Human Rights in Prisons: Comparing Institutional Encounters in Kosovo, Sierra Leone and the Philippines

Author:   A. Jefferson ,  L. Gaborit
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
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9781137433763


Pages:   217
Publication Date:   10 April 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Human Rights in Prisons: Comparing Institutional Encounters in Kosovo, Sierra Leone and the Philippines


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Drawing on participatory action research conducted in Sierra Leone, Kosovo and the Philippines, Human Rights in Prisons analyses encounters between rights-based non-governmental organisations and prisons. It explores the previously under-researched perspectives of prison staff and prisoners on their lives and relationships.

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Author:   A. Jefferson ,  L. Gaborit
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   3.943kg
ISBN:  

9781137433763


ISBN 10:   1137433760
Pages:   217
Publication Date:   10 April 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introducing Human Rights In Prisons 2. Encountering Ourselves – A Critically Reflexive Practice Research Project 3. First Encounters – Accessing Prisons 4. Close Encounters With Prison Staff 5. Close Encounters With Prisoners 6. Close Encounters Between Prisoners And Prison Staff 7. Critical Encounters 8. What Encounters Count? What Matters?

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Andrew M. Jefferson is a Senior Researcher at DIGNITY – Danish Institute Against Torture.   Liv S. Gaborit is a Research Assistant at DIGNITY – Danish Institute Against Torture.

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