Identity restoration theory (IRT) in Caribbean criminal justice education and rehabilitation for reintegration Sigifredo Castell Britton

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Castell Britton, Sigifredo, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminals--Rehabilitation.

Colombia--Isla de San Andrés (San Andrés y Providencia).

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland Springer [2026]

Summary:

"This book examines how education, self-awareness, and community engagement transform the lives of individuals after incarceration. It applies Identity Restoration Theory (IRT) to Caribbean criminal justice systems, demonstrating how rehabilitation can integrate moral renewal, educational empowerment, and cultural recovery. Drawing on research with Raizal ex-offenders and community leaders, this book illustrates how culturally grounded education restores dignity, moral agency, and social belonging. It explores how learning strengthens cognitive, emotional, and social capacities, enabling individuals to reintegrate successfully into society. Through case studies, including ex-offenders of San Andres Islands, Colombia, and comparisons with global models, the book presents practical strategies for rehabilitation, community programs, and policy reform. It shows how identity, justice, and education converge to strengthen individuals and communities, offering a restorative vision that advances sustainable social transformation in Caribbean societies and comparable postcolonial contexts. This book is ideal for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in criminal justice and correctional education who seek evidence-based strategies for rehabilitation, moral reconstruction, and social reintegration"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

The roots of marginalization and cultural erosion

Prison education and the loss of identity

Identity restoration theory : foundations, principles, and core constructs

Case study : San Andrés Prison

the birthplace of identity restoration theory and the journey from confinement to cultural awakening

Understanding learning disabilities, literacy challenges, and educational needs in incarcerated populations

Impact of overpopulation and socio-economic factors on crime and recidivism

Learning, transformation, and the reclaiming of self

Global models of educational transformation

Developing social skills and problem-solving abilities in offenders

Community-based programs : bridging the gap between prison and society

Identity restoration beyond confinement : reclaiming culture in overpopulated communities

Final conclusion : the human return to meaning

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed June 2, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Castell Britton, Sigifredo Identity restoration theory (IRT) in Caribbean criminal justice

ISBN:

9783032207562

3032207568

OCLC:

1591253791

Access Restriction:

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