Narratives of Hope in Hopelessness: Reasons for Pursuing ODL-Mediated Higher Education among Females Serving Life Sentences in South African Correctional Centres

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Participants described ODL-mediated education as a vital second chance for rebuilding lost dreams and hope.
Focused interviews with eight female students serving life sentences highlighted barriers such as inadequate facilities and official misconduct.
The study employs a qualitative multiple case approach situated within the social constructivist paradigm, conducted across two provinces.
The findings underscore the need for policy revisions to enhance fairness and accessibility in correctional education.

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Qualitative case study reveals hope and barriers to education for incarcerated females, suggesting improved support policies.

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