Exploring the dynamics of defiance : the punishment narratives of young men in prison in Northern Ireland

In an analysis of the personal narratives of 32 young male prisoners, this study explores how those at the sharp end of the criminal justice system perceive the punishment process. In particular, the research seeks to understand the psychosocial dynamics underpinning "defiant" or hostile r...

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Main Author: Devlin, Roisin
Published: Queen's University Belfast 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.673832