THE STRUCTURE OF PRISON SENTENCING AS A MECHANISM FOR ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WOMEN’S RESOCIALIZATION1
Bisenova T. Darmenov А. Kim N.
23 June 2025Goce Delchev University of Shtip
Balkan Social Science Review
2025#25137 - 157 pp.
This study examines how the organization of daily activities and leisure time in womens penitentiary institutions can enhance their rehabilitation and preparation for reintegration into family and societal life. The research argues that structured time management in correctional facilities, when properly implemented by institutional staff, serves as a crucial factor in successful resocialization of female inmates. Through qualitative methods including open-ended interviews with 31 incarcerated women and expert evaluations with 40 correctional professionals, the study identifies five primary activity domains: vocational work (weight coefficient 0.39), peer socialization (0.26), educational programming (0.17), family communication (0.11), and sports/skill development (0.07). The analysis reveals significant institutional barriers to effective rehabilitation, particularly inadequate recreational facilities (identified as the most pressing issue with 0.41 weight), insufficient health considerations (0.28), and poor compliance with rehabilitation-focused legislation (0.19). The findings demonstrate that current penitentiary practices in Kazakhstan frequently fail to meet international standards for female offender rehabilitation, particularly regarding proximity to family locations and implementation of vocational training programs. The study concludes with specific recommendations for improving correctional programming, emphasizing the need for enhanced educational opportunities, family visitation policies, and structured leisure activities that collectively support post-release social integration.
correctional facility programming , female offender rehabilitation , incarcerated women , Kazakhstan , social reintegration , time management in prisons
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Kostanay Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Sh. Kabylbayev, Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Sh. Kabylbayev, Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Kostanay Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Sh. Kabylbayev
Department of Pedagogy and Psychology
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