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Exploring difficult behaviours in drug offenders in the Singapore prison service : a counsellor's perspective
Author
De Laure, Kathleen
Supervisor
Kit, Phey Ling
Abstract
This study explored the perceptions of ten correctional rehabilitation specialists (CRSs) from the Singapore Prison Service (SPS). Despite much literature on resistant behaviours, there was a paucity in studies exploring challenging behaviours amongst individuals mandated to receive drug interventions in Singapore. This study explored the CRSs’ perceptions of resistance in their engagement with offenders, identified common resistant behaviours and developed understandings on how they conceptualized and managed these resistant individuals and behaviours. A qualitative approach using grounded theory, was used to explore and identify major categories that emerged from the interviews. The findings demonstrated that CRSs had perceptions of resistance prior to their experience of resistant behaviours. The experience allowed them to conceptualize and make attempts to manage the resistance through various strategies. They evaluated and reflected on their experiences which influenced their perceptions of resistance. A model that encapsulated the CRSs experiences was then developed.
Date Issued
2019
Call Number
HV5840.S55 De
Date Submitted
2019