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In Healing from Perpetrator Trauma: The

Experiences of Juvenile Offenders Incarcerated for

Violent Offenses in South Africa

Since the late 1980s, research has highlighted the unique psychological, spiritual, moral, and interpersonal injuries experienced by perpetrators of violence. However, limited attention has been given to managing such trauma, particularly among offenders. This qualitative study explored protective experiences, activities, and behaviours used by juvenile offenders in two South African correctional centres to manage perpetrator trauma. Using semi-structured interviews with 10 participants, data were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis.

Please read the full Article for more information.

Mahlako et al. (2025).pdf

Jordaan & Cronje (2025).pdf

Psychometric Properties of the Coping Strategy Indicator (CSI) in a South African Male Incarcerated Offender Sample

This study examined the psychometric properties of the coping strategy indicator (CSI) among incarcerated male offenders in South Africa. Using a cross-sectional design, 968 participants were recruited through non-probability convenience sampling and completed four measurement scales, namely the CSI, multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), prison adjustment questionnaire (PAQ), and depression anxiety stress scale (DASS). Five factor models were investigated, namely (i) a unidimensional model, (ii) a correlated three factor model, (iii) a bifactor model with uncorrelated three dimensions, (iv) a correlated four factor model, and (v) a bifactor model with uncorrelated four dimensions. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that a bifactor model with four dimensions showed the best fit. This finding suggests that incorporating a general factor along with four specific dimensions (i.e., problem-solving, seeking social support, avoidance withdrawal, avoidance distraction) most accurately reflects the multidimensional structure of coping strategies in this population. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients confirmed the internal consistency of the four factor model.

Please read the full Article for more information.

Perceived Social Support, Aggression, Age, and Repeat Offending as Predictors of Coping Amongst Male Maximum-Security Offenders

Incarcerated offenders must develop coping strategies to adapt

to the stressful correctional environment, where failure to cope

can harm mental and physical health. This study examined

perceived social support, aggression, age, and repeat offending

as predictors of coping among 418 adult male maximum-security South African offenders, using a quantitative, cross-sectional

correlational design.

Please read the full Article for more information.

Gwambe et al. (2025).pdf

Pretorius et al. (2025).pdf

Psychometric properties of the Prison Adjustment Questionnaire (PAQ) amongst South African male incarcerated offenders

Correctional adjustment is critical for rehabilitation, managing

behaviour and reducing conflicts within correctional environments.

Wright (1983) developed the Prison Adjustment Questionnaire

(PAQ) to assess correctional adjustment and incarceration

discomfort. This study investigated the psychometric properties,

validity, factor structure and reliability of the PAQ among South

African male incarcerated offenders. Systematic random sampling

was used to select 787 male incarcerated offenders from three

correctional centres

Please read the full Article for more information.

A phenomenological investigation into the role of a university degree in the reintegration of ex-offenders into the labour market

This paper examines the negative stereotypes faced by university-educated exoffenders as they seek professional employment. It emphasizes crucial yet often overlooked issues, such as harmful stereotypes and systemic barriers that lead to the marginalization of well-qualified ex-offenders in the South African labour market.

Please read the full Article for more information.

A Phenomenological Investigation into The Role of a University Degree in The Reintegration of Ex-Offenders into The Labour Market.pdf

INSIDE OUT REPORT_Losperfontein Correctional Centre Career Day Expo Report.pdf

Losperfontein Correctional Centre Career Day Expo Report

The Unisa Inside-out engaged scholarship project team in collaboration with the Department of Correctional Service at Losperfontein Correctional Centre co-hosted a successful Career Day Expo and Book Donation. The event was aimed at promoting education, literacy, and personal development among incarcerated students, while strengthening the partnership between UNISA and the Department of Correctional Services. The Career Day Expo featured interactive sessions where inmates engaged with UNISA academics, career advisors, and motivational speakers.

