Socio-Demographic Characteristics Of Female Inmates In Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
Lawal Stephen, Auwalu Abdullahi, Ulagba Emmanuel, Juliana Lawal
Keywords: Kirikiri, female inmates, correctional centre, crime, public schools
Abstract
The study provides a description of the profiles of female inmates in Kirikiri Correctional Center Lagos, Nigeria. Despite the growing concern about the increasing number of females inmates in Kirikiri Correctional Center, there is a dearth of information on the socio-demographic characteristics of female inmates, particularly in Kirikiri Correctional Center, Lagos. Having knowledge of the features of these female inmates is important for developing effective rehabilitation programmes that address their specific needs and promote successful reintegration. The study used both primary and secondary data. The population of the study comprises both female inmates available and the staff of the facility. Quantitative data were collected via questionnaires while qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations. Findings show that the female inmates in Kirikiri Correctional Center Lagos were those on awaiting trial who have never been to prison before. The inmates were mostly within the age range of 23-27 years. All the inmates were Nigerians and majority of them were Christians. The highest levels of
educational attainment of the female inmates were secondary and primary
education. Most of them attended public schools and were single without
being married. Few of the inmates with children have 1-2 children. Most of them came from large families and were primarily raised by both parents
but most of their parents were separated or dead.
Author Biography
Lawal Stephen
Department of Sociology, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
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Auwalu Abdullahi
Department of Social Sciences, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Advanced and Remedial Studies, Tudun Wadannan, Kano State, Nigeria
Ulagba Emmanuel
Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Juliana Lawal
Health Services Unit, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]