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The Purpose of Correctional measure form the perspective of young perpetrators in only Correctional Institution for young boys in Croatia

The aim of this research was to get an insight of point of view, of juvenile offenders users of a Turopolje Correctional Institution in Croatia, about a purpose of correctional measure. In this research participated 13 users of correctional institution in two focus groups. In first group there were 6, and in the second 7 young offenders. Data were obtained by qualitative analysis. The results show that young users of the Correctional Institution see the purpose of measure in education, in stopping the criminal behavior, and also getting knowledge of changing their behavior. Their opinion is also that the purpose is penalty and punishment, and penalty itself, even more affects their Mental and Physical Health. Participants have shown their negative attitude about recidivism, but on the other hand they would commit a crime again if it would be necessary for their family existence, or because of unemployment. Just few of users thought differently. About the impact of measure on recidivism , results have shown that users point out that the measure has a negative impact on their future behavior , while some think that it depends on their personal attitude and decision to change, and that the measures is only an instrument to refrain them of criminal behavior. In addition to specified, the results have shown that , for some of the users, delinquent behavior is a way of life and part of culture they belong to, but also most of them see the positive impact of institution and measure on the future recidivism. Suggestions of Participants, users of a Turopolje Correctional Institution, about the possibilities to enhance these measures indicate the need for improving the work of employees of Correctional Institution, the need to gain responsibility and work habits within the institution , the need for better and more consistant rules in institution, and finally that at least some of their individual desires are respected.

juvenile offenders; Correctional Institution; recidivism

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