Sociodemographic and Psychological Profile of Offenders in Alternative Penal Measures: A Comparative Study of the TASEVAL, PRIA-MA, and reGENER@r Programs

Ana Isabel Sánchez (), Aida Fernández, Almudena Lorite, Clotilde Berzosa Sáez, Elena Miró, María Pilar Martínez and Raúl Quevedo-Blasco
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Ana Isabel Sánchez: Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Aida Fernández: Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Almudena Lorite: Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Clotilde Berzosa Sáez: Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Elena Miró: Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
María Pilar Martínez: Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Raúl Quevedo-Blasco: Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain

Social Sciences, 2025, vol. 14, issue 10, 1-18

Abstract: Gender-based violence (GBV) and traffic offenses pose significant public health challenges and contribute to widespread social issues globally. This study examines the sociodemographic and psychological profiles of individuals who commit traffic offenses and GBV, focusing on three alternative penal programs: TASEVAL (for traffic offenses), PRIA-MA, and reGENER@r (both for GBV). The study involved 54 participants distributed across these programs, using various psychometric tests to assess their profiles. Participants across the three programs (TASEVAL, PRIA-MA, and reGENER@R) were comparable in age (mean range 39.13–40.69 years) and nationality, with roughly half having prior contact with the justice system. Educational levels varied, with TASEVAL participants mainly completing secondary education (43.8%), PRIA-MA participants primary education (43.8%), and reGENER@R participants post-secondary education (59.1%). Employment status differed slightly, with TASEVAL and reGENER@R participants mainly employed (62.5% and 63.6%, respectively), while most PRIA-MA participants were unemployed (56.3%). Family characteristics varied across groups. In TASEVAL, having a partner and no children predominated (62.5% and 31.3%); in PRIA-MA, not having a partner and having two children predominated (62.5% and 37.5%); and, in reGENER@R, not having a partner and having one child predominated (59.1% and 31.8%). No significant differences were observed in sociodemographic variables. Regarding psychological characteristics, results across all groups indicate a marked presence of psychopathological symptoms and difficulties in emotional intelligence domains, with a significant correlation between psychological traits and coping strategies. These findings highlight the importance of tailoring alternative penal measures to the specific characteristics of each group to enhance effectiveness and reduce recidivism.

Keywords: psychological profile; alternative penal measures; TASEVAL; PRIA-MA; reGENER@r; gender-based violence; traffic offenses (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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