Developing a Theory of Social Work to Support Restorative Potential in the Transformation of Antisocial Behaviour in Institutionalised Youth

Provider

Czech Science Foundation

Programme

Standard projects

Call for proposals

SGA0202600001

Main participants

Masarykova univerzita / Fakulta sociálních studií

Contest type

VS - Public tender

Contract ID

26-22007S

Project name in Czech

Developing a Theory of Social Work to Support Restorative Potential in the Transformation of Antisocial Behaviour in Institutionalised Youth

Annotation in Czech

This research focuses on formulating a new social work theory that elucidates the mechanisms influencing antisocial behavior in young people with incarcerated parents through the previously undefined concept of restorative potential. Restorative potential offers an innovative perspective on the transformation process from antisocial to prosocial behavior, emphasizing the individual's ability to take responsibility for their actions, restore disrupted relationships, and reintegrate into society. This concept is grounded in the integration of insights from psychology, social work, and criminology, utilizing the capability approach to analyze how personal, social, and structural factors affect the ability of young people with delinquent histories to mobilize their restorative potential and transition to prosocial behavior. The objective is to develop a theoretical framework that provides a conceptual foundation for future empirical studies and enhances scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying the transformation of antisocial behavior in this group of youths.

R&D category

ZV - Basic research

OECD FORD - main branch

50403 - Social topics (Women´s and gender studies; Social issues; Family studies; Social work)

OECD FORD - secondary branch

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OECD FORD - another secondary branch

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CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)

AO - Sociology, demography

Realization period - beginning

Jan 1, 2026

Realization period - end

Dec 31, 2028

Project status

Z - Beginning multi-year project

Latest support payment

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Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Data delivery code

CEP26-GA0-GA-R

Data delivery date

May 6, 2026

Total approved costs

4,739 thou. CZK

Public financial support

4,739 thou. CZK

Other public sources

0 thou. CZK

Non public and foreign sources

0 thou. CZK