Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 12, 2025

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
Published on: May 31, 2019
Establishing best-practice statements for post-custody community transition: Insights from a modified Delphi study
Tazeen Majeed1, Jo Taylor1, Erica Breuer1
1School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Developing standardized best practices and terminology for Transitional and Post-Release Support Programs (TPSP) is crucial for effective reintegration support for individuals exiting custody. This study provides 40 statements to improve program design and service delivery.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Criminology
Background:
- Support programs for individuals transitioning from custody to community are fragmented.
- Lack of unified terminology, design, and delivery hinders effectiveness.
- Need for consensus on best practices in transitional and post-release support.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish agreed-upon terminology for transitional and post-release support.
- Promote consensus on best practices for programs and services.
- Enhance the design, delivery, and evaluation of support for individuals exiting custody.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a modified two-phased Delphi methodology.
- Involved 160 national and international subject experts, knowledge holders, and individuals with lived experience.
- Employed purposive sampling for participant selection.
Main Results:
- Generated 40 best-practice statements adaptable to various program contexts.
- Introduced the umbrella term 'Transitional and Post-Release Support Programs (TPSP)'.
- Clarified key themes including terminology, program aims, principles, phased approaches, funding, and evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Advocates for a value-based, human rights-aligned approach in TPSP.
- Standardized terminology and best practices promote humane language and cohesive service provision.
- Aims to streamline discourse and improve support for individuals exiting custody.
More Related Videos
07:56Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
Published on: September 19, 2019
08:13Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion
Published on: January 20, 2019
Related Concept Videos
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Parenting Styles
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
Discharge Summary Forms
Here's a detailed look at the key components and guidelines for preparing a discharge summary:
Restorative Care
Modeling in Therapy
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
Relationship Formation