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David J Harding¹, Jessica J B Wyse², Cheyney Dobson²

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Former prisoners face significant economic insecurity. Combining employment or public benefits with family support is crucial for meeting basic needs and achieving stability.

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Area of Science:

Sociology
Criminology
Economics

Background:

Former prisoners experience high economic insecurity.
Barriers include employment challenges and difficulties accessing public assistance.

Purpose of the Study:

Examine pathways to economic security for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Investigate how basic needs are met and upward mobility is achieved over time.

Main Methods:

Unique qualitative data from in-depth, unstructured interviews.
Longitudinal study following participants over two to three years.

Main Results:

Significant struggles to meet basic needs (shelter, food).
Economic security achieved when employment/benefits are combined with familial social support.
Sustained security rarely achieved without strong social support or long-term public benefits.
A few individuals leveraged support into upward mobility and economic independence.

Conclusions:

Familial social support is a critical factor in achieving economic stability for former prisoners.
Policy interventions should consider integrated approaches combining employment, benefits, and social support.
Understanding these processes is vital for reducing recidivism and promoting successful reintegration.