ERIC Number: EJ844531
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 25
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Variables Affecting Successful Reintegration as Perceived by Offenders and Professionals
Graffam, Joe; Shinkfield, Alison; Lavelle, Barbara; McPherson, Wenda
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, v40 n1-2 p147-171 2004
Six broad domains were identified as influencing reintegration of ex-offenders including personal conditions, social network/environment, accommodation, criminal justice system, rehabilitation and counselling support, and employment and training support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 offenders and 22 professionals from criminal justice, accommodation, employment support, and rehabilitation program sectors. Participants were asked to identify variables within each domain that affect success or failure of offenders in making a positive life transition. Identified variables included a readiness to change, achieving stable housing and obtaining employment, avoiding illegal activity and complying with mandatory reporting, remaining free of dependency, and addressing basic education and training needs. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Rehabilitation Programs, Criminals, Juvenile Justice, Predictor Variables, Interviews, Social Adjustment, Influences, Attitude Measures, Caregiver Attitudes, Telephone Surveys, Critical Incidents Method, Correctional Rehabilitation
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Language: English
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