Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Post-Release Prisoner Reintegration Frameworks: A Comparative Analysis of Strategies between England and Wales and Norway(University of Sheffield, 2024) Almutairi, Khalid; Morales-Gomez, AnaAbstract: Prisoner reintegration post-release is a global practice aimed at helping offenders transition successfully back into society and reducing undesirable behaviors such as reoffending. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC, 2018), successful reintegration requires addressing challenges like social adaptation issues, ostracism, and stigmatization, which impede access to education, housing, and employment. Without adequate support, these barriers can lead to recidivism, social rejection, and reconviction. Despite its importance, reintegration faces significant obstacles. In many criminal justice systems, the effectiveness of rehabilitative interventions is undermined by overcrowding, resource shortages, and lack of follow-up after release. For instance, fiscal cuts in prisons in England and Wales have hindered implementation, necessitating a shift to community-based reintegration frameworks, which garner broader public support for rehabilitation over punitive approaches. Evidence suggests that reintegration programs can significantly reduce recidivism. Studies indicate decreases in recidivism rates of up to 26%, accompanied by long-term reductions in prison populations. This study focuses on comparing prisoner reintegration strategies in England, Wales, and Norway, emphasizing the critical need for governments to invest in and optimize these programs to achieve their intended outcomes.11 0Item Restricted Radicalization Pathways in Prisons: A Comparative Study of Saudi Arabia, and The UK(Swansea University, 2024-09-30) Almawishir, Sultan; Howell, MatthewThis dissertation examines the phenomenon of radicalization in prison environments through a comparative analysis of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. It explores how different cultural, political, and institutional frameworks influence pathways to extremism in these countries’ prison systems. Saudi prisons, shaped by centralized governance and Sharia law, emphasize punishment over rehabilitation, creating conditions conducive to fostering extremist ideologies. Conversely, UK prisons prioritize rehabilitation but struggle with systemic issues such as overcrowding and staff shortages, which weaken deradicalization efforts. By analyzing institutional cultures, penal philosophies, and the dynamics of extremist networks, the study identifies key drivers of prison radicalization and evaluates the effectiveness of current counter-radicalization strategies in both contexts. Findings highlight the need for nuanced, culturally-sensitive policies to mitigate the risks associated with prison radicalization while enhancing rehabilitation frameworks. This research contributes valuable insights for policymakers and criminologists aiming to address the global challenge of extremism within correctional facilities.12 0