Thobejane, T. D.Mukwevho, M. H.Amaechi, K. E.Mutwanamba, Emmely Rendani2025-09-122025-09-122025-09-05Mutwanamba, 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/11602/2919PhDGSDepartment of Youth in DevelopmentIn 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)enUniversity of VendaRehabiltationUCTDOffendersRecidivismCrimeGenderPunishmentCorrectional OfficersTreatment364.30968257364.340968257Recidivism -- South Africa -- LimpopoCrime -- South Africa -- LimpopoRecidivists -- South AfricaCriminals -- South Africa -- LimpopoEx-convicts -- South Africa -- LimpopoRecidivism -- South Africa -- LimpopoRecidivists -- South Africa -- LimpopoCriminals -- South Africa -- LimpopoCrime -- South Africa -- LimpopoThohoyandou Correctional Centre (South Africa)ThesisMutwanamba 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 fromMutwanamba, 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 -