Psychological Correction and Prevention of Destructive Behavior of Minors in a Pre-Trial Detention Facility, Taking into Account the Peculiarities of Their Self-Attitude

Abstract

The article shows the relevance of the problem of the influence of pre-trial detention conditions on the personality and behavior of minors. Some aspects of step-by-step correction and prevention of destructive behavior of minors in a pre-trial detention facility, taking into account the peculiarities of their self-attitude for the purpose of successful re-socialization, are considered. The pilot study involved 48 juvenile suspects, accused persons convicted of grave and especially grave articles held in pre-trial detention facilities of the penal system of the Russian Federation. The results of the evaluation of the experiment are described, namely, the use of a step-by-step structured psychological program, on the basis of which it is concluded that timely and structured correction and prevention of destructive behavior of minors in a pre-trial detention facility can contribute to positive changes in their attitude to themselves, self-organization of behavior and relationships with other people, predicting the consequences of their actions and emerging contacts with others, reduction of internal conflicts, self-acceptance, development of constructive reflection. The results of the study are of practical importance for the psychological services of institutions of the penal system, as well as specialists engaged in psychological support of juvenile offenders.