Prison and Love: The Role of Affection and Rehabilitative Actions in Reducing Recidivism and Beyond

Laura Cataldi () and Silvia Cataldi
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Laura Cataldi: Department of Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, University of Eastern Piedmont, Complesso San Giuseppe Piazza Sant’Eusebio 5, 13100 Vercelli, Italy
Silvia Cataldi: Department of Psychology of Developmental and Socialization Processes, Sapienza University of Rome, Via dei Marsi 78, 00185 Rome, Italy

Social Sciences, 2024, vol. 13, issue 6, 1-14

Abstract: This study investigates the protective role of emotional relationships and rehabilitative actions in reducing recidivism within the prison context. Data were collected from three Italian prisons as part of the European project “Calypsos”. This study examines the role of love across its various expressions and components in the social reintegration of inmates, exploring how family ties, educational programs, and employment opportunities contribute to their well-being and socio-affective regeneration. Descriptive analyses and multiple linear regression were used to assess the impact of these factors on recidivism. The results indicate that stable family relationships, positive interactions with teachers, and meaningful work experiences significantly reduce the likelihood of reoffending. The findings highlight the necessity of policies supporting the maintenance of emotional bonds and the provision of educational and vocational training within prisons. This study concludes that integrating these elements into rehabilitation strategies can improve inmate outcomes, reduce recidivism, and enhance social cohesion. Finally, the article identifies love as a performative right as a future research direction.

Keywords: prison; recidivism; affection; meaningful relationship; employment; education; social love; performative right (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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