The impact of imprisonment on individuals' mental health and society reintegration: study protocol

• Published in: BMC Psychology Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 215
• Main Authors: Cunha, Olga, Castro Rodrigues, Andreia de, Caridade, Sónia, Dias, Ana Rita, Almeida, Telma Catarina, Cruz, Ana Rita, Peixoto, Maria Manuela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 25.07.2023; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Analysis; Computer industry; Conditional release; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health aspects; Humans; International economic relations; Male; Mediation; Medical care, Cost of; Mental disorders; Mental Disorders - epidemiology; Mental Health; Methods; Prison; Prisoners; Prisoners - psychology; Prisons; Psychological aspects; Recidivism; Social integration; Social reintegration; Study Protocol; Portugal; United States; Prison; Social reintegration; Conditional release; Mental health

Prison sentences are a particular type of penalty that aim to reintegrate individuals into society. Nonetheless, research suggests that prison sentences have a null or a criminogenic effect on recidivism and a critical impact on inmates' mental health, negatively interfering with their successf...