The criminological, penologic-andragogical, psychological and sociological literature, here and a... more The criminological, penologic-andragogical, psychological and sociological literature, here and abroad, teaches us that even the most severe forms of punishment throughout the history have not succeeded to reduce crime rates and recidivism. Therefore, the treatment of convicts based on education, training and employment, should have the best chances to prepare convicts for the life after the expiration of their penalties, which is actually the purpose of prison sentence execution (Law on Execution of Criminal Sanctions of the Republic of Serbia). The results of researches worldwide, indicate that the educational level, professional qualification and skills of convicts are lower than the average of general population. Low level of professional qualification and lack of skills necessary for the integration into the working world, additionally aggravate the employment of convicts once they are released from prison. Numerous researches suggest that the inclusion of convicts in the proces of professional training has multiple positive effects on the educational level, reducing recidivism, increasing employment opportunities after release, as well as on improvement of convicts´ behaviour in prison. The hope of ”recovery” is the biggest challenge for the detained and for those who put them under detention, and professional education is emerging as a good lead on that way. This paper is dedicated to the analysis of results of the research on effects of educational process and vocational training on convicts.
Zbornik instituta za kriminološka i sociološka istraživanja, 2021
Sve intenzivnije usmeravanje stručne naučne pažnje ka izučavanju zatvorske socijalne klime, posle... more Sve intenzivnije usmeravanje stručne naučne pažnje ka izučavanju zatvorske socijalne klime, poslednjih decenija, od izuzetne je važnosti, jer rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na podatak da karakteristike zatvora (fizičke, arhitektonske, socijalne, organizacione i dr.) zapravo posreduju između prestupnika i rehabilitacionih ili terapijskih mera. Drugim rečima, socijalna ili institucionalna klima potencijalno može da olakša uspešnu rehabilitaciju osuđenika ili pak, da ometa njen napredak. Pregledom literature uočljiv je veliki broj različitih terminoloških određenja i definisanja pojma zatvorske socijalne klime, pa se ona često definiše i kao materijalna, socijalna i emocionalna stanja date jedinice i podrazumeva interakciju između navedenih faktora. Opšte konceptualizacije socijalne klime uključuju relacionu klimu, psihosocijalno okruženje, socijalnu atmosferu, socijalno okruženje i atmosferu odeljenja. Socijalna klima se takođe može meriti procenom stvarne, poželjne i očekivane socija...
Penal systems of Scandinavian countries, including Sweden, have developed a specific approach to ... more Penal systems of Scandinavian countries, including Sweden, have developed a specific approach to punishment and punishing and a unique attitude of the society towards the perpetrators of criminal offences. As a rich welfare state with a high level of social cohesion, Sweden has a remarkably humane, but still exceptionally efficient prison system and a well organized network of aftercare treatments. Knowing that Sweden has a relatively low crime and recidivism rate, the authors of this paper analyze legislative framework for imposing and execution of imprisonment, organization and functioning of penitentiary institutions in that country, in-prison and aftercare treatments of adult and juvenile offenders and the impact of these factors on the decrease of crime rate and suppression of recidivism. Since the Republic of Serbia is about to establish new legislative and institutional framework for the application of probation, alternative sentences and post-penal treatments, Swedish soluti...
One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of peniten... more One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of penitentiary systems. Special emphasis is on the role of environment and the impact that environmental factors have on the behaviour of convicts and successfulness of their social reintegration, as the imprisonment purpose. Within this framework, one possible approach involves exploring the concepts of both the quality of prison life and social and moral climate in prisons with the introduction of standard methods for assessing or measuring them. Concept of the quality of prison life, as a multidimensional construct, and the effect of social and moral climate on the overall and future behaviour of prisoners are discussed in this study Definitions and operationalizations are presented, followed by the presentation of Measuring the Quality of Prison Life survey as a valid tool for understanding the contemporary experience of imprisonment. The systematization of knowledge on the about the interdep...
The paper is dedicated to the analysis of the phenomenon of penal policy of mass imprisonment, wh... more The paper is dedicated to the analysis of the phenomenon of penal policy of mass imprisonment, which is assumed to be the cause and consequence of increasing social inequalities. The relationship between social inequality, social vulnerability and crime creates complex patterns - direct and indirect mechanisms of interaction that can be observed from different perspectives. Following the idea that deeper social, economic and ideological regroupings and regulations are hidden behind mass imprisonment, the paper investigates the connection between the social position of convicts, penal policy and crime. The neoliberal penalty reform accompanied by the penal policy of mass imprisonment is analyzed in the paper along with the deepening of socio-economic inequality and the reduction of social protection. Criminological approaches also indicate a strong correlation between these factors, emphasizing that they should be investigated through direct and indirect influences that take place in...
