| Author(s) | Abdullah A. Al-Yousif |
| Affiliation | Associate Prfessor in Social Sciences, Imam University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Title | Citizens' Attitudes towards Released Prisoners |
| Source | Journal of King Saud University. Arts. Volume 18, No 2. (2006/1426) |
| Abstract | This study aimed at knowing citizens attitude toward the prisoners who were released throughout a survey for a samples of (404) participant. The questionnaires were administered on that sample of participant to know their attitudes towards the prisoners who were released in general, and who were released in specific crimes. The outcomes oh this study showed positive attitudes, in particular, those who were more educated. At the same time, the results of the study showed tendency from the majority of society members towards rejecting, the prisoners who were released because of drugs related crimes. The study reached numbers of recommendation which focused on the importance of educating the society members to accepting the prisoners who were released as a good citizen and that step considers the first step towards combating criminal behavior and not revote to criminal activities again. |
