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A longitudinal mixed methods social network analysis to evaluate a peer-led housing program for older men returning
Brandy F Henry1, Derek A Kreager2, Joy Gray2
1Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. BrandyHenry@psu.edu.
Health & Justice
|August 16, 2025
Summary
This study evaluates a peer-led housing program for formerly incarcerated older men, finding it enhances social ties and may improve health and reduce recidivism. The program uses network principles to support reintegration.
Area of Science:
- Social Gerontology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- A novel peer-led housing program is evaluated for older men transitioning from prison.
- The program focuses on building social ties, departing from traditional correctional models.
- It utilizes network alteration principles to examine health and justice outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a peer-led housing program for formerly incarcerated older men.
- To examine the program's impact on health, social outcomes, and recidivism.
- To understand the interpersonal mechanisms driving intervention effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal mixed-methods approach combining social network analysis and implementation science.
- Collection of dynamic network data, behavioral health/social data, and qualitative interviews.
- Comparison with an untreated matched sample for 6- and 12-month post-release outcomes.
Main Results:
- Pre-implementation findings highlight program design rooted in peer support, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice.
- The program aims to foster responsibility and facilitate reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Evaluation focuses on mental health, substance use, stress, well-being, financial security, housing, and recidivism.
Conclusions:
- Community program evaluation is crucial for understanding real-world intervention effectiveness.
- This mixed-methods evaluation will offer insights into a network-based program's support for older, formerly incarcerated men.
- Findings may inform the development of future reentry services.
Keywords:
HousingImplementation scienceIncarcerationMental healthMixed methodsPeer supportProgram evaluationReentrySocial networksSubstance useMore Related Videos
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