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Community Reintegration of Ex-Prisoners: Type and Degree of Change in Variables Influencing Successful Reintegration
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Assessment of the type and degree of change in reintegration variables over time in ex-prisoners indicates that current health ratings and several indicators of drug use were significantly different over the three measurement phases.Abstract:
Community reintegration of ex-prisoners is an important issue in efforts to reduce recidivism. The present study examined the multiple, complex, and dynamic nature of variables influencing successful reintegration by assessing the type and degree of change in reintegration variables over time. Participants were 79 adult prisoners (54 male, 25 female) who completed a prerelease questionnaire 1 month before their release, which focused on prison-related variables, participant background, and anticipated conditions upon release. A postrelease questionnaire was administered to the same participants at 1-4 weeks and 3-4 months postrelease, focusing on the quality of life conditions experienced following release. Results indicate that current health ratings and several indicators of drug use were significantly different over the three measurement phases. Ratings of employment and housing stability, finance, and social support were unchanged over the postrelease period. Theoretical implications of the present investigation for reintegration theory are discussed, together with practical applications.read more
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Is Employment Associated With Reduced Recidivism? The Complex Relationship Between Employment and Crime
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The process of offender reintegration: Perceptions of what helps prisoners reenter society:
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