2024/05/09 by Kraus, Kaarel
#FOS: Social sciences
paper · doi:10.15158/6mdr-5m25
The reintegration of prisoners into society is a fundamental goal of imprisonment. While individual counseling is optimal for this purpose, it demands considerable time and resources. Prisons have found ways how to engage multiple prisoners simultaneously, notably through educational initiatives and risk-based social programs. Both are highly effective and have proven themselves over time as activities that support resocialization. Combining these approaches, the author conducted an ethics program at Tallinn Prison. Although ethics-related programs are prevalent in various societal spheres, they are rare within prisons worldwide. This article reviews the pilot program’s implementation in Estonia, discusses topics covered, and assesses its viability in the Estonian prison system.</i> <br><br> Keywords: imprisonment, rehabilitation, ethics