REHABILITATION EFFECTIVENESS OF INMATES IN NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL CENTERS: THE CONTRIBUTORY EFFECT OF INSTITUTIONAL VARIABLES.

The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of inmate rehabilitation in correctional centers in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve this, four research questions were formulated to guide the investigation. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted from conceptual, theoretical, and empirical perspectives. The study employed a survey research design, with a sample of 400 inmates selected for participation using purposive sampling technique. Data was gathered by trained research assistants and analyzed using simple linear regression. The results indicated that funding, educational services, vocational services, and counseling services significantly contribute to the effective rehabilitation of inmates in correctional centers in Cross River State. The study recommends that policymakers and correctional administrators prioritize the allocation of funds toward rehabilitation programs to ensure the provision of high-quality services that address the diverse needs of incarcerated individuals, among other findings discussed in the study.