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    The role of family support in the rehabilitation of prisoners at Remand Prisosn Kampala, Luzira
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-04-15) Rebecca Nakimbugwe
    This qualitative aimed to investigate the role of family support in the rehabilitation of prisoners in Uganda's Remand Prison Kampala, Luzira. The study focused on three main objectives: to explore the role of financial support from the family, to examine the role of social support from the family, and to investigate the role of emotional support from the family in the rehabilitation of prisoners. The study was also informed by the theory of social support and the theory of rehabilitation. The qualitative research approach was used as the basis for the study. The study involved 15 prisoners who participated in semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, as well as 15 prisoners' families who participated in questionnaire administration. Findings showed that financial support from the family contributed to the rehabilitation of prisoners, while the role of social support from the family contributed to the maintenance of prisoners' social identity. The role of emotional support from the family also contributed significantly to the rehabilitation of prisoners. Overall, the findings suggest that family support plays a multidimensional role in shaping prisoner’s rehabilitation process.