Peitz, Linus ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7256-6968, Lobban, Rosemary ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7680-8514, Ruler, Mollie and Newson, Martha ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7700-9562 (2025) Scoring second chances: addressing women's unique challenges and opportunities in a football-based prison programme. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology. ISSN 1052-9284 (Print), 1099-1298 (Online) (In Press)

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Abstract

Sport-based interventions are increasingly employed in criminal justice settings and may be particularly beneficial for women, a vulnerable population within the penal system. However, these programmes are rarely tailored to women, and evidence of their effectiveness is largely based on men’s experiences. This study qualitatively examines the experiences of 11 female participants in the Twinning Project, a football-based prison programme designed to reduce recidivism and enhance employability through vocational sport qualifications. Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews revealed positive outcomes for participants, such as improved self-perceptions and intentions to help others, although the prospective long-term impact of vocational qualifications was less evident. Barriers to engagement were identified in parts of the programme’s structure and delivery, women’s health issues, and participants’ perceived lack of control over post-release outcomes. Enablers included support from peers and staff, the appeal of football itself, and the absence of criminal identities. The findings highlight the Twinning Project’s potential to benefit women prisoners and underscore the need for sport programs to accommodate gender-specific experiences in prison.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	women’s prison experiences, twinning project, sport-based programmes, gendered barriers
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Inequalities Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2025 09:40
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/49208

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