| This study looks beyond prison programming as a recidivism tool, and instead considers the advantages of prison programming as a tool for facilitating an effective adaptation to prison. The study assessed the impact of prison programming on prisonization levels, institutional infractions and a participant's outlook for the future. A total of 74 ex-offenders participated in the research by completing a survey instrument. Findings indicate that there is a relationship between hours of program participation and prisonization levels, and those involved in programming have a more positive outlook for the future. |
