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Education. PhD, Walden University. MBA, Walden University. MA, St. Mary's University of MN. BA, University of Central Florida. Dr. Gordon is a graduate of Walden University in applied management and decisions sciences with an emphasis in nonprofit administration.
Mark Gordon. Core Faculty. Dr. Gordon is a graduate of Walden University in applied management and decisions sciences with an emphasis in nonprofit administration. He served as the Program Director and as Dean for the doctoral program in the School of Public Policy and Administration.
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- Walden University
- Literature Search Strategy
- Structure of the Literature Review
- Summary and Conclusion
- Role of the Researcher
- In-Depth Interviews
- How Participants Exit the Study
- Summary
- Data Analysis
- Data Representation/Conceptual Model
- Evidence of Trustworthiness
- Results
- Theme 1: Support Impacts Reintegration Process
- Theme 2: Restorative Justice Impacts Behavior Change
- Theme 3: Relationship Impacts Recidivism and Reintegration
- Theme 4: Employment Status Implications on Recidivism and Reintegration
- Theme 5: Community Behavior Impacts Reintegration and Recidivism
- Theme 6: Incarceration Impacts Behavior Change
- Summary
- Limitations of the Study
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Pre-interview Verification:
- Interview Questions
- Reintegration Questions
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Studies used in this literature review were located in the Walden University Library by searching databases on sociology, psychology, and the CJS. The search was also limited to resources written since the CJS's introduction of restorative justice practice. The search was carried out using different resources, including Research Gate, Google Schola...
This review's primary function is to inform on past studies carried out revolving around restorative justice among female offenders. Some of the critical issues discussed in the literature review focused on various topics such as (a) history of restorative justice, (b) theories of restorative justice, (c) recidivism, gender, and reentry, (d) profil...
The chapter discussed various issues about female prisoners across the globe and the need for multiple interventions. The main issue raised in most sections of this chapter has been the differences in male and female prisoners' needs. Most strategies that have been adopted for prison management and support transition back into society have been in ...
My role as researcher was to collect qualitative data based on the experiences of nonviolent women ex-offenders above 50 years of age. This role as an incisive observer was to observe how these women conducted themselves and generally their behavior after restorative justice and recidivism. Also, to fill this information in the researcher’s journal...
In-depth interviews were the primary source of information for this study. These are one-on-one interviews conducted either face-to-face or through telephone, and audio recorded. This method provided the non-violent female ex-offenders with an opportunity to share their encounters, experiences, prospects, and coping mechanisms pre- and post- incarc...
Participants exited the study out of a free will. When a study participant can drop out of a study, conditions will be when they feel the research study harms them, and when the research study process is completed. The exiting participants were given a short debrief to thank them for their participation in the study and informed of the possibility ...
This study adopts a qualitative research design and a generic qualitative approach. Purposeful sampling will select the research study site, study participants, i.e., non- violent women ex-offenders, and the focus group discussion groups. Primary data was collected using semi-structured in-depth face-to-face, and phone interviews, observations, and...
I used NVIVO software for the analysis of the five interview scripts. The process involved reading the scripts manually to get to know the data, uploading scripts to the software, and coding similar interview responses into codes. This software effectively develops codes and discovers the key themes from the transcripts that are used to address the...
Axial coding, a qualitative research technique, was used during the analysis. Axial coding involves relating data to reveal categories, subcategories, codes, and linked concepts in developing the main themes. The theme development activity was based on the above RQ. The analysis identified six themes.
Credibility was established in the study by employing member checking and peer debriefing techniques. Each participant received their interview transcript after the study was completed. This sharing helped validate the qualitative results. A verbatim transcription strategy was used to ensure the accuracy of the responses. Dependability was checked ...
The analysis identified six themes: support impacts reintegration process, restorative justice impacts behavior change, relationship impacts recidivism and reintegration, employment status implications on recidivism and reintegration, community behavior impacts reintegration and recidivism, and incarceration impacts behavior change. The findings of...
The analysis highlighted that the kind of support received during imprisonment and after release affects the reintegration process of formerly imprisoned women aged above 50 years. In general, participants who received support from family, friends, and probation officers experienced an integration process that was somehow smooth compared to their c...
The analysis highlighted that the support in terms of restorative justice impacts behavior change of formerly incarcerated women aged above 50 years. Even though the participants were not involved in restorative justice programs, they had several views about the program. For instance, Samantha stated, "I would like to become involved." Mary was ang...
The analysis highlighted that the type of relationship with family, friends, and probation officers impacted recidivism and reintegration of formerly incarcerated women aged above 50 years. A good relationship was attributed to positive change, while a bad relationship had negative implications for recidivism and reintegration. For instance, Samant...
The analysis highlighted that the reentry in terms of securing employment had implications on Recidivism and Reintegration of formerly imprisoned women aged above 50 years. The behavior changes of most formerly incarcerated women made them aim to secure jobs once they were out of prison. Regarding the reintegration process, participant “Samantha” w...
The analysis highlighted that the type of relationship between the community and formerly incarcerated women impacts the reintegration and recidivism of these women above 50 years. The experience of how the community views and treats them affects the formerly incarcerated women; when they are treated without much respect to the point, they feel rej...
The results highlighted that the imprisonment and support in terms of education programs, Restorative Justice, and favorable treatment by the community based on friends, families, and probation officers had implications on behavior change of formerly imprisoned women aged over 50 years. Most participants agreed that imprisonment led to a change in ...
The chapter presented the results based on the experiences of formerly incarcerated women non-violent offenders over 50 years based on reentry services' barriers and success factors. The analysis was performed via NVIVO software based on the five interview scripts. The study identified six themes: Support impacts reintegration process, restorative ...
One of the limitations of this study is the small number of participants used to gather data. Therefore, the findings may be open to other interpretations. Another limitation was that restorative justice programs focused more on men than women. This led to the absence of restorative justice programs made available within and outside of prisons.
Very few studies have been conducted on older women and their reintegration process. Regarding the limitation of the low number of participants used in the study, further studies on formerly incarcerated women should focus on using a bigger population to help provide more accurate findings. Other studies should also focus on identifying strategies ...
In this chapter, I discussed the findings and the literature. The main themes addressed involved support impacts reintegration process, restorative justice impacts behavior change, relationship impacts recidivism and reintegration, employment status implications on recidivism and reintegration, community behavior impacts reintegration and recidivis...
Verify informed consent letter is signed, dated, and collected. Give participant a copy of the executed informed consent letter. Remind participant she can request a copy of the results of the study if she wishes to have a copy.
How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the RJ you have experienced? Can you discuss what type of relationship you had with your parole or probation officer? In your words, describe the information you received while incarcerated in regard to RJ and recidivism. Describe how you used RJ or reentry assistance programs. What would you mos...
What was the first major decision you made upon released from incarceration? Describe your experience in finding employment and, if you are employed now, how long did it take you to find employment once you were released? Can you describe what entering a RJ program was like? Tell me about your community before and after your incarceration. I...
Mark Gordon, PhD, is a faculty member in the PhD in Public Policy and Administration program. He has served as a dean and program director and in the private sector as a nongovernmental organization executive including the Stop AIDS Project, American Cancer Society, and the Arthritis Foundation.
Students in the MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership program can enhance their ability to create positive social change—a key component of Walden’s mission for 38 years,” said Dr. Mark Gordon, who directs the program at Walden.
Mar 19, 2024 · Dr. Mark Gordon, Committee Member, Public Policy and Administration Faculty . Chief Academic Officer and Provost . Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University . 2024
