Exploring the Relevance of Perceived Social Climate in Juvenile Secure Settings: A Scoping Review Protocol

Total institutions, like prisons and forensic treatment facilities, are separated from wider society and operate under strict rules, significantly shaping the lives of those within them. Various studies highlight the impact of social climate on prisoners' and patients' well-being, treatment motivation, behavior, and recidivism. A positive social climate is linked to better mental health, reduced misconduct, and lower reoffending rates. However, research on the social climate of these institutions remains fragmented in definitions and underlying factors. The planned scoping review aims to provide an overview of existing literature on social climate in juvenile secure settings, focusing on definitions, survey methods, and findings.