The paper is an attempt to redefine the concept of resilience in the context of changes taking pl... more The paper is an attempt to redefine the concept of resilience in the context of changes taking place globally. One of the key changes was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It has shown the inadequacy of the neoliberal discourse of resilience that shifts responsibility to individuals who must be prepared to overcome the circumstances of crisis or shock. However, resilience can be seen in terms of solidarity, dignity and responsibility towards others. Resilience also implies strategies that involve large investments in public health, ecology and self-sustainable solutions to battle climate change that is causing infectious diseases. The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the need to start creating a set of public policies that would imply an ethical evaluation related to the success or failure of treating others responsibly.
Approaches and models in special education and rehabilitation: thematic collection of international importance , 2020
One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of peniten... more One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of penitentiary systems. Special emphasis is on the role of environment and the impact that environmental factors have on the behaviour of convicts and successfulness of their social reintegration, as the imprisonment purpose. Within life, as a multidimensional construct, and the effect of social and moral climate on the overall and future these concepts was conducted through a review of available literature. This study might prison life, it would be possible to improve both prisoner treatment and superintendence. social climate, crime, prison conditions,
Thematic Conference Proceedings of International Significance / XXXII International scientific thematic conference “Drugs and drug addiction: legal, criminological, sociological and medical issues”, Palic, 2–3 September 2020 , 2020
In Serbia, there is a paucity of research on characteristics of the population of imprisoned pers... more In Serbia, there is a paucity of research on characteristics of the population of imprisoned persons with compulsory drug addiction treatment imposed as a security measure. This study was aimed to analyze and report the characteristics of the population of persons with this security measure imposed in different regions of Serbia, and a population of 1,638 offenders (91.5% males, mean age 36.6 years) was included. The most important similarities were in the prison sentence length and recidivism rate. Among differences, those related to gender, marital status, prison or other sentences, previous convictions, and the age of offenders at the time of study and when the sentence began, and the type of criminal offence were confirmed. The identification of the sociodemographic profile of offenders with compulsory drug addiction treatment in different regions of the Republic of Serbia could allow the target population detection, and development and implementation of appropriate preventive measures.
The criminological, penologic-andragogical, psychological and sociological literature, here and a... more The criminological, penologic-andragogical, psychological and sociological literature, here and abroad, teaches us that even the most severe forms of punishment throughout the history have not succeeded to reduce crime rates and recidivism. Therefore, the treatment of convicts based on education, training and employment, should have the best chances to prepare convicts for the life after the expiration of their penalties, which is actually the purpose of prison sentence execution (Law on Execution of Criminal Sanctions of the Republic of Serbia). The results of researches worldwide, indicate that the educational level, professional qualification and skills of convicts are lower than the average of general population. Low level of professional qualification and lack of skills necessary for the integration into the working world, additionally aggravate the employment of convicts once they are released from prison. Numerous researches suggest that the inclusion of convicts in the proces of professional training has multiple positive effects on the educational level, reducing recidivism, increasing employment opportunities after release, as well as on improvement of convicts´ behaviour in prison. The hope of ”recovery” is the biggest challenge for the detained and for those who put them under detention, and professional education is emerging as a good lead on that way. This paper is dedicated to the analysis of results of the research on effects of educational process and vocational training on convicts.
Zbornik instituta za kriminološka i sociološka istraživanja, 2021
Sve intenzivnije usmeravanje stručne naučne pažnje ka izučavanju zatvorske socijalne klime, posle... more Sve intenzivnije usmeravanje stručne naučne pažnje ka izučavanju zatvorske socijalne klime, poslednjih decenija, od izuzetne je važnosti, jer rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na podatak da karakteristike zatvora (fizičke, arhitektonske, socijalne, organizacione i dr.) zapravo posreduju između prestupnika i rehabilitacionih ili terapijskih mera. Drugim rečima, socijalna ili institucionalna klima potencijalno može da olakša uspešnu rehabilitaciju osuđenika ili pak, da ometa njen napredak. Pregledom literature uočljiv je veliki broj različitih terminoloških određenja i definisanja pojma zatvorske socijalne klime, pa se ona često definiše i kao materijalna, socijalna i emocionalna stanja date jedinice i podrazumeva interakciju između navedenih faktora. Opšte konceptualizacije socijalne klime uključuju relacionu klimu, psihosocijalno okruženje, socijalnu atmosferu, socijalno okruženje i atmosferu odeljenja. Socijalna klima se takođe može meriti procenom stvarne, poželjne i očekivane socija...
