소년원 자원봉사 상담자들의 현장 경험에 관한 질적 연구

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This study explores the experiences of volunteer counselors in the closedenvironment of juvenile reformatories. In-depth interviews with seven veterancounselors were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. The analysisyielded five main categories: ‘Unfamiliarity and Fear at the Threshold of Counseling,’‘Sowing Seeds of Trust by Crossing Boundaries,’ ‘Expanding PerspectiveEncountering Inmates’ Lives,’ ‘Meaning of Existence in Minute Changes,’ and ‘IdentityRedefined Through Counseling.’ The results confirm that volunteer counseling is adynamic process of mutual growth and deep self-reflection, rather than a simpleone-time intervention. Counselors experienced internal transformation while evolvingalongside clients. These findings emphasize the necessity of systematic support toenhance the continuity of correctional counseling. The study provides fundamentaldata for developing education programs and institutional frameworks. It highlights theimportance of a sustainable counseling ecosystem in the justice

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