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What shall I do now? Released offenders' expectations for supervision upon release
1Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY 10019, USA. lgideon@jjay.cuny.edu
Summary
Recovering addicts in prison programs found that ongoing treatment and community supervision after release were crucial for rehabilitation. This continuum of care, alongside in-prison programs, significantly aids reintegration and reduces recidivism.
Area of Science:
- Addiction research
- Criminology
- Public health
Background:
- Prison-based therapeutic communities aim to reduce recidivism.
- Limited research exists on ex-inmates' perceptions of post-release support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived importance of post-release treatment and supervision for recovering addicts.
- To understand the reintegration experiences of individuals transitioning from prison-based programs.
Main Methods:
- Outcome evaluation of 39 clients from a prison-based therapeutic community.
- Semi-structured interviews focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration experiences.
Main Results:
- Clients emphasized the critical role of a continuum of care post-release.
- Community supervision and ongoing treatment were perceived as vital, complementing in-prison programs.
- Inmates reported challenges with expectations and confusion upon release.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive continuum of care, including community supervision, is essential for successful reintegration.
- Future research should explore formal support mechanisms and address post-release challenges.
- Findings suggest enhancing post-release support systems to improve outcomes for recovering addicts.
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