TY  - JOUR
AB  - 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.
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
SN  - 2050-8794
DO  - 10.1108/JFP-06-2016-0027
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/JFP-06-2016-0027
AU  - Tarpey Emma
AU  - Friend Hannah
PY  - 2016
Y1  - 2016/01/01
TI  - A place to call home: perspectives on offender community reintegration
T2  - Journal of Forensic Practice
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 283
EP  - 291
Y2  - 2024/04/26
ER  -