Contribution of moral case deliberations to the Moral Craftmanship of prison staff: A quantitative analysis

Abstract This study explores the impact of participation in a series moral case deliberations (MCD) on craftsmanship (MCS) Dutch prison staff. Between 2017–2020, ten MCDs per team were implemented three prisons (i.e., intervention group). In other control group) no implemented. We compared and group using self-developed questionnaire, administered before (pre-measurement) after (post-measurement). Results After MCDs, participants scored significantly higher 7 70 items related to MCS. On some there significant differences between various professional disciplines. Discussion Possible explanations for relatively low are discussed. A shorter validated questionnaire is needed order further MCS professionals Ethics Support Services (ESS). Conclusions There was positive development elements MCDs.