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  • Correctional healthcare
  • Prisoner rehabilitation
  • Social support systems

Background:

  • Prison environments present unique challenges for vulnerable populations, including older prisoners and those with disabilities.
  • Effective social support systems are crucial for inmate well-being and rehabilitation.
  • Peer support programs have the potential to bridge gaps in formal support structures within correctional facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of two distinct peer social support training programs for prisoners.
  • To assess the effectiveness of training designed to equip prisoners to support older inmates and those with disabilities.
  • To gather recommendations for improving future peer support training initiatives in prisons.

Main Methods:

  • A service evaluation employing an action research approach for planning, delivery, and data collection.
  • Qualitative data collection through eleven semi-structured interviews with nine trained prisoner peer supporters and two prison staff members.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews to identify key findings and inform recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Prisoner trainees reported positive reception of the peer social support training.
  • Outcomes included increased peer social support, enhanced relationships with vulnerable inmates, and improved self-esteem (social capital) among trainees.
  • Effective teamworking was observed among the peer support workers.

Conclusions:

  • The peer social support training programs were deemed a successful intervention, effectively preparing prisoners for support roles.
  • Recommendations emphasize involving experienced peer supporters in training and recruitment, and formalizing roles with job descriptions.
  • Enhancing the peer social support worker role can further improve outcomes within the prison system.