Please read the full report for more information

Narratives of Hope in Hopelessness: Reasons for Pursuing ODL-Mediated Higher Education among Females Serving Life Sentences in South African Correctional Centres

Advocacy for compulsory education in South African correctional centres represents a proactive approach to dealing with recidivism and illiteracy. Education is a basic human right that the constitution (Republic of South Africa [RSA], 1996) protects unreservedly. Every constitution envisages that education should occur without leaving anyone behind. The United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development (https://www.ohchr.org/en/instrumentsmechanisms/instruments/declaration-right-development) emphasises the imperative for education to be accessible to marginalised demographics.

Please read the full Article for more information.

Inside-Out Narratives of Hope in Hopelessness Reasons for.pdf

INSIDE OUT REPORT 8th Southern African Students' Psychology Conference.pdf

Inside-Out Outside-In South African Corrections Interest Group and the Correctional Research theme at the 8th Southern African Students’ Psychology Conference

The Unisa Department of Psychology held the most prestigious 8th Southern African Students’ Psychology Conference from 8-10 July 2025. The theme centered on Healing inter-and transgenerational trauma: A place for psychology in Africa’s future. The event brought together students, scholars, practitioners and colleagues. The first day was dedicated to preconference workshops which provided practical and informative engagements with the conference theme.

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Masters and Doctoral Networking Committee: Viva Voce webinar for postgraduate students and supervisors

The University of South Africa (UNISA) has implemented a structured viva voce (oral examination) process for doctoral students registered from 2022 onwards. This report summarises key insights from the workshop document to support the Inside-Out Outside-in Community in understanding academic rigor and student-supervisor dynamics

Please read the full report for more information!

Inside-out Reflection Report_ Masters and Doctoral Webinar_Examination Viva Voce Processes and Guidelines.pdf

Inside-Out_Ignored realities of formerly incarcerated university graduates.pdf

The Criminal Record as a Death Sentence: Unmasking the Ignored Realities of Formerly Incarcerated University Graduates on Professional Licencing Challenges

Recently it is increasingly common practice for universities and professional registration councils to probe into applicants’ criminal records as a precondition for admission. Using social constructionism, this qualitative study explored the experiences of six formerly incarcerated individuals previously sentenced to life imprisonment, who hold professional university degrees in Law, Education, Psychology and Social Work and investigated whether having a criminal record had any bearing when applying for professional registration.

Please read the full article for more information!

Effectiveness of Well-being Interventions Among Correctional Officers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Dear Inside-out Community

Please find attached an article recently published by Mr. Kenneth Owusu Ansah, one of our PhD students. This publication forms part of his doctoral research and offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of well-being interventions among correctional officers. Kenneth is currently in his first year of PhD studies, focusing on the development of a well-being intervention programme for correctional officials in Ghana and South Africa: A mixed-method study. He is supervised by Dr Wandile Tsabedze who is a team member in the Inside-out and Prof. Curwyn Mapaling from North-West University.

Please read the full article for more information!

Inside Out Efectiveness of Well‑being Interventions Among Correctional Officers.pdf

Inside-out Masters Doctoral DCS Ethics in corrections webinar report_21 May 2025 (002).pdf

Report on a Masters and Doctoral Students

Ethics in Corrections Webinar

Dear Inside-out Community

Thank you for your continued engagement and support.

We are pleased to share the report on the recent "Ethics in Corrections" webinar held on 21 May 2025. The session, facilitated by Dr. Mbongiseni Mdakane, addressed key ethical and methodological challenges in correctional services research and provided valuable reflections from both facilitators and participants.

Please read the full report for more information!

Exploring Female Psychology Students’ Volunteering Experiences at the Inside-Out Outside-In South African Corrections Interest Group

In the context of higher education, as propounded by the Community Engagement and Outreach Policy (Unisa, 2013), the University of South Africa (Unisa) academics are encouraged to involve students in In-Service Learning programmes, including those who may wish to volunteer their time to gain soft skills, experiential learning, and work-related skills. This study explored the volunteerism experiences of female Psychology students as part of Unisa’s “Inside-Out Outside-In” Corrections Interest Group. An exploratory, qualitative approach grounded in a phenomenological research design was incorporated into the study, and the standard ingroup identity model was used as the study’s theoretical framework.

