Myth Adjustment of Female Prisoners in Preventing the Recidivism

Abstract

This research aims to synthesize data on recidivism among female inmates in order to analyze the myths of female inmates that cause recidivism and to present ways to change the myths of female inmates. It is qualitative research using structured interviews with a group of 33 informants. Data was analyzed by descriptive method.

The research result; The causes of recidivism among female inmates stemmed from seven mainstream issues: family, economics, society, personal factors, drugs, relevant agencies, and values and beliefs. Furthermore, it was found that the thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and values of female inmates, transmitted through learning, storytelling, and advertising, were naturally and subtly adopted by these inmates and believed to be correct. The majority of society viewed this as correct and considered a culture that should be upheld and sustained without question. This is called "myth." In analyzing the myths of female inmates that led to recidivism, discourse, symbols, and myths were found to be components and the true causes of recidivism among female inmates. A method for changing these myths involves developing a training curriculum specifically for female inmates. The training period and follow-up period are longer than those of conventional training. The curriculum focuses on understanding how to identify myths and their true causes, empowering female inmates, and creating a proper post-release perspective.