Abstract

Persuasion is one of the most commonly used psychological influence methods in judicial activities, particularly in the process of inmate education and rehabilitation in correctional facilities. This article examines theoretical issues and practical applications of persuasive methods, especially emotional persuasion used by educators and correctional officers in the educational and rehabilitative activities for inmates at various prisons. Based on these analyses, the article proposes several recommendations for educational practitioners working in correctional settings in order to improve the effectiveness of applying persuasive methods in inmate education and rehabilitation.

Keywords: Correctional education, inmate education, inmate rehabilitation, persuasion methods, correctional officers.