Meditation in a Deep South Prison: A Longitudinal Study of the Effects of Vipassana

Perelman, Abigayl M.; Miller, Sarah L.; Clements, Carl B.; Rodriguez, Amy; Allen, Kathryn; Cavanaugh, Ron

doi:10.1080/10509674.2011.632814

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Meditation in a Deep South Prison: A Longitudinal Study of the Effects of Vipassana

Perelman, Abigayl M., Miller, Sarah L., Clements, Carl B., Rodriguez, Amy, Allen, Kathryn, Cavanaugh, Ron·2012·Journal of Offender Rehabilitation

DOI 10.1080/10509674.2011.632814

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In an era marked by pronounced overcrowding, including an increasing number of offenders serving long-term sentences, correctional systems continue to search for innovative and effective treatments. Few jurisdictions have attempted non-Western approaches such as meditative practice to reduce stress, conflict, and rule infractions. The current study examined the psychological and behavioral effects of intensive ten-day Vipassana Meditation (VM) retreats in a maximum security prison. VM goals and practice are consistent with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral treatment and Risk-Need-Responsivity principles, as well as newer conceptions such as the Good Lives Model. Long-term offenders were followed over a one-year period. These included three retreat cohorts (n = 60) as well as an alternative treatment comparison group (n = 67). Pretreatment measures assessed mindfulness, anger, emotional intelligence, and mood states. Baseline rates of prison infractions, segregation time, and health visits were also recorded. VM participants achieved enhanced levels of mindfulness and emotional intelligence and had decreased mood disturbance relative to a comparison group. Both groups' rates of behavioral infractions were reduced at one-year follow-up. Clinically, VM holds promise for addressing self-regulation and impulse control, among other barriers to prisoner adjustment and community reentry. Additional study of VM across diverse offender groups is warranted.

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Authors: Perelman, A. M., Miller, S. L., Clements, C. B., Rodriguez, A., Allen, K., & Cavanaugh, R.
Affiliations: University of Alabama (US)
Corresponding author: Perelman, Abigayl M.
ORCID: Miller, Sarah L.
Venue: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2012-04
Volume: 51
Issue: 3
Pages: 176-198
ISSN: 0364-3093 (ISSN-L)
1050-9674
1540-8558
DOI: 10.1080/10509674.2011.632814
OpenAlex: W2041796856
Cited by: 73
References: 51
Citations by year: 2026: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 3
FWCI: 8.33
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords: Vipassana meditation, offender rehabilitation, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, anger, mood disturbance, segregation, self-regulation, impulse control, maximum security prisons, reentry

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