{"title":"The Effect of Nine-in-One-Drawing Therapy on Anxiety, Depression, and Psychological Resilience of Community Correction Objects.","authors":"Yang Liu, Zili Zhang, Feng Chen","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231170115","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231170115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Investigate the effect of Nine-in-one-drawing therapy on anxiety, depression, and psychological resilience of community correction objects. Sixty cases of community correction objects with anxiety and depression were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, with 30 cases in each group. The conventional psychological correction methods was adopted in the control group and the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used to evaluate. In the experimental group, Nine-in-one-drawing therapy was adopted based on the correction items of the control group, and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale was used before and after intervention in the two groups for evaluation. The intervention activities in the two groups were carried out five times separately, with a duration of about 1 hour and an interval of 3 days. After the intervention, the anxiety and depression scores of the community correction objects in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the psychological resilience scores were significantly higher than those in the control group (both <i>p</i> < .05). Nine-in-one-drawing therapy can reduce the anxiety and depression of community correction objects, and improve their psychological resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1598-1610"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9431766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
McKenzie Wood, Nicole E Garrett, Douglas Routh, Michelle Jeffs
{"title":"Cycles of Neglect: A Statutory Review of State Policies Regarding Feminine Hygiene Product Provision During Incarceration.","authors":"McKenzie Wood, Nicole E Garrett, Douglas Routh, Michelle Jeffs","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251319406","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251319406","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Historically, American correctional institutions were designed for men. An increase in incarcerated females has required states to grapple with issues related to menstrual hygiene, including menstrual cycles. While the federal government requires that women and persons who menstruate in federal prisons be supplied with minimal menstrual hygiene supplies, there is no such mandate for menstruators incarcerated in state prisons. We conducted a review and analysis of state legal statutes and Department of Corrections' (DoC) policies pertaining to menstrual product provision to incarcerated individuals in the United States. We assessed state statutes and policies for product type, amount and quality, requisition process, and cost. Forty-six jurisdictions had policy between state statute or a DoC manual or handbook. Results indicate policies regarding procurement processes and amount provided were vague.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1741-1760"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Derek A Kreager, Yiwen Zhang, Deirdre O'Sullivan, Gary Zajac, Kristofer Bret Bucklen
{"title":"Bridge Over Troubled Waters? Certified Recovery Specialist Support and Community Reentry: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Derek A Kreager, Yiwen Zhang, Deirdre O'Sullivan, Gary Zajac, Kristofer Bret Bucklen","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251322824","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251322824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peer support services, including certified recovery specialists (CRSs), have been of increasing interest to treatment scholars. However, if and how such services assist justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders during community reentry is less understood. This pilot study provided CRS services to both reentrants and their family members during the transition from close custody confinement to community supervision, a perilous period in which risks of relapse and rearrest peak. Post-intervention interviews with nine of fifteen recruited reentrants and four of five recruited family members in central Pennsylvania were analyzed using iterative thematic coding. Participants perceived CRS services as essential for the reentry and recovery process. Interviewees identified CRS's lived experience, advocacy, availability, empathy, and family outreach as key mechanisms of recovery success. These results highlight the importance of CRS services for recovery capital during the community reentry transition.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1761-1780"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12287548/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jennifer S Wong, Kia Neilsen, Kelsey Gushue, Chelsey Lee
{"title":"The Effects of Halfway Houses on Criminal Recidivism: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Jennifer S Wong, Kia Neilsen, Kelsey Gushue, Chelsey Lee","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251327574","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251327574","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Halfway houses operate as a form of community supervision, offering a unique opportunity for individuals who have offended to receive housing, support, and other resources to aid in navigating the challenges of re-entry from closed custody. Despite being controversial in the eyes of the public, they have long been viewed by stakeholders as a worthwhile intervention. However, existing literature presents mixed findings on their utility. The current study provides a systematic review and meta-analysis of nine studies providing 17 effect sizes on the effects of halfway houses on recidivism. Findings indicate that halfway houses do not result in any differences for treatment versus comparison group participants with respect to outcomes of arrest (<i>k</i> = 6), conviction (<i>k</i> = 5), or incarceration (<i>k</i> = 6). Additional research is needed to inform best practices for structure and services, and how best to respond to differing participant needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1781-1804"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12287555/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toward a Practice Framework for Throughcare Reintegration Programs.","authors":"Aaron Hart, Karen Gelb, Marietta Martinovic","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231168688","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231168688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Practice frameworks for programs supporting people to transition between prison and community are a critical resource for service agencies, researchers and policy makers. Although reintegration programs are often commissioned with reference to Risk-Needs-Responsivity and the Good Lives Model, these frameworks lack specificity for practical program design. Following recent meta-theoretical guidelines, we articulate a practice framework for reintegration programs over three levels: (1) principles and values; (2) knowledge related assumptions; and (3) intervention guidelines. Level 1 is drawn from the capability approach, which frames the goal of increasing the substantive freedom of individuals. Level 2 is drawn from desistance theory, which grounds claims that sustained cessation of offending is enabled by changes in people's self-labels and narrative, relationships with friends and family, access to resources, and community participation. Level 3 is drawn from throughcare service design and structures practice into seven domains. This framework has potential to reduce rates of reincarceration.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1579-1597"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9784691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Snehasish Tripathy, Alisha Lakhani, Mohammed Saifuddin, Sapna Negi, Shravya Devi Gurram, Nicole Elsie Fletcher, Mohammed Mohammed Nour, Vini Mehta
