The crime rate in South Africa is at an extreme level (Strydom, 2009) and the prison
population is as well increasing at an alarming rate due to the precipitous incarceration rate …

The international approach that the Nigerian government subscribes to, perceive
rehabilitation as ensuring that imprisoned offender's is treated with care and dignity such …

One of the biggest challenges facing the South African prison system today is the
phenomenon of recidivism (repeat offences). In ninety four percent of all cases offenders re …

In South Africa, as is the case internationally, Criminology as a discipline has changed
amidst timorously political, economic and social changes that brought about many …

Criminology gained prominence as an academic area of study because of the constant
threat of crime and the social problems it highlights. Nonetheless, much doubt and criticism …

The plight of the incarcerated adolescent has been mostly ignored throughout the centuries.
Adolescence is perceived as the most critical developmental stage to achieve a personal …

This thesis examines the psychological and social reasons for recidivism among women
offenders of the law and explores the impact halfway houses could have on reducing …

While local researchers postulate the proximate causes of crime, few spatial-ecological
studies have been used to investigate the location of offenders. In this study, for the first time …

A criminologist should not be considered a visitor, but rather a permanent resident of the
criminal justice system. Among the role players in the legal system, Dumani (2005: 12) cites …

Life skills programmes are presented to groups of people on a regular basis under different
circumstances by a wide range of institutions with a view to reach certain objectives. The …