Człowiek stary w obliczu izolacji więziennej. Teoria i praktyka
Senior in the Face of Prison Isolation. Theory and Practice

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The scientific goal is to show the situation and solutions used in working with seniors in prisons and to show the diverse problems specific to this group of prisoners. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem was formulated in the form of questions: What solutions are used in the field of working with seniors residing under conditions of prison isolation? What are the problems with working with elderly seniors? The study used the diagnostic survey method and content analysis. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: At the beginning of the article, the purpose of imprisonment and the task of resocialization staff in working with convicts, including seniors, has been clarified. Then demographic data on old people and characteristics of the old age were presented. Next, the specifics of old people functioning in prison, their problems and needs were presented. RESEARCH RESULTS: The analysis concerned the solutions used in work with prisoners living in penitentiaries and the problems of this group. It pointed to positive changes in the field of work with convicted seniors. The prison service takes into account their specific physical, mental and life experience, including criminal one. Seniors in prison generate problems for the entire prison system, increase costs, they are challenge for staff and fellow prisoners. CONCLUSION, INNOVATION, AND RECOMMENDATION: The population of seniors in increases. prisons Seniors must be provided with medical care and contact with their family. It is necessary to take into account their difficulties in adapting to prison reality and the fact that many of them have nowhere to return to after completing the imprisonment. It is necessary to implement specialist corrective programs addressed to this group of convicts and taking into account their needs. Preparing future staff of penitentiary units, attention should be devoted to their ability of working with seniors

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