Penal systems of Scandinavian countries, including Sweden, have developed a specific approach to ... more Penal systems of Scandinavian countries, including Sweden, have developed a specific approach to punishment and punishing and a unique attitude of the society towards the perpetrators of criminal offences. As a rich welfare state with a high level of social cohesion, Sweden has a remarkably humane, but still exceptionally efficient prison system and a well organized network of aftercare treatments. Knowing that Sweden has a relatively low crime and recidivism rate, the authors of this paper analyze legislative framework for imposing and execution of imprisonment, organization and functioning of penitentiary institutions in that country, in-prison and aftercare treatments of adult and juvenile offenders and the impact of these factors on the decrease of crime rate and suppression of recidivism. Since the Republic of Serbia is about to establish new legislative and institutional framework for the application of probation, alternative sentences and post-penal treatments, Swedish soluti...
One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of peniten... more One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of penitentiary systems. Special emphasis is on the role of environment and the impact that environmental factors have on the behaviour of convicts and successfulness of their social reintegration, as the imprisonment purpose. Within this framework, one possible approach involves exploring the concepts of both the quality of prison life and social and moral climate in prisons with the introduction of standard methods for assessing or measuring them. Concept of the quality of prison life, as a multidimensional construct, and the effect of social and moral climate on the overall and future behaviour of prisoners are discussed in this study Definitions and operationalizations are presented, followed by the presentation of Measuring the Quality of Prison Life survey as a valid tool for understanding the contemporary experience of imprisonment. The systematization of knowledge on the about the interdep...
The paper is dedicated to the analysis of the phenomenon of penal policy of mass imprisonment, wh... more The paper is dedicated to the analysis of the phenomenon of penal policy of mass imprisonment, which is assumed to be the cause and consequence of increasing social inequalities. The relationship between social inequality, social vulnerability and crime creates complex patterns - direct and indirect mechanisms of interaction that can be observed from different perspectives. Following the idea that deeper social, economic and ideological regroupings and regulations are hidden behind mass imprisonment, the paper investigates the connection between the social position of convicts, penal policy and crime. The neoliberal penalty reform accompanied by the penal policy of mass imprisonment is analyzed in the paper along with the deepening of socio-economic inequality and the reduction of social protection. Criminological approaches also indicate a strong correlation between these factors, emphasizing that they should be investigated through direct and indirect influences that take place in...
The paper is an attempt to redefine the concept of resilience in the context of changes taking pl... more The paper is an attempt to redefine the concept of resilience in the context of changes taking place globally. One of the key changes was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It has shown the inadequacy of the neoliberal discourse of resilience that shifts responsibility to individuals who must be prepared to overcome the circumstances of crisis or shock. However, resilience can be seen in terms of solidarity, dignity and responsibility towards others. Resilience also implies strategies that involve large investments in public health, ecology and self-sustainable solutions to battle climate change that is causing infectious diseases. The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the need to start creating a set of public policies that would imply an ethical evaluation related to the success or failure of treating others responsibly.
Approaches and models in special education and rehabilitation: thematic collection of international importance , 2020
One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of peniten... more One of the most important topics in contemporary criminology refers to the functioning of penitentiary systems. Special emphasis is on the role of environment and the impact that environmental factors have on the behaviour of convicts and successfulness of their social reintegration, as the imprisonment purpose. Within life, as a multidimensional construct, and the effect of social and moral climate on the overall and future these concepts was conducted through a review of available literature. This study might prison life, it would be possible to improve both prisoner treatment and superintendence. social climate, crime, prison conditions,
Thematic Conference Proceedings of International Significance / XXXII International scientific thematic conference “Drugs and drug addiction: legal, criminological, sociological and medical issues”, Palic, 2–3 September 2020 , 2020
In Serbia, there is a paucity of research on characteristics of the population of imprisoned pers... more In Serbia, there is a paucity of research on characteristics of the population of imprisoned persons with compulsory drug addiction treatment imposed as a security measure. This study was aimed to analyze and report the characteristics of the population of persons with this security measure imposed in different regions of Serbia, and a population of 1,638 offenders (91.5% males, mean age 36.6 years) was included. The most important similarities were in the prison sentence length and recidivism rate. Among differences, those related to gender, marital status, prison or other sentences, previous convictions, and the age of offenders at the time of study and when the sentence began, and the type of criminal offence were confirmed. The identification of the sociodemographic profile of offenders with compulsory drug addiction treatment in different regions of the Republic of Serbia could allow the target population detection, and development and implementation of appropriate preventive measures.
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