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From a corrections-based therapeutic community to residential community reentry: A qualitative study of offenders’ lived experiences

Harvey, Carole Lynn
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1322621967

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2011, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Social Work.
During the past several decades, there have been increasing efforts to identify ‘what works’ in corrections so that recidivism can be reduced. However, studies exploring the metaphorical ‘black box’ of reentry remain limited. This qualitative, grounded theory, research project sought to understand the lived experiences of offenders who are reentering their residential communities after graduating from a corrections-based therapeutic community. Twenty-five men and women were recruited from therapeutic communities in two prison-based and two community-based correctional facilities. The participants reentered residential communities in seven counties in Ohio. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and the constant comparative method was used to analyze emerging data. In the final stage of data analysis, themes were organized under the therapeutic community experience and the reentry experience. A negative case is also discussed. Findings indicate that the therapeutic community modality is viable and prepares offenders for reentry. TC emphasizes a transfer of learning so that offenders can apply newly acquired knowledge and skills successfully as they adapt to their residential communities. However, it is also important for residential communities to provide health and social services as well as social support to meet individuals’ needs and facilitate their continuing development.
Bette Speziale, PhD (Advisor)
Rudolph Alexander, Jr., PhD (Committee Member)
Virginia Richardson, PhD (Committee Member)
247 p.
Social Work
therapeutic community; grounded theory; offender; reentry; relational theory

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  • Harvey, C. L. (2011). From a corrections-based therapeutic community to residential community reentry: A qualitative study of offenders’ lived experiences [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1322621967

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Harvey, Carole. From a corrections-based therapeutic community to residential community reentry: A qualitative study of offenders’ lived experiences. 2011. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1322621967.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Harvey, Carole. "From a corrections-based therapeutic community to residential community reentry: A qualitative study of offenders’ lived experiences." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1322621967

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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