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A place to call home: perspectives on offender community reintegration
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Tarpey, Emma |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore offenders’ experiences of community reintegration facilitated by a supported housing scheme. Design/methodology/approach Data were derived from five semi-structured interviews with prolific offenders who were participating in a UK “north west housing association” scheme; a community reintegration programme for offenders released from prison. Findings Thematic analysis demonstrated four predominant themes, these were: “the decision to change”, “self-fulfilment”, “a place to call home” and “a suitable support system”. The themes are discussed in relation to the Good Lives Model. Practical implications Participation in the housing scheme was a key component of the reintegration process, which positively facilitated lifestyle change. Originality/value This research considers the often “unheard” perspectives of prolific offenders and highlights the significant role of community housing schemes in supporting successful community reintegration. |
| Starting Page | 283 |
| Ending Page | 291 |
| Page Count | 9 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1108/JFP-06-2016-0027 |
| Volume Number | 18 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/617395/15/Tarpey%20Article.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1108/JFP-06-2016-0027 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
