Advancing Corrections Journal - Edition #12 - Innovation in Correctional Healthcare (ACJ12-A014)
Abstract
In Hong Kong, it has been observed that male prisoners exhibit significantly higher rates of substance use disorders, antisocial personality behavior and suicide compared to females (Hong Kong Correctional Services Department, 2020), not to mention some mental disorders underlying offending behavior. Integrating our understanding of male psychology with what we know about correctional psychology potentially opens up a new frontier for psychological programmes. LIFE GYM: Positive Living Centre for Men has pioneered four male-responsive treatment strategies to promote well-being and reduce reoffending of the male prisoners in Hong Kong, namely: cultivating positive masculinities, virtual reality training, therapeutic sports activities and activity-oriented treatment. Preliminary quantitative and qualitative data reveal positive treatment outcomes.
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