Family/Community Issues in Corrections/Correctional Psychology

This study focused on the Contributions of Humanitarian agencies among refugees and host communities in Handeni District, Tanzania. A sample of 420 respondents was taken for study using simple random and purposive sampling, while data was analyzed using the SPSS computer package. The findings considered the following as critical for resolution, promotion of dialogue between refugees and the host communities and change of perception and attitude towards refugees considered naturally violent. This has been reduced through peace campaigns by humanitarian agencies to ensure co-existence between refugees and host community. Issues on resource sharing, capacity building extension workers, ensuring basic services of equality as those available for host authority populations are provided to the refugees, developing a range of options with levels of self-help and related costs and loans relative to sanitation as they explore opportunities brought about by refugees.Keywords: Refugee, humanitarian agencies, host communities, Tanzania

Download Full-text

A Participatory Action Research Method in a Rural Community of Mexico

Universitas Psychologica ◽

10.11144/javeriana.upsy14-4.parm ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 1197 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rubi Arellano ◽

Fabricio Balcazar ◽

Sergio Suarez ◽

Francisco Alvarado

Keyword(s):

Action Research ◽

Participatory Action Research ◽

Social Services ◽

Community Interventions ◽

Participatory Action ◽

Community Members ◽

Need To Evaluate ◽

Community Issues ◽

To Come

For several decades, community interventions have promoted community development with strategies involving capacity building, advocacy, social change, and empowerment. Although community interventions intend to ameliorate social and economic inequalities, there is still a need to evaluate the outcomes of Participatory Action Research (PAR). PAR approaches have demonstrated to be a helpful tool for addressing and identifying community issues and strengths, while leading community members into action. The PAR approach described in this case study of “Ciudad Renace” (Town Reborn)—the Concerns Report Method (CRM)—provided a process for the community to come together and identify main issues, organize, and take actions. The findings suggest multiple activities and outcomes in areas like environmental contamination, social services, and education. Participatory methodologies like the Concerns report Method provided opportunities for community members to become engaged in pursing issues and addressing their own needs. The implications for community psychology research and practice are discussed.

Download Full-text

Theorizing Place/Community: Issues of Access and Performativity

Digital Theatre ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-55628-0_10 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 233-254

Author(s):

Nadja Masura

Keyword(s):

Community Issues

Download Full-text

Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Public Policy in the African American Pentecostal Church

Journal of Pentecostal Theology ◽

10.1163/17455251-bja10014 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 145-161

Author(s):

James B. Smith

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

African American ◽

Spiritual Intelligence ◽

Policy Issues ◽

The Public ◽

The Government ◽

Community Issues ◽

The Public Sphere ◽

Policy Engagement ◽

The Church

Abstract Although many U.S. faith-based organizations have become partners with the government, the African American Pentecostal Church (aapc), which holds spirituality as a means of serving humanity as its theological framework, has remained a silent partner in public policy engagement. With the framework of spiritual intelligence, this qualitative case study addresses the perceptions of African American Pentecostal leaders regarding how the church’s theology may have an impact on the public policy engagement of its parishioners. Twelve African American Pentecostal Bishops were interviewed, and data were coded and analyzed to identify themes. Results revealed that participants use their spirituality to connect with public policy issues that relate to their personal experiences. Findings also indicated that the aapc is not an organized denomination, but rather a conglomeration of factions. Lack of an organized epicenter and lack of training and development of its leaders prevent this church from engaging in the public sphere. Although members embrace their responsibility to care for the needs of others, the church lacks a collective response to community issues. Findings may be used to prepare the next generation of aapc leaders to unify the church to offer spiritual solutions to public policy issues.

Download Full-text

Musical influence in the practice of correctional psychology: The emotional aspect

Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University Psychology ◽

10.21638/11701/spbu16.2017.407 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

Keyword(s):

Correctional Psychology ◽

Emotional Aspect

Download Full-text

Privilege and Humility in Addressing Knowledge Divides

10.31235/osf.io/3zn8x ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Pamela Oliver

Keyword(s):

Criminal Justice ◽

Racial Disparities ◽

Community Groups ◽

New Knowledge ◽

Diverse Community ◽

Community Issues

This article describes some of the author’s experiences in 18 years of working with diverse community groups around issues of racial disparities in criminal justice. It argues that academics can play important roles in locating and sharing knowledge about community issues, in provoking discussions, in carrying knowledge between groups, and in actively attending to the voices of those who are most oppressed and marginalized. It highlights the value of bringing new knowledge into a discussion and the tensions that arise as people in different positions seek solutions to identified problems. Academics in community groups should be understood as a type of privileged ally who experiences cross pressures like those of other activist professionals. A stance of reflexive humility is recommended.

Download Full-text