Please read the full article for more information!

Exploring Female Psychology Students’ Volunteering Experiences at the.pdf

Inside_Out Exploring the instructional media usage and preference of offenders at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre, South Africa.pdf

Exploring the instructional media usage and preference of offenders at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre, South Africa

This study explored the instructional media used in the correctional school and during the rehabilitation programmes at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre. The study also examined the instructional media preferences of offenders. Underpinned by the positivism paradigm, a quantitative approach was followed, and a cross-sectional survey design was used. he enumeration sampling technique was applied due to the small size of the population (n = 571). Data was collected from 402 participants who were sentenced offenders, thus yielding a response rate of 70.40%. A Kolb Learning Style Questionnaire was used to collect data and version 26.0.0 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was applied to analyse data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed as part of data analysis.

Please read the full article for more information!

Women’s Day 2025

Support Women’s Dignity: Donate Bathing Essentials for Incarcerated Women

The Inside-Out Outside-In Engaged Scholarship Project is calling for contributions of Down body cream, bath cloths, and Protex bar soap to support women at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre this Women’s Day, 09 August 2025. Many incarcerated women face significant challenges in accessing basic hygiene products essential for maintaining dignity, self-care, and overall well-being. By donating these items, we can help restore a sense of self-worth and contribute to their rehabilitation journey. Join us in making a meaningful difference. Your small contribution can have a big impact!

Please see the full poster for more information!

Inside Out Open Donations Poster..pdf

Inside-out Book Challenge Competition at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre.pdf

Book Challenge Competition at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre

The Unisa Inside-out engaged scholarship project team together with the women in conflict with the law at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre co-hosted a successful Boog Challenge Competition., the Book Challenge Competition at the centre was a day marked by intellectual engagements and motivations, such as debating and spelling bee.

Please read the full report for more information!

Obituary of project team member, Keith Scott (1959 – 2025)

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Inside-out team member and postgraduate student, Keith Scott.

Keith became a project team member of the Inside-out engaged scholarship team in 2020 and enrolled for his MA studies in the Department of Psychology in January 2021. His research study entitled, #disabled and incarcerated: An autoethnographical study of an ex-offender, examines his lived experiences as he navigated the complex challenges of change, physical rehabilitation, societal reintegration, and a period of incarceration. Relocating himself after a traumatic experience reveals significant insights, accenting the positive effect that education, both in life and formal learning environments, can have on one’s lived reality. The study, explores through theories of criminality, social stigma and resilience, the significance of adaptive strategies in addressing emotional struggles, including shame, guilt, and loss of dignity.

Please read the full orbituary for more information!

INSIDE OUT Obituary of Keith Scott_2025.pdf

INSIDE OUT REPORT Career Expo ( Gender Responsive Centre).pdf

Career Exhibition Day at the Gender Responsive Centre in Atteridgeville

The Career Expo was a joint collaborative initiative by Unisa’s Department of Psychology, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), and the Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) It’s Possible for All (IPFA). The event aimed to offer educational and career guidance to current and prospective incarcerated students and correctional staff, support rehabilitation, and to contribute towards reintegration into society. The programme featured an opening ceremony, keynote addresses, a career exhibition, and a book donation initiative, with various Unisa departments providing information on education, funding, and career opportunities.

Please read the full report for more information!

Losperfontein Correctional Centre Computer Literacy Course and Laptop Donation Needs Analysis

On February 12, 2025, Dr. Mdakane, and interns in the Psychology Department, UNISA , Mr. Nkuna, Ms. Mabona, and Ms. Genqese, visited Losperfontein Correctional Centre in Brits, Northwest Province, to conduct a needs analysis for the Inside-Out laptop donation initiative. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Mrs. Tebogo Khumalo, a correctional educationist at the centre. She introduced us to her colleagues and guided us to the correctional centre’s school.

