The Prison Dilemma

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Roughly 50,000 people are released from German prisons each year. Over half of them have committed minor or moderately severe offences, almost one third are dangerous or serious offenders. While the German penal system – an exemplary model for a treatment-based approach – has experienced wide reform over the past decades, re-offending rates remain high. This »revolving door« that is the German penal system costs about 4.5 billion Euros each year. This is the starting point for offender rehabilitation expert Bernd Maelicke. His assumption is that imprisonment is only truly necessary for serious and dangerous offenders. In his view, for most offenders, prisons remain »schools of crime« that do little to change them for the better. The detrimental effects of prison subculture predominate. Drawing on case studies, personal and professional experiences, and empirical data, Bernd Maelicke demonstrates where the shoe still pinches. He outlines innovative strategies and projects that are slowly emerging in Germany, that focus on supporting offenders with their social reintegration more effectively, and that policymakers and practitioners around the world can draw on to better prevent re-offending and protect potential victims.

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Bernd Maelicke

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Revolving door prison system Schools of crime Probation work Penal system Prevention »Rehabilitation Agenda 2025« Rehabilitation Social reintegration

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»A motivating book for a rational criminal policy, and a fascinating reading not only for professionals.« (Süddeutsche Zeitung) »A fascinating report on the daily routine in German prisons.« (Stern Crime) »Maelicke’s book offers an impressive insight into the daily routine in German prisons and initiates an overdue discussion.« (Sächsische Zeitung) »The author knows what he is writing about.« (Neues Deutschland) »A highly readable book: A must not only for persons involved in internal and justice policy.« (NDR Info: Das politische Buch)
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