Sport in prison : exploring the role of physical activity in correctional settings /
Meek, Rosie.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Towards a conceptualisation of the role of sport in prison chapter -- Setting the scene : participation in sport and physical activity across the prison estate -- Promoting sport and physical activity in diverse prisoner populations chapter 5. the benefits of and barriers to participating in sport and physical activity for women and girls in prison -- Sport and youth crime : how far has our understanding developed? -- The role of sport in reducing reoffending and promoting desistance chapter 8. rugby and football initiatives for young men in prison : a quantitative and qualitative evaluation -- The contribution of sport towards education and employment opportunities in prison -- The role of sport and physical activity in prison-based health promotion -- Promoting order and control, adaptation and citizenship in prison through sport -- Considering the risks and challenges associated with sport and physical activity in prison -- The importance of sport and physical activity for prison staff -- Conclusions, implications and future research directions.
Prisoners