Define and Explain Prisonization

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Essay

Define and explain prisonization. Is this process normal in most prisons? Please explain. What are both the positives and negatives of this process? How does this affect inmates upon their release, and is this a factor in recidivism?

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Definitions:

Internalization Stage

A phase in various models of psychological and cultural development in which an individual or group fully integrates new behaviors, beliefs, or norms into their self-concept and social interactions.

Racial Identity Development

The process through which individuals come to recognize, interpret, and feel comfortable with their racial identity and its impact on their life and interactions.

Apartheid Victims

Individuals who suffered under the systematic segregation and racial discrimination enforced by the apartheid regime in South Africa.

Follow-up Services

Post-treatment or post-intervention services aimed at ensuring continuity of care, support, and assessment of progress over time.