Institute of criminological and sociological research
Received: 2 July 2020
Accepted: 20 July 2020
UDK: 343.244(497.113)
Pages: 51-68
doi: doi.org/10.47152/rkkp.58.1.2.3
Having in mind the advantages and increasing worldwide application of programs based on prisoners’ work with animals for the purpose of re-socialisation, the author of this paper analyzes: the concept, application and effects of the program that includes prisoners’ work with horses in Correctional Institution in Sremska Mitrovica, its capacities to contribute to the accomplishment of the purpose of criminal sanctions as well as the impressions of the prisoners and lecturers who participate in it about its effects. The aim of the paper is to facilitate the insight in the application of this program, to point out the possibilities it offers when it comes to the prevention of recidivism, as the purpose of the execution of criminal sanctions, as well as to analyze the impressions of the prisoners and lecturers who are involved with it about its effects. As the result of field research, the author of the paper highlights key benefits that this program brings to both – the prisoners themselves and the prison staff members, as well as to the broader community, but also emphasizes potential challenges related to its application in the future and makes suggestions and guidelines for its further development and improvement.
KEY WORDS: re-socialization / horses / prison / prisoners / recidivism.
