Rehabilitation and Re-entry Programmes for Justice-Involved Individuals and Their Effectiveness in Social...

Area of Science:

• Criminology
• Public Health
• Social Work

Background:

• Prison rehabilitation and community re-entry programs are crucial for post-release adaptation.
• These programs aim to facilitate successful reintegration of justice-involved individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and assess the effectiveness of various prison and community-based rehabilitation and re-entry programs.
• To evaluate their impact on reducing recidivism and improving social reintegration.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of 2,333 papers, with 34 studies included.
• Analysis focused on psychosocial health, healthcare access, vocational training, parenting, and relationship skills.

Main Results:

• Psychosocial and health interventions were effective in reducing recidivism.
• Vocational interventions positively impacted behavior but yielded mixed results for recidivism and social reintegration.

Conclusions:

• Interventions should consider individual needs, characteristics, and societal factors for continuity and long-term impact.
• Tailored approaches are essential for effective rehabilitation and successful community re-entry.