The Protection and Resolution of Recidivists’ Behavior of Prisoners on Stealing Case in Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison

Abstract

          The purpose of this research were: 1) to study the prevention and correction of behaviors 2) to analyze the problems and approaches to prevent and solve the recidivism of the theft case inmates in the Nakhon Si Thammarat central prison. The total population is 112 people. The researcher conducts a survey and collects data using a questionnaire and interview forms. Data were analyzed using a software program for social science research. To find frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation and qualitative data using descriptive analysis.
          The research results found that:
          1. The overall mean prevention and correction of recidivism behavior of burglary inmates in Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison ( = 3.59) was at a high level. When considering each side in order of average from the highest to the lowest, it was found that the aspect with the highest average was the social factors, the average ( = 3.81) was at a high level, followed by the vocational training, the average ( = 3.74) was at a high level, and the side with the lowest average was psychological factors, the mean ( = 3.22) was at a moderate level, respectively.
          2. Analysis of problems and approaches to prevent and solve recidivism of inmates found that training in vocational training was inconsistent with the labor market and did not meet the needs of inmates after being released from prison, he was still unable to apply the knowledge gained to his career.
          As for the prevention and correction of repeated offences, it was found that courses should be organized by experts or experts in specific fields to educate about social factors consisting of: 1) Relationships within the family, the inmates expect that family members will not complain about the wrongdoing that causes shame and trauma to the family. 2) Economic conditions, inmates are concerned that after release they will have a lot of burdens and debts, and in terms of being induced to commit crimes, inmates want to have a supportive establishment after release and that people in society will give them an opportunity to improve themselves to continue to live together in society.