Procedural justice and prisoners' mental health problems: A longitudinal study

ConclusionsThese findings suggest a causal relationship between procedural justice and psychological well‐being. Fair and respectful treatment of prisoners is a predictor not only of prison order and prisoners' compliance but also of prisoners' psychological well‐being. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - September 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Karin A. Beijersbergen, Anja J. E. Dirkzwager, Veroni I. Eichelsheim, Peter H. Laan, Paul Nieuwbeerta Tags: Original Article Source Type: research