Problems On Preparation for Pre-Releasing The Elderly Inmates In Thailand

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to study problems on preparation for pre-releasing elderly inmates in Thailand in order to identify the root cause and eliminate such problems for increasing the efficiency of the preparation program for pre-releasing elderly inmates. The data was collected by in-depth interview and focus group methods. The samples comprised people with experiences in working with elderly inmates, and both male and female inmates aged 60 years and above. There was a total of 64 informants. The instrument used to collect the data of people with experiences in working with elderly inmates was a structured in-depth interview, and the instrument used in the research and collecting data was a focus group. The results revealed that problems on preparation for pre-releasing elderly inmates in Thailand included pre-releasing program, management in the Department of Corrections, and inmates themselves. Therefore, the preparation for pre-releasing elderly inmates in Thailand should utilize alternative detention for elderly inmate.