Psychological Criteria of Convict Correction: Development Possibilities and Implementation Problems
Shcherbakov G.V., Balamut A.N., Kryazheva S.G. Psychological criteria of convict correction: development possibilities and implementation problems, Penitentiary Science, 2024, vol. 18, no. 2 (66), pp. 196–203. doi 10.46741/2686-9764.2024.66.2.010.
the article presents a theoretical analysis of the available scientific developments
on the relevance of applying psychological criteria of convict correction. Purpose: on the basis of
theoretical analysis of scientific literature and earlier studies to systematize psychological criteria
of correction of convicts and to further analyze the problem of their implementation. Methods: during the study of psychological criteria of correction of convicts, methods of theoretical research
(analytical, axiomatic, formalization, etc.), as well as analysis of scientific sources, are used. Results:
theoretical and methodological analysis of scientific developments on the relevance of applying psychological criteria of convict correction is carried out. Conclusion: at present the problem of development and application of psychological criteria for assessing the degree of correction of convicts
is one of the most urgent in penitentiary science. They should be as accurate as possible and take
into account not only positive behavior of the convict, but also a set of other factors that complement
the general characteristic of his/her personality, such as presence of socially useful ties, living conditions after release, employment, etc. The authors emphasize the increasing role of psychological
measures (taking into account scientifically based psychological criteria for assessing correction of
convicts) in cooperation with various departments and services of the correctional institution, public
and other social institutions and organizations. In this regard, psychological criteria of convict correction serve as a kind of indicators (markers) that contribute to a more complete understanding of
the convict’s personality and a targeted response of the assisting specialist using psychological and
pedagogical measures of influence in pre-penitentiary, penitentiary and post-penitentiary periods.
Keywords: psychological criteria of correction; correctional institutions; convicts; resocialization; penitentiary system; penal system.
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