Guidelines For the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Inmates with Behavioral Offenses to Reduce Recidivism at Phang Nga Provincial Prison

Abstract

This research article is part of the thesis on the treatment and rehabilitation of offenders in the behavioral aspect to reduce recidivism of inmates at Phang Nga Provincial Prison. The objectives are to study the problems of treatment and rehabilitation of offenders in the behavioral aspect to reduce recidivism of inmates at Phang Nga Provincial Prison. To study the factors that cause those who have gone through the treatment and rehabilitation process at Phang Nga Provincial Prison to reoffend. And to find ways to prevent recidivism from the treatment and rehabilitation process. This qualitative research was conducted. The researcher selected a sample of 17 people. Purposive sampling was used. Triangulation was used to analyze the data by interpreting and drawing inductive conclusions. Content analysis was conducted.

Research findings indicate that the problem of behavioral rehabilitation and treatment for offenders to reduce recidivism stems from a lack of adequate psychological and behavioral therapy specialists, which prevents the rehabilitation process from reaching all inmates. Furthermore, budget constraints and unsupportive environments hinder behavioral change, while social attitudes do not fully allow ex-offenders to reintegrate into the community, leading to recidivism. Factors contributing to recidivism among those undergoing rehabilitation include a lack of career opportunities and social acceptance after release. Ex-offenders feel isolated and choose to reoffend. The approach to rehabilitating offenders to prevent recidivism involves developing a comprehensive treatment curriculum that addresses psychological, behavioral, educational, and vocational training, along with ongoing post-release monitoring and care.