Browsing by Author "Tamatea, Armon J."
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"Be feared, or live in fear": A descriptive model of institutional gang violence
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Prison violence is a significant concern both in New Zealand and across the globe. While past theories and empirical research have highlighted several risk factors implicated in prison violence, we continue to have a limited ... -
“This is not a riot, it is a protest”: A discourse analysis of prison violence in New Zealand news media
(The University of Waikato, 2022)This thesis examines the discourses of prison violence in the New Zealand news media. Prison violence is a pressing social issue that harms those involved and has permeating consequences for the institution. Prison riots, ... -
Prototypical gang recruits in New Zealand prisons
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Gangs have long been associated with antisocial behaviour and crime. To maintain themselves, gangs require a steady flow of new recruits. A better understanding of who is being recruited into gangs is the first step in ... -
Violence in New Zealand women's prisons
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Female violence in institutional settings is a growing issue as female incarceration numbers have been persistently increasing over the past three decades in New Zealand. Women’s prison violence and misconduct behaviours ... -
A phenomenological study of the motivation barriers and enablers experienced by prisoners in terms of their participation in educational programs
(The University of Waikato, 2019)An exploratory study, building on current international literature and research, examining motivational barriers and motivational factors New Zealand prisoners experience when making choices regarding prison education ...