Understanding the 'walk of shame': exploring the experiences of individuals with sexual convictions who have been recalled from open conditions in England and Wales

Henson, C-A and Lievesley, R ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4957-258X, 2023. Understanding the 'walk of shame': exploring the experiences of individuals with sexual convictions who have been recalled from open conditions in England and Wales. Psychology, Crime and Law. ISSN 1068-316X (Forthcoming)

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Abstract

Over the years there has been an increase in the number of people sent to prison for a sexual offence, yet there is a lack of research exploring the experiences of those with sexual convictions within the prison system, and the factors that help or hinder their progression towards release. This research aimed to explore the experiences of individuals with sexual convictions who have progressed to an open prison but have been recalled back to a closed prison. The research took a qualitative approach, undertaking semi-structured interviews with ten individuals who had moved back to a closed prison. Thematic analysis was used, eliciting two main themes. Firstly, failure was the only option, relays how participants felt they were bound to fail at open conditions, largely due to a lack of information which meant they did not know what to expect, and a lack of support upon arrival. They also felt stigmatised because of their convictions. A different world centres around participants reporting entering into an unfamiliar environment at open conditions, leaving them unsettled. It also describes difficulties participants had adjusting to the freedom of open conditions but also the delays they experienced. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Psychology, Crime and Law
Creators:	Henson, C.-A. and Lievesley, R.
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Date:	19 April 2023
ISSN:	1068-316X
Identifiers:	Number Type 1752447 Other
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Jeremy Silvester
Date Added:	21 Apr 2023 08:44
Last Modified:	12 May 2023 09:22
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/48795

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