Please read the full report for more information

Inside-out report at Losperfontein correctional center computer literacy course and laptop donation needs Analysis.pdf

Inside-out - 2024 annual narrative report.pdf

2024

ANNUAL NARRATIVE

REPORT

Dear Members of the Inside-out Community,

As from 2015, the Inside-out engaged scholarship project team put together an annual narrative report showcasing the work that the project team, together with communities inside and outside corrections, embarked on. In the 2024 annual narrative report, we report, among others, on a series of engaged scholarship activities, including career expo events for current and prospective incarcerated students and correctional officials, research training workshops, the books project, networking sessions for MA and PhD students involved in corrections studies, workshops focussing on the mental healthcare of officials and the wellbeing of elderly correctional officials, conference presentations, supervision and peer-reviewed publications.

Please read the full report for more information!

Michelle Fine, Inside-out project team member and professor extraordinaire in the Department of Psychology elected to the USA National Academy of Education

Dear Inside-Out Community

The Department of Psychology in the College of Human Sciences at Unisa is proud to announce that Michelle Fine, professor extraordinaire in our Department since 2022, project team member of the Inside-out engaged scholarship project, and distinguished Professor at the City University of New York, was elected a member of the prestigious National Academy of Education in the United States of America.

Our congratulations to Prof Michelle Fine!

Please read the full report for more information!

Prof Fine Election Celebration 2025.pdf

Inside-out Outside-in Celebrates our MA and PhD Graduates.pdf

Inside-out Outside-in Celebrates our MA and PhD Graduates

Several postgraduate students and members of the Inside-out engaged scholarship project pursue corrections-related MA and PhD studies. In this newsletter we share the experiences of some of these postgraduate students who completed their studies in 2022 and 2023.

Please read the full report for more information!

BOKSBURG CORRECTIONAL OFFICIALS’ APPRECIATION AND INFORMATION SHARING SESSION

On October 24, 2024, The Boksburg Correctional Officials' Appreciation and Information Sharing Session. The Inside-Out Outside-In South African Corrections Interest Group honored the commitment of correctional officials and included valuable insights on career development, educational opportunities, and emotional well-being. The report highlights keynote addresses, interactive discussions, and resources aimed at empowering correctional staff as key agents of transformation.

Please read the full report for more information!

Inside-Out – Report on the Boksburg Correctional Officials’ Appreciation and Information Sharing Session.pdf

Inside-out_Conference Report_7th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality_Sept 2024.pdf

Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group Report on the 7 th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2024

Inside-out project team member and postdoctoral fellow, Dr Wandile Tsabedze, together with colleagues and postgraduate students recently presented papers at the 7th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality in Bangkok. Thailand.

Please read the conference report for more information.

Inside-out project collaborator and PhD graduate Nkanyiso Madlala Reflection on my PhD Journey

The Inside-out project team continues to celebrate the increasing number of completed MA and PhD studies under our supervision. Attached are reflection by Inside-out collaborator and clinical psychologist at the Department of Correctional Services on his journey of becoming Dr Madlala.

The 15th of April 2024 marked the celebration and completion of a long journey that officially started in 2020. Here is my short reflection on my journey of becoming Dr Madlala:

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Inside-out Collaborator and PhD graduate Nkanyiso Madlala reflects on his PhD journey.pdf

INSIDE OUT MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP REPORT_Read by MEF.pdf

THE INSIDE-OUT OUTSIDE-IN SOUTH AFRICAN CORRECTIONS INTEREST GROUP Mental Healthcare Interactive Hybrid Workshop: Evaluating Best Practice Methods, Barriers with Applicability and Guidelines Followed in Practice

On the 18th September 2024, The Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group at UNISA hosted an interactive hybrid workshop with social workers and psychologists from the Boksburg Correctional Centre, and colleagues from the Department of Social Work, Department of Psychology, and the Department of Health Studies at UNISA.

The aim of the workshop was to create networking opportunities and provide attendees with real-world scenarios and evidence-based practices on current research and trends in the field of mental health and to offer examples on practical skills development such as therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, communication strategies, and assessment methods. The workshop also focused on the importance of a healthy mental health to ensure optimal interventions.

To read the report in full, please find it attached.

