
    Keywords : AFSJ; European Arrest Warrant; Fundamental rights; Mutual trust; Prison conditions;

    Abstract : The European Arrest Warrant has been acclaimed for its success since it entered into force on 1 January 2004. The principles of mutual recognition and mutual trust, which initially were intended to ensure free movement within the internal market, became cornerstones of EU cooperation in criminal law matters. READ MORE

  4. 3. Impact of Parental Incarceration in Iceland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Daníel Gudjónsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Children of prisoners have increasingly been touted as the silent victims of incarceration due to the emotional and mental distress that often occurs following a parent's incarceration. Unfortunately, these children have not been met with much academic interest in Iceland. READ MORE

  5. 4. “THERE ARE WORSE THINGS THAN PRISON” : A QUALITATIEVE STUDY OF SPECIFIC DETERRENCE AND INCREASED PUNISHMENTS

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Ebba Philipson; [2023]
    Keywords : deterrence theory; crime prevention; general strain theory; increased punishments; specific deterrence;

    Abstract : This thesis primary aim is to examine specific deterrence; the fear of punishment experienced by individuals who have committed crimes and subsequently received a punishment. Specific deterrence is assumed to deter criminals from reoffending. READ MORE

  6. 5. Building Trust, Reducing Conflict “An exploration of Micro Interactions between Correctional Transport Officers and Inmates”

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Erik Collvin; [2023]
    Keywords : Criminology; Social interaction rituals; Interactional rituals; Prison; Prison ethnography; Trust; Conflict; Correctional officers; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT This qualitative study includes participant observations which were conducted within the transport department of the Swedish correctional service whose main task is to conduct and perform various tasks regarding transports of individuals within the custody of the correctional office. This regarde mainly people awaiting trial who are being transported to court proceedings or to different facilities. READ MORE