Punitive and Restorative Approaches in the Greek Criminal Justice System: An Innovative Comparative Study of Police Officers, Juvenile Probation Officers and Social Science Students
This study investigates the potential for the rehabilitation of prisoners within the Greek correctional system, based on the views of practising professionals (police officers and youth probation officers) and social science students. Using a mixed-methods approach (quantitative research via questionnaires and qualitative research via semi-structured interviews), the study reveals strong scepticism regarding the effectiveness of prison as a means of rehabilitation.