Caught in the spider’s web: the collateral consequences of the criminal record on higher education, professional registration, and employment opportunities

Inside-out project team member, Dr Mbongiseni Mdakane and collaborators published the article, Caught in the spider’s web: the collateral consequences of the criminal record on higher education, professional registration, and employment opportunities in the open access journal, Research in Business & Social Science.

Please read the full report for more information!

Caught in the spider’s web the collateral consequences of the criminal record on higher education, professional registration, and employment opportunities.pdf

Inside-out collaborators donate a large number of books to the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State Province

Dear Inside-out Community and Colleagues,

We trust that you are well.

On Friday 20 September 2024, Inside-out collaborator, Dr Jacques Jordaan, and postgraduate students of the Department of Psychology at the University of the Free State, donated a large number of books to the Mangaung Correctional Centre. The donation was made possible by a generous book donation from the Unisa library, facilitated by Inside-out Books Project coordinator, Dr Fana Simelane and his team, as well as contributions from Rotary Humanitarian International, facilitated by Inside-out PhD student, Ms Jacqui Pirzenthal.

The University of the Free State reported on the event, see https://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item/campus-news/2024/september/book-project-at-mangaung-correctional-centre. In addition, Radio Rosestad 100.6 FM also reported on the event, see https://rosestad.co.za/mangaung-korrektiewe-sentrum-kry-n-nuwe-boekprojek/

We appreciate the work that our collaborators are doing and are looking forward to continuing to distribute books to more correctional facilities in South Africa.

Repo1. Report on a series of workshops with elderly correctional officials at the Polokwane Correctional Services_August 2024.pdf

THE WELL-BEING AND AGENCY OF ELDERLY CORRECTIONAL OFFICIALS

The Inside-out Outside-in team conducted a series of workshops for correctional officials, discussing well-being and agency of the elderly official at the Polokwane Correctional Services on 26th to 28th August 2024. The purpose of the workshops was to have conversations with a group of officials who are 50-years and older on their emotional well-being and health in the later part of one’s career. We discussed the mental well-being of officials in corrections, self-care and physical wellness and health, preparing for retirement, and successful ageing.

Kindly read the full report for more information.

Inside-out_Report on a visit to His Majesty Correctional Services in Eswatini (002).pdf

REDUCING RECIDIVISM RISK AND ENCOURAGING RESILIENCE IN ESWATINI CORRECTIONAL CENTRES

In 2021, after conducting research at His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) in Eswatini, Inside-out project team member, Dr. Wandile Fundo Tsabedze (University of North-West) and Dr. Sifiso B Shabangu (Stellenbosch University) shared the PhD research findings of Dr. Tsabedze with HMCS in Eswatini. In August 2024, they were invited to present the research findings to correctional representatives at (HMCS) in Eswatini.

Presentations and discussions centred around the importance of spiritual care, social support, religiosity, forgiveness, resilience, personality, mental health, and their role in reducing recidivism within HMCS.

Please read the full report for more information.

We’ve got a sisterhood_Parry.pdf

“We’ve got a sisterhood ”: Understanding personal and peer empowerment capabilities in the narratives of South African women furthering their education while incarcerated

The empowering efect of higher education in a carceral environment is recognised globally as the most efective rehabilitative tool for reducing reofence and promoting the reintegration of incarcerated individuals into society. While many researchers from the Global North have studied carceral education and accessibility, few of those studies have focused specifcally on incarcerated women’s access to higher education.

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Tomorrow Never Comes, But It [Education] Gives You Hope: Narratives of South African Women Completing Tertiary Education Online While Incarcerated

Higher education in the correctional environment is endorsed globally as the most effective tool for rehabilitation. Studies from the Global North have researched correctional education and its accessibility, but few of those have focused specifically on incarcerated women’s access to tertiary education online. Even fewer consider this topic within the context of the Global South. This study aimed to address that gap by providing a holistic perspective of South African women’s experiences of e-learning and distance higher education while incarcerated.

Please read the full report for more information!

