Promoting prosocial behaviors through restorative justice principles : emerging patterns in rewarded behavior
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The United States prison system has more recently become open to the incorporation of new principles like restorative justice practices. The Transition Center of Kansas City (TCKC) is a restricted reentry facility that aims to provide the needed tools for incarcerated people to successfully reintegrate into society. This study seeks to examine how prosocial values are integrated into TCKC’s foundational principles of restorative justice and elements of dignity. Utilizing a mixed methods approach with archival and observational data, the study analyzes emerging patterns of prosocial values and their relation to other key principles. The study finds that the teaching of prosocial behaviors is apparent in the residents in a myriad of ways. Evidence suggests the design and policies of TCKC are put into practice through both shoutouts and course trainings. The combined usage of restorative justice practices, prosocial behaviors, and elements of dignity provides valuable skillsets to the residents.
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Introduction -- Review of literature -- Methodology -- Findings -- Discussion & conclusion
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M.S. (Master of Science)