Effectiveness of Correctional Rehabilitation Program on Inmate Behavior Change at Ubena Prison in the Coastal Region of Tanzania.

Yesaya, Dickson (2025) Effectiveness of Correctional Rehabilitation Program on Inmate Behavior Change at Ubena Prison in the Coastal Region of Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This research evaluated the effectiveness of correctional rehabilitation programs on inmates behavior change at Ubena Prison in the coastal region of Tanzania. This study was guided by the following objectives: To assess the influence of vocational training program on inmate behavior change at Ubena prison. To evaluate the influence of religious program on inmate behavior change at Ubena prison. To examine the influence of recreational program on inmate behavior change at Ubena prison. A descriptive survey design was employed to discover the new meaning, describing what exist and determining the frequency with which something occurs. Data were gathered from 51 participants through structured questionnaires, which employed a four-point Likert scale. Regression analysis techniques were applied using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (spss version 29.0.2.0) incorporating descriptive statistics such as the mean and standard deviation. The findings indicated that correctional rehabilitation programs had a significant influence on inmate behavior change with vocational training, religious and recreational program demonstrating different degree of effectiveness. Nonetheless, these programs showed limited impact on the reduction of reoffending. This study concluded that while rehabilitation efforts can lead to significant changes within prison environments, they are insufficient in preventing reoffending. The researcher suggested the need for these programs and other initiatives aimed at preventing recidivism to address the specific needs of individual offenders as well as the underlying factors that lead them to engage in criminal behavior. Key Words: Rehabilitation Program, Inmate Behavior Change, Effectiveness and Recidivism

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