The Interplay Between Rehabilitation and Media Communication: A Case Study on San Quentin News

Abstract

This research paper delves into the intricate interplay between media communication and personal rehabilitation, with a particular focus on the unique case study of the San Quentin News, which is a media organization established and operated by incarcerated individuals within San Quentin State Prison. The overarching objective of this study is to elucidate the positive roles played by media communication in fostering personal recovery in both spiritual and social dimensions, while also assessing the transformative influence of media communication. To undertake this research, a methodological approach rooted in quantitative research has been employed. The study independently crafted a questionnaire, which was subsequently disseminated within the precincts of San Quentin prison. This questionnaire was administered to individuals who had previously been engaged in contributing to the San Quentin News. In pursuit of investigating the impact of media on individual recovery, this academic study concludes that media plays a predominantly positive role in the recovery process across various psychological and societal dimensions. This assertion finds support in the case study presented within this paper, highlighting the substantial restorative potential of media, especially within the context of the correctional system.