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Sesen Negash1, Klancy Chung1, Eman Tadros2
1San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|December 22, 2025
Summary
Family services are vital for reuniting formerly incarcerated individuals with their families, but access remains a significant challenge. This study explores the experiences of men re-entering society and their views on family therapy to improve support systems.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Incarceration significantly impacts family structures and dynamics.
- Access to family services, crucial for successful reintegration, is often limited for individuals post-release.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perspectives of formerly incarcerated men on family-based services, specifically family therapy.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to accessing and utilizing these services during the re-entry process.
Main Methods:
- Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight men recently released from incarceration.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: awareness of family therapy, access obstacles, therapeutic needs/goals, and suggestions for service improvement.
- Participants expressed varied beliefs about family therapy and highlighted significant barriers to accessing it.
Conclusions:
- Family therapy holds potential for supporting reunification, but systemic barriers hinder its use.
- Recommendations are provided for re-entry service providers and therapists to enhance accessibility and effectiveness of family-focused interventions.
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