Abstract
Of the 700 offenders that are released from prison each year, seven in ten will be rearrested. There are a number of barriers face by released offenders that inhibit their successful reentry. These barriers include: mental health illness, limited work experience, lower education, substance abuse, lack of transportation, homelessness and poverty strain of family ties and/or close relationships. This paper explores the impact of social support on recidivism rates through a systