‘I sit somewhere in that sort of sweet spot’: Liminal legitimacy in criminal justice practice
The article explores the role of lived experience professionals in building trust and legitimacy in criminal justice, introducing the concept of “liminal legitimacy”. It shows how lived experience operates as both a relational resource and a fragile position within disciplinary systems.
R. Cornelli et al. (2026), The influence of delegitimization on prison officers’ readiness to use force
The article “The influence of delegitimization on prison officers’ readiness to use force”, by Roberto Cornelli, Chiara Chisari, Fabio Ferretti, and Oriana Binik, examines the factors shaping prison officers’ readiness to use force.
L. Squillace et al. (2025), Quality of relationships, interactions with leadership, and the use of force in the prison context. Findings from two surveys on prison officers
The study presents the results of two surveys conducted in the prisons of Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria, and the Aosta Valley, examining the relationship between the quality of workplace interactions among Prison Police officers, perceptions of institutional delegitimization, and the readiness to use force.
Perceived Procedural Justice, Criminal Identity, and Self-Concept Among Incarcerated Persons: The Indirect Effect of Prison Social Climate
The study shows that perceptions of fairness and the social climate within prisons strongly influence prisoners’ identities, reducing criminal identification and supporting the development of a more positive and prosocial sense of self.
Dynamics of Staff–Prisoner Relationships: A Narrative Literature Review
In the chapter “Dynamics of Staff–Prisoner Relationships: A Narrative Literature Review”, Milena Milićević critically examines how relationships between prison staff and prisoners shape prison life.