Abstract:
The objectives of this research are 1) to study factors in recidivism among inmates at Thanyaburi District Prison; 2) to integrate the principles of Buddhist psychology in resolving inmates' recidivism. Thanyaburi District Prison 3) To present prevention guidelines for correcting repeat offenders of Thanyaburi District Prison prisoners. It is a combined method research. By studying documents and collecting data from questionnaires, including 100 inmates detained at Thanyaburi District Prison, and in-depth interviews with 15 key informants, data were analyzed using statistics used in data analysis, including the hundreds. each mean and standard deviation and descriptive content analysis
The results of the study found that
1. Factors in recidivism among inmates at Thanyaburi District Prison. It was found that the factors most related to recidivism were self-factors, followed by social factors. Family factors and friend factors, respectively
2. Integrate the principles of Buddhist psychology in correcting prisoners' recidivism. Thanyaburi District Prison found that the development of activities to correct inmates was appropriate. By using the concept of preventing recidivism based on the principles of Buddhist psychology (Phāna 4) as a process for creating integrated Buddhist ethics for prisoners. The aim is to give prisoners a reminder to restrain themselves. Control and development of behavior and apply the basic principles of humanity, namely the five precepts, the five principles, which are important processes for conducting oneself in society. Practicing daily Buddhist activities and important religious days develops behavior for inmates to develop psychologically. Therefore, there must be an opportunity for inmates to get close to Buddhism and become familiar with and accept it in performing religious duties, including listening to Dhamma teachings. and perform merit-making on appropriate occasions See the benefits in doing good and refraining from all bad. Therefore, studying from it is beneficial. For use in studies and analysis of the consistency of the content as factors and guidelines for resolving prisoners' recidivism. To lead you to the path of having good conscience. Have an attitude and values that are good and correct. Preventing repeat offenses according to the principles of Buddhist psychology (Phāna 4) is considered humane. It is the Dhamma of human beings who intend to abstain from evil. It is a practice for living together peacefully in society.
3. Prevention guidelines for correcting repeat offenders of Thanyaburi District Prison prisoners found that: 1) Physical development process It provides knowledge in the area of preventing repeat offenses. Providing knowledge about life skills In order to build immunity And there is also knowledge about Dhamma principles. The first step of being human is body meditation, developing the body to know how to communicate with external things. 2) The process of creating disciplined behavior. By applying the principles of Sila Bhavana, which is the development of behavior and training in precepts to be established in discipline. Don't harass or causing trouble and damage to oneself and others. 3) The process of refining the mind. See the benefits of activities that affect both the mental aspect, which is the development of the mind to perfection. Be strong, stable, and prosper with all virtues such as kindness, kindness, diligence, patience, concentration, etc. 4) The process of building wisdom, support, assistance, and guidance on how to live a normal life in society, namely panya-bhavana, developing wisdom to know and understand things. As a matter of fact knowing how to see the world and life according to conditions Able to free the mind Purify yourself from defilements. and free from suffering It is the use of intelligence to solve problems that arise. Have a true understanding of life and the world.
In this regard, the knowledge gained from research The knowledge gained can be applied to benefit. By those involved, the principles of Buddhist psychology (Phāna 4) have been organized as activities to develop repeat offenders through physical development, moral development, mental development, and intellectual development. To develop readiness for reintegration into society and building relationships with family until it becomes a concrete acceptance.