Guidelines for Preventing Recidivism of Drug Offenders in Yala Central Prison

Abstract

DOI :10.14456/pnuhuso.2025.6

       This research aimed to: 1) examine the factors influencing recidivism among drug offenders; 2) compare these factors across groups classified by demographic characteristics; and 3) explore effective guidelines for preventing recidivism of drug offenders. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a sample of 261 repeat drug offenders incarcerated in Yala Central Prison. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed to assess prevention guidelines for recidivism with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.96.  Statistical analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and one-way ANOVA to identify significant trends and differences in the data. 

       The research findings revealed are as follows: 1) The factors influencing the recidivism of drug offenders were found to be moderate overall. Among these, the environment exhibited the highest average influence, followed by economic factors, while physical aspects showed the lowest average influence. 2) Significant differences were observed in the factors affecting recidivism among drug offenders with varying pre-incarceration income levels. These differences were evident across family, economic, environmental, and physical aspects at a 0.05 significance level. 3) The guidelines for preventing recidivism among drug offenders were rated as highly effective overall. Economic factors were identified as the most impactful, followed by physical aspects, with environmental factors receiving the lowest average rating.