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Thobejane, T. D. Mukwevho, M. H. Amaechi, K. E. Mutwanamba, Emmely Rendani 2025 2025-09-12T10:04:33Z 2025-09-12T10:04:33Z 2025-09-05 Mutwanamba, E.R. 2025. Probing gendered rehabilitation conditions for murder offenders in Thohoyandou Correctional Centre in Limpopo Province, South Africa. . . https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/2919 Mutwanamba ER. Probing gendered rehabilitation conditions for murder offenders in Thohoyandou Correctional Centre in Limpopo Province, South Africa. []. , 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: Mutwanamba, E. R. (2025). <i>Probing gendered rehabilitation conditions for murder offenders in Thohoyandou Correctional Centre in Limpopo Province, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from Mutwanamba, Emmely Rendani. <i>"Probing gendered rehabilitation conditions for murder offenders in Thohoyandou Correctional Centre in Limpopo Province, South Africa."</i> ., , 2025. TY - Thesis AU - Mutwanamba, Emmely Rendani AB - In South Africa, there is a concerning rise in recidivism among murder offenders, despite the efforts by the Department of Correctional Services. The rehabilitation of offenders is believed to be an important topic worldwide. International experts on rehabilitation now support the use of a criminogenic needs approach to rehabilitation programs, meaning that each offender should be rehabilitated according to his/her criminogenic needs. It is important to highlight that, while the rehabilitation of offenders is a primary objective of the Department of Correctional Services in South Africa, several challenges hinder this effort. These include a lack of gender-specific programs for female offenders, who often find themselves subjected to rehabilitation programs designed for males; a shortage of qualified professionals; issues related to gangsterism; limited access to quality education; overcrowding; and a medium of instruction that hampers effective rehabilitation. This study adopts a qualitative exploratory design. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study's findings indicate that rehabilitation programs have a positive effect on offenders and can significantly transform their lives, provided they are committed to change, as true transformation originates from within. Therefore, it became evident that for rehabilitation initiatives to be truly effective, the Department of Correctional Services must tackle the challenges mentioned above. DA - 2025-09-05 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Rehabiltation KW - Offenders KW - Recidivism KW - Crime KW - Gender KW - Punishment KW - Correctional Officers KW - Treatment LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2025 T1 - Probing gendered rehabilitation conditions for murder offenders in Thohoyandou Correctional Centre in Limpopo Province, South Africa TI - Probing gendered rehabilitation conditions for murder offenders in Thohoyandou Correctional Centre in Limpopo Province, South Africa UR - ER - PhDGS Department of Youth in Development In South Africa, there is a concerning rise in recidivism among murder offenders, despite the efforts by the Department of Correctional Services. The rehabilitation of offenders is believed to be an important topic worldwide. International experts on rehabilitation now support the use of a criminogenic needs approach to rehabilitation programs, meaning that each offender should be rehabilitated according to his/her criminogenic needs. It is important to highlight that, while the rehabilitation of offenders is a primary objective of the Department of Correctional Services in South Africa, several challenges hinder this effort. These include a lack of gender-specific programs for female offenders, who often find themselves subjected to rehabilitation programs designed for males; a shortage of qualified professionals; issues related to gangsterism; limited access to quality education; overcrowding; and a medium of instruction that hampers effective rehabilitation. This study adopts a qualitative exploratory design. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study's findings indicate that rehabilitation programs have a positive effect on offenders and can significantly transform their lives, provided they are committed to change, as true transformation originates from within. Therefore, it became evident that for rehabilitation initiatives to be truly effective, the Department of Correctional Services must tackle the challenges mentioned above. 1 online resource (xv, 135 leaves) en PDF University of Venda Rehabiltation Offenders Recidivism Crime Gender Punishment Correctional Officers Treatment UCTD 364.30968257 364.340968257 Recidivism -- South Africa -- Limpopo Crime -- South Africa -- Limpopo Recidivists -- South Africa Criminals -- South Africa -- Limpopo Ex-convicts -- South Africa -- Limpopo Recidivism -- South Africa -- Limpopo Recidivists -- South Africa -- Limpopo Criminals -- South Africa -- Limpopo Crime -- South Africa -- Limpopo Thohoyandou Correctional Centre (South Africa) Probing gendered rehabilitation conditions for murder offenders in Thohoyandou Correctional Centre in Limpopo Province, South Africa Thesis open.access