Causes of Recidivism in Drug-Related Cases of Female Inmates inside the Central Women Correctional Institution

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the causes of recidivism in drug-related cases of female prisoners within the Central Women Correctional Institution. Including the study of punishment and remediation for repeat offenders in drug-related cases of female inmates within the Central Women Correctional Institution. Using qualitative research methods data were collected by in-depth interviews with  2 groups of related persons, including. 1) Female inmates in the Central Women Correctional Institution, who committed repeated offenses in the drug-related cases of 20 people. 2) Corrections officers the person responsible for controlling and restoring female prisoners within the Central Women Correctional Institution, 3 persons. The research found the causes of recidivism in drug-related cases of female inmates in the Central Women Correctional Institution. Caused by the perpetrator committed an offense since being in the late adolescence between the ages of 17 years to 20 years, of age and not in the education system. There are incomplete families parents separated, dating friends who are addicted, being friends persuaded to take drugs, inadequate income for expenses, and have beliefs about the crime that, drug trafficking has a good income. Get money faster than other careers or if caught accepting the wrongdoing is normal.