The Impact of Reentry Programs on Recidivism Among Racially Diverse Males
Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
12-1-2023 9:00 AM
End Date
12-1-2023 12:00 PM
Description
Purpose: This phenomenological study aimed to gain an understanding of dynamics revolving around recidivism and predictors for success in re-entry programs for ex-offenders.
Methods: Surveys were created, and following focus group feedback, revised and digitally shared with participants. A total of seven exoffenders and eight professionals participated in an online survey. Interviews were conducted with interested participants via Zoom. Two interviews were conducted with ex-offenders and three with professionals.
Results: Interviews were transcribed and coded using Nvivo, Emotional, and Descriptive coding. A common theme between groups indicated, a) successful reintegration is affected by a lack of resources and support once released. Individual themes for ex-offenders included a) return to previous environment increases likelihood of recidivism and b) mentorship and positive familial support post-release. Individual themes for professionals included a) internal motivation is needed for success and b) reintegrative rehabilitation uses a broad, non-individualized approach
Conclusion: The findings of this study highlighted the prospect of more "client-centered" care within prison systems to assist ex-offenders in navigating specific systemic/system-wide challenges that prevent them from reintegrating in the community post-release. This approach to reintegration could be used by OT practitioners in a forensic setting to create a cohesive structure for re-entry programs across the United States.
Recommended Citation
Decker, T., Muzik-Eversdijk, T., Ahle, C., Derival, B., Lambert, K., Listes, H., & White, C. (2023), The Impact of Reentry Programs on Recidivism Among Racially Diverse Males, Presentation, Tenth Annual Research Colloquium, https://nsuworks.nova.edu/ot_colloquium/Tenth/events/3
The Impact of Reentry Programs on Recidivism Among Racially Diverse Males
Purpose: This phenomenological study aimed to gain an understanding of dynamics revolving around recidivism and predictors for success in re-entry programs for ex-offenders.
Methods: Surveys were created, and following focus group feedback, revised and digitally shared with participants. A total of seven exoffenders and eight professionals participated in an online survey. Interviews were conducted with interested participants via Zoom. Two interviews were conducted with ex-offenders and three with professionals.
Results: Interviews were transcribed and coded using Nvivo, Emotional, and Descriptive coding. A common theme between groups indicated, a) successful reintegration is affected by a lack of resources and support once released. Individual themes for ex-offenders included a) return to previous environment increases likelihood of recidivism and b) mentorship and positive familial support post-release. Individual themes for professionals included a) internal motivation is needed for success and b) reintegrative rehabilitation uses a broad, non-individualized approach
Conclusion: The findings of this study highlighted the prospect of more "client-centered" care within prison systems to assist ex-offenders in navigating specific systemic/system-wide challenges that prevent them from reintegrating in the community post-release. This approach to reintegration could be used by OT practitioners in a forensic setting to create a cohesive structure for re-entry programs across the United States.