Watersport and juvenile criminal justice: social projects for individual and community well-being

Abstract

Background:Intervention projects in social and psychological fields envisage actions aimed at creating a network not only among institutions and informal support but also an opportunity for the promotion of well-being, individuals and communities. Methods:This project was based on an active and individual-centered approach that involved in 2020, 6 young people from the Palermo Juvenile Prison, involving their awareness and participation in planned activities that involved the use of a water sport (snorkeling) to offer them an opportunity for change. Results:The adoption of watersport has been a successful methodology, as they are based on sharing standards, individual responsibility and mutual respect. Conclusions:This type of watersports intervention is an initiative that no juvenile prison has resorted to despite the positive effects on the well-being of the participants and, consequently, of the community.