The normalization principle. A new perspective on imprisonment Comparative research on the development and interpretation of the normalization principle and its impact on the theory and practice of punishment KU Leuven
Our social welfare state is based on the fundamental idea that all people are entitled to “normal” living conditions. Nirje and Wolfensberger are the pioneers of the idea of “normalization”, in which Nirje focuses on the normalization of the living conditions of persons with disabilities and Wolfensberger argues that the social role of all deviant groups (including detainees) should be normalized.
The Act of 12 January 2005 ...