{"title":"Assessing the Landscape for PrEP Provisions in Prisons: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Snehasish Tripathy, Alisha Lakhani, Mohammed Saifuddin, Sapna Negi, Shravya Devi Gurram, Nicole Elsie Fletcher, Mohammed Mohammed Nour, Vini Mehta","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251320376","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251320376","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review aims to review awareness and willingness for PrEP use in the prison complex and the factors influencing PrEP uptake among people incarcerated in state or federal prisons. We searched MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE, and Scopus for relevant articles. Qualitative or quantitative studies focusing on incarcerated population, and outcome measures such as knowledge, willingness, or influencing factors for PrEP uptake were included. A narrative method was used to summarise the findings. Inmates' knowledge of PrEP was very low. Inmates who were briefly introduced to PrEP showed a favourable attitude and willingness toward it. However, low-risk perception of HIV, fear of stigma, jail policies, low priority to health overall, appointment issues, transportation problems, depression, substance misuse, and budgetary limitations after release were perceived as barriers to its uptake and continuation. PrEP is a much-needed HIV prevention strategy for the incarcerated population. However, removing the structural and social obstacles to sustained adherence is imperative.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1726-1740"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tess Patterson, Richard Egan, Julien Gross, Jessica Leov, Linda Hobbs, David La Rooy
{"title":"Mentoring: A Traditional Cook Island Approach to Support Men.","authors":"Tess Patterson, Richard Egan, Julien Gross, Jessica Leov, Linda Hobbs, David La Rooy","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231172638","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231172638","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study examines a unique Cook Island approach to the rehabilitation and support of men, particularly those who have been convicted of criminal offending or who are experiencing other mental health or interpersonal difficulties. The culturally appropriate method of enabling change is offered via a community-based 24-hr mentoring system to support men. Run by men, the program is based on traditional Pacific ways of male mentoring in which one man helps another. This study examines the male mentoring program via qualitative analyses of semi-structured interviews. Seven men who had experienced mentoring and six mentors who deliver the program describe the mentoring system and their experiences. The study identifies several perceived benefits or themes in relation to the program. The unique Cook Islands' male mentoring program is viewed as beneficial in that it allows males to be open and supported to make change to be re-absorbed into the community, have healthy functioning, and reduce re-offending via the ongoing supportive care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1611-1626"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12287546/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9453913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recalibrating the Scale: Internal/External Locus of Control Among Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence.","authors":"Merav Rabinovich, Lea Kacen","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251366308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251366308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this preliminary study, we investigated components of internal/external locus of control (LOC) in five case studies of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators. Inter-category relationship analysis was used to explore the men's lived experiences through 10 in-depth interviews (two per case study). Findings revealed that (1) an external LOC enables violent individuals to indirectly express internal information by creating emotional distance, and (2) an internal LOC acts as a protective factor against violent behavior, especially when internal outcomes are attributed to internal factors. We suggest expanding the LOC measure and propose treatment strategies to enhance internal LOC among IPV perpetrators. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of factors influencing IPV perpetration and identifies potential turning points for intervention through externally focused narratives.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251366308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Fatherhood Attitudes and Substance Use Among Incarcerated Fathers.","authors":"Eman Tadros, Jixuan Zhao, Brooke Tindall","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251363984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251363984","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the United States, high incarceration rates disproportionately affect marginalized communities, exacerbating challenges for disadvantaged families. This study explores the relationship between substance use and fatherhood attitudes among incarcerated fathers to inform interventions that promote familial well-being. Using data from the Multi-site Family Study on Incarceration (MFS-IP), the study analyzes the fatherhood attitudes and substance use history of 1,047 incarcerated fathers. Findings reveal a significant negative correlation between substance use and positive fatherhood attitudes. Additionally, child-father contact emerged as a key moderating factor in this relationship. Despite substance use histories, fathers generally held positive attitudes toward fatherhood, challenging societal stereotypes. These results highlight the need for tailored interventions during incarceration to address the unique needs of incarcerated fathers. The study contributes to a better understanding of the complex dynamics between fatherhood, incarceration, substance use, and father-child relationships, offering clinical insights and recommendations for future research and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251363984"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jack Tomlin, Alison Romero, Maria Zamorano, Mel Jordan, Shelley Turner, Sarah Kilbane
{"title":"Systematic Review of Forensic Mental Health Patients on Conditional Discharge: Part Two - Qualitative Findings Using a Desistance Lens.","authors":"Jack Tomlin, Alison Romero, Maria Zamorano, Mel Jordan, Shelley Turner, Sarah Kilbane","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251357614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251357614","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper describes the qualitative findings of a systematic literature review of research on patients on conditional discharge from forensic mental health services in England and Wales (part two of two). In total, 15 qualitative and five mixed-methods studies were included. A thematic synthesis of the findings produced familiar themes addressed in the wider desistance literature: tensions between agency and social structures; the importance of bonds to (in)formal social institutions and meaningful relationships; and the assessment of criminogenic risk factors such as substance use, antisocial peers and inadequate accommodation. We draw on the concepts of identity-desistance and relational-desistance and suggest that our findings encourage modifications or adaptations to desistance theories to better explain the experiences of forensic mental health patients (e.g., epistemic injustice, mental health stigma, shared decision-making). We discuss how insights from desistance theories can be used to support recovery in forensic mental health patients in practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251357614"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144859784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}