IJEDE_1309_Parry_PDF+draft.pdf

26 August 2024 Boksburg report.pdf

BOKSBURG MANAGEMENT AREA EVALUATING THE REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES OFFERED TO MALE PAROLEES SENTENCED TO FEMICIDE IN THE GAUTENG REGION

On 16 August 2024, the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group was invited by the Social Work Component from Boksburg Management Area to attend a group supervision workshop based on Ms. Nonhlanhla Nkosi’s Master’s Degree: Evaluating the rehabilitation programmes offered to male parolees who were sentenced for femicide in the Gauteng Region; and second, based on Ms. Nkosi’s presentation, to address the social workers on a proposed gender-based violence programme for DCS.

Please read the full report for more information!

Student Support for Incarcerated Females in an Open Distance eLearning Institution

In South Africa, higher education is a constitutionally enshrined basic human right and one of the cornerstones for accomplishing the ideals of offenders’ rehabilitation and preparation for life beyond bars. However, acquiring higher education whilst serving a sentence in a correctional centre is compounded by many institutional challenges especially towards incarcerated female students.

Student Support for Incarcerated Females in an Open Distance e-Learning Institution.pdf

Inside-out_Report on the DCEO building a high-performance project team workshop_27 June 2024.pdf

Inside-out Outside-in South African Interest Group DCEO Capacity Building Workshop series Report on building a high-performance engaged scholarship team workshop

As part of the 2024 series of capacity building workshops, the Department of Community Engagement and Outreach (DCEO) invited the Inside-out project team to facilitate a workshop on building a high performance engaged scholarship team.

Emthonjeni report 29 June 2024.pdf

Report: Youth offenders round table dialogue Actively embracing the socioeconomic gains of our democracy

On 26 June 2024, the Inside-out project was invited by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS)’s Emthonjeni youth centre in Baviaanspoort, Pretoria to commemorate youth month. The aim of the event was to engage youth offenders in a round table discussion, coinciding with the month of June, which is recognized as the Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and corresponds with the Men’s Health Week (12 to 18 June).

For more on the story, please read the following!

Emthonjeni report 29 June 2024.pdf

Report: Youth offenders round table dialogue Actively embracing the socioeconomic gains of our democracy

For more on the story, please read the following!

INSIDE OUT BOOK PROJECT REPORT 27 JUNE 2024.pdf

The Inside-out Books and the Students Volunteer Project Report: University of Free State Book Donation.

The Inside-out Books and Student Volunteer project continues to reach out to all corners of South Africa to achieve the goal of distributing books and empowering the incarcerated community through reading. During June, the project collaborated with the Department of Psychology at the University of Free State through Dr Jacques Jordaan where a need for books at the Mangaung Prison was identified.

The aim of the project includes collecting books in various Regions in South Africa and distributing them to the Correctional Centres around the country.

Please read the full report for more information!

A space to reflect on our latest activities... To read about previous year's works, visit our Archive Page or our Annual Reports Page

Report-ManD Netwoking Session 2_Library Matters.pdf

2nd M&D Networking Session of 2024 “Library Matters: What to look for when selecting a publication journal for an M&D project?”

Academic knowledge, mentorship and library resources are important components in research and publishing journey. The purpose of this session was to get an overview of how to navigate library resources, how to select a publication journal and importance and benefit of publishing from your M&D project especially when working on correctional related fields. Read the full report for more information.

Inside-out Books and Student Volunteer Project Report_June 2024.pdf

The Inside-out Books and the Students Volunteer Project Report: Correctional Educators Appreciation Day: No Education without Books

The Inside-out Books and the Students Volunteer Project participated in the Correctional Educators Appreciation Day, hosted by the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group.

We believe that Education plays a vital role in the lives of everyone, including the incarcerated community. The Book Project received a donation of 24 boxes of books from the Library of the University of South Africa and three boxes of books were distributed to the Correctional Services Educators who attended the Correctional Educators Appreciation Day. Read the full report for more info!

Correctional Educators Appreciation Day

Across the many correctional centers where the Inside Out project is involved, a significant number of correctional officials, particularly those in the education space seem to present with emotions of despondency, and feel less appreciated by DCS management despite "giving it all and going the extra mile". To this end, they may experience their working environment as stressful, with fewer opportunities for self and collective development.

