Prohibited and Restricted Prevention Items of Prison Policy
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This research article aims (1) to study the situations that cause prohibited items to be brought into prisons, (2) to analyze factors affecting the policy, and (3) to present the results of the policy along with suggestions for improving and developing it. This research utilized qualitative methods, with a total of 45 key-informants participating through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
Findings are as follows: (1) Situations where prohibited items are brought into prisons are caused by corruption among prison officials, prisoners' desire to exert influence, and the physical characteristics of the prison and its technology not meeting standards. Prohibited items include tobacco, cigarettes, medicines, and cash. (2) Factors affecting the policy include a lack of cooperation from those involved and insufficient budget to support the work of officials, which prevents them from adapting quickly to the various methods employed by prisoners. (3) Suggestions for improvement and development include enhancing personnel training to maintain discipline, ensuring work is performed according to good governance principles, upgrading buildings and facilities to ensure they are strong and stable, and modernizing laws to support an adequate budget for the work of officials.
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