The Implementation Process of the Norway Model in U.S. Prisons: A Qualitative Study

The purpose of this grounding theory method will be to develop the best correctional practices for implementing the Norway Model of prison reform in U.S. prisons. The data gathered from participating facilities in the U.S. that have already attempted this method of reform will help identify the best strategic planning methods for future facilities to use. The theory guiding this study is based on the grounding theory method, developed by sociologists Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss, and will allow for the conceptualization of the data collected to be used in predicting the best future methods of implementation, specifically for correctional institutions. Data will be collected from participating states that have already attempted to implement the Norway Model in their facilities. Prescriptive analysis will help determine the most common practices that resonated well with staff and administrators and also consider the areas that were perceived to be lacking or deficient so that future strategic planning can focus on those areas to improve best correctional practices.