Scoring Second Chances: Addressing Women's Unique Challenges and Opportunities in a Football‐Based Prison Programme DOI Creative Commons
Linus Peitz, Rosemary Lobban,

Mollie Ruler

и другие.

Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 35(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Sport‐based prison interventions may particularly benefit women, a vulnerable population within the penal system. However, evidence of their impact is mainly based on men's experiences. This study qualitatively examines experiences 11 women enrolled Twinning Project, football‐based programme designed to reduce recidivism and enhance employability. Thematic analysis semi‐structured interviews revealed positive outcomes for participants, such as improved self‐perceptions intentions help others. prospective long‐term vocational qualifications was less evident. Barriers engagement were identified in parts programme's structure delivery, women's health issues, participants' perceived lack control over post‐release outcomes. Enablers included support from peers staff, appeal football itself, absence criminal identities. The findings highlight Project's potential prisoners underscore need sports programs accommodate gender‐specific prison.

Язык: Английский

Scoring Second Chances: Addressing Women's Unique Challenges and Opportunities in a Football‐Based Prison Programme DOI Creative Commons
Linus Peitz, Rosemary Lobban,

Mollie Ruler

и другие.

Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 35(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Sport‐based prison interventions may particularly benefit women, a vulnerable population within the penal system. However, evidence of their impact is mainly based on men's experiences. This study qualitatively examines experiences 11 women enrolled Twinning Project, football‐based programme designed to reduce recidivism and enhance employability. Thematic analysis semi‐structured interviews revealed positive outcomes for participants, such as improved self‐perceptions intentions help others. prospective long‐term vocational qualifications was less evident. Barriers engagement were identified in parts programme's structure delivery, women's health issues, participants' perceived lack control over post‐release outcomes. Enablers included support from peers staff, appeal football itself, absence criminal identities. The findings highlight Project's potential prisoners underscore need sports programs accommodate gender‐specific prison.

Язык: Английский

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