Abstract
This article is an exploratory study of young adult incarcerees’ perspectives on the impact of “Gaisce,” a self-development program for youth in Irish custody. Drawing on 10 semistructured interviews with male participants and a review of previous studies of this cohort, the article highlights their perceptions of Gaisce's strengths and weaknesses, paving the way for further reflection on self-development programs in custodial settings. Taking place during COVID-19, the investigation provides unique insight into the experiences of young adults participating in such a program during a pandemic.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 258-279 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Prison Journal |
| Volume | 103 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Gaisce program
- Ireland
- prison
- youth
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