Lecture 8:EXPERIENCING IMPRISONMENT 2: COPING AND NOT COPING Flashcards
What are 2 examples of coping strategies mentioned
managing time constructively for ‘psychological survival.’
normatively dysfunctional strategies such as withdrawal and resistance.
What were some statistics related to instances of not coping in 2022?
In 2022, there were 55,000 recorded self-harm incidents
64 individuals took their own lives in prison, with an additional 38 individuals awaiting classification in the same year.
What factors influence how inmates occupy their time during the ‘core day’ in prison?
depends on
security category,
function
their (IEP) level.
What are some strategies implemented in longer-term prisons to address offending behavior?
offer ‘voluntary’ offending behavior programs (OBPs)
What is managing time associated with as a …… focused coping?
problem-focused coping
and is
action-oriented
What characterises with withdrawal as a coping strategy
Emotion-focused coping:
Controlling or avoiding emotions
what defines withdrawal
‘Psychological absenteeism’
What factors are associated with withdrawal as a coping mechanism in a prison environment?
2 drug usage stat?
3 other things
Drug usage:
An estimated 2/3 of prisoners used Class A drugs outside,
with 50-75% using them inside prison.
Food and eating disorders
Sexual activity
and ‘situational’ homosexuality
A ‘culture of denial’ (Stevens, 2017)
Institutionalization
What characterises with Resistance: physical and psychological ‘subversion’
Emotion-focused coping:
Controlling or avoiding emotions
What defines resistance as a coping strategy
physical and psychological ‘subversion,
What actions and behaviors are associated with resistance as a coping mechanism in a prison setting?
Riots, escapes, and assaults on staff
Engaging in the informal economy, including drug importation and trading
‘Jailing’ behavior
‘Pushing the boundaries’
Questioning the legitimacy of the prison or one’s sentence
‘Censoriousness’ (Mathiesen, 1965) or ‘rejection of the rejectors’ (Sykes and Matza, 1957)
Legal appeals and challenging prison rules
What are some statistics regarding self-harm and suicide within the prison system?
women account for … self harm incidents
while self inflicted deaths are …. more likely in prison
when’s the highest risk of self-inflicted deaths what phase
how many self inflicted deaths occur in the first month
Women account for 1 in 5 of all self-harm incidents,
while self-inflicted deaths are 6 times more likely in prison.
The highest risk of self-inflicted deaths occurs during the remand phase or in the early stages of incarceration.
Notably, 1 in 4 self-inflicted deaths occur within the first month, with half of these occurring within the first week.
what affects on individual’s ability to cope in prison in relation to models adaptations
Individual (‘imported’) and institutional or situational (‘indigenous’) factors affect individual’s ability to cope
What affects an individual’s ability to cope in prison?
Coping in prison is influenced by personal factors like age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs, and past resilience. Institutional aspects such as prison conditions, access to activities, support from staff and family, and the prison’s response to bullying and assaults also impact coping abilities.
What are the responsibilities of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)?
HMPPS is responsible for ensuring suitable prison conditions, facilitating purposeful activities, providing staff and family support, organizing visits, and addressing issues like bullying and assaults in prisons.
