The Social Relational Space in the Process of Desistance from Crime: The Case of Motocross Communities
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https://doi.org/10.12775/SPI.2024.3.004Keywords
rehabilitation, desistance from crime, support, social interactions, relationships, motocross, communityAbstract
Desistance from crime has become an increasingly prominent topic among Polish researchers in the field of rehabilitative pedagogy. These scholars seek to understand how individuals disengage from crime and what factors support this process.
The main purpose of this article is to show the importance of social bonds and interpersonal relationships in the process of desistance from crime, using the functioning of motocross associations as a case study. The analysis is based on research conducted through ethnographic methods, including interviews and participant observation. The study group consisted of members of motocross communities with criminal backgrounds. The issues discussed in this article have not been widely discussed in the context of either theoretical or practical rehabilitative pedagogy. Moreover, the conclusions drawn from this research, particularly their application to practice, could offer an alternative to the ineffective methods currently used with individuals leaving correctional facilities.
The research findings presented in this article are part of a larger project carried out in preparation for a doctoral dissertation titled Desistance from Crime Among Individuals Involved in Motocross. The data collected suggests that former offenders emphasize the need for support in building relationships within their communities, which in turn strengthens their efforts to desist from crime and facilitates their successful reintegration into society.
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