ABSTRACT

The Criminal Spin theory focuses on a process, through which an individual experiences decreased feelings of self-control and empathy, along with increased criminal activity and self-centeredness. The different types of criminal spins (acute, chronic) and their levels (individual, group) are discussed in a familial context. This article focuses on the chronic group spin and its conceptual contribution to understanding the experiences of prisoners’ family members. A study of 27 members of prisoners’ nuclear families in Israel (i.e., parents and siblings) revealed that the imprisonment of a son or brother generates unique experiences that are similar to a group spin. An innovative angle to the theory referred to as the “familial spin” and its potential theoretical, social, and practical ramifications are discussed. Finally, positive criminology is suggested as a balanced approach that allows social acceptance and assists in preventing spin escalations and maintaining family members’ engagement with society and its values.

摘要

犯罪旋转理论侧重于一个过程，通过这个过程，个人体验到自我控制和同理心的感觉减少，同时犯罪活动和自我中心的增加。在家庭背景下讨论了不同类型的犯罪自旋（急性、慢性）及其水平（个人、群体）。本文侧重于长期群体旋转及其对理解囚犯家庭成员经历的概念贡献。一项针对以色列囚犯核心家庭（即父母和兄弟姐妹）的 27 名成员的研究表明，监禁儿子或兄弟会产生类似于集体旋转的独特经历。讨论了被称为“家庭旋转”的理论的创新角度及其潜在的理论、社会和实践后果。最后，