Amanda Puan Muthia, Hipolitus Kristoforus Kewuel, Dian Karinawati Imron, Hamamah Hamamah
This study explores justice-involved women with a history of recidivism in Indonesia, developing meaning on correctional skill development programs. Drawing on Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), this research explores the narratives of ten justice-involved women. Findings reveal four themes: (1) Reconstructing Identity and Building Cultural Capital, (2) Ambivalence Toward Skill Development Programs, (3) Limited Facilities and Feelings of Powerlessness, and (4) Shadow of Crisis and Post-Release Uncertainty. While some women find purpose, empowerment, and solidarity through the activities, others view them as institutional obligations and question their benefit. This study highlights the need for gender-responsive, socially supported, and contextually grounded rehabilitation. © 2026 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Department of Art and Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia; Research Center for Social Welfare, Village, and Connectivity, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia (BRIN), Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Language and Literature, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