To this end, the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group hosted the Department of Correctional Services' educators at Unisa's Bamboo Auditorium Hall in the Kgorong building, on Tuesday 14 May 2024 to celebrate them. Please read the full report for more info.

Correctional Educators Appreciation Day Report.pdf

The CCFS May 2024 Report.pdf

Centre for Criminology and Forensic Studies (CCFS) Guest Lecture Report

In the attempt to foster interuniversity collaboration through Unisa's engaged scholarship project, Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group member, Dr Mbongiseni Mdakane was invited on the 29th of April 2024 by the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) at the O. P. Jindal Global University in India to deliver an online guest lecture on Conducting research with vulnerable populations: A case of the University of South Africa (Unisa) and Department of Correctional Services (DCS), South Africa.

Read the full report for more information.

Inside-out: Experiencing the world of corrections in Turkey

The Europris and International Corrections & Prisons Association hosted a mind-blowing conference in Turkey (Istanbul) from the 21st of April 2024 to 26 April 2024. The conference was hosted at the Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi Hotel and the first 4 days of the conference focused on the role of technology in corrections. The aim was to promote the ethical safe use and implementation of advanced digital technology in the corrections environment. Read the full report for more info!

Inside-Out_Experiencing the world of corrections in Turkey.pdf

M&D Networking Session: Negotiating the correctional space through language and conduct

The first Master’s and Doctoral(M&D) networking session, themed "Negotiating the Correctional Space through Language and Conduct,"commenced on April 3, 2024. The primary objective of this session was to shed light on the importance of language and jargon in theses or dissertations, especially within the context of correctional facilities.

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Career Expo Polokwane Correctional Services Centre (12April2024).pdf

Career Day Expo Polokwane: A place of new beginnings.

The Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group, in collaboration with the Polokwane Region College of Health Sciences, NER Counselling and Career Development Unit and Library Services facilitated a career day expo for the incarcerated community at the Correctional Services Polokwane Centre. The main purpose of the visit was to empower the incarcerated community become aware of the institutional support available for them in terms of Career guidance and Library services.

Read the full report for more information.

Inside-Out Visit to Boksburg Correctional Centre

The Inside-out-Outside-In SA Corrections Interest Group arranged a visit to the Boksburg Correctional Centre to spread the net of influence and liaison with the Department of Correctional Services(DCS).

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Boksburg Inside-Outside-In SA Corrections Report 22032024.pdf

2024 Career Expo at Kgosi Mampuru_Report_January 2024.pdf

Career Day Expo

On January 29, 2024, the Inside-Out Team, in collaboration with various Unisa Directorates, actively engaged in a Career Day Expo hosted at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. The primary objective of this event was to provide invaluable insights to the residents of the correctional center regarding the significance of education.

The aim was to guide individuals in selecting relevant and appropriate qualifications that align with their interests and aspirations. Moreover, the event addressed pertinent issues related to employment, offering valuable information on job prospects and pathways to a successful career.

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Inside-Out Annual Narrative Report

The annual narrative report serves as a reflective tool, enabling us to evaluate our progress, pinpoint areas of development, and communicate our collective journey with stakeholders and supporters. This comprehensive report encapsulates the initiatives and achievements accomplished by the Inside-Out Outside-In team throughout the past year (2023). Attached is the 2023 Inside-Out Outside-In Annual Narrative Report. We sincerely thank you all for your ongoing support; it is truly valued.

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Inside-out 2023 Annual Narrative Report.pdf (pdf).pdf

Inside-Out Annual Narrative Report

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Inside-out 2023 Annual Narrative Report.pdf (pdf).pdf

Inside-Out Annual Narrative Report

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Inside-out 2023 Annual Narrative Report.pdf (pdf).pdf

26 August 2024 Boksburg report.pdf

BOKSBURG MANAGEMENT AREA EVALUATING THE REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES OFFERED TO MALE PAROLEES SENTENCED TO FEMICIDE IN THE GAUTENG REGION

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