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The article critically examines the role of belonging in the context of penal pain and imprisonment.

From Liberty to Belonging: Rethinking the Pain of Punishment

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This article examines how threats to belonging impact suffering in incarceration, suggesting new approaches to sentencing.

The article critically examines the role of belonging in the context of penal pain and imprisonment.
Utilizes empirical insights from criminology and social psychology
Challenges existing assumptions about deprivation of liberty as the main source of suffering
Advocates for recognizing belonging as a fundamental right in custodial settings
Argues that suffering in incarceration is largely due to threats to the need to belong
Suggests that current sentencing practices should prioritize social needs
Proposes a shift in understanding humane imprisonment to include the protection of belonging

Federica Coppola (2026) studied this question.

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This article examines how threats to belonging impact suffering in incarceration, suggesting new approaches to sentencing.

The article critically examines the role of belonging in the context of penal pain and imprisonment.
Utilizes empirical insights from criminology and social psychology
Challenges existing assumptions about deprivation of liberty as the main source of suffering
Advocates for recognizing belonging as a fundamental right in custodial settings
Argues that suffering in incarceration is largely due to threats to the need to belong
Suggests that current sentencing practices should prioritize social needs
Proposes a shift in understanding humane imprisonment to include the protection of belonging

Federica Coppola (2026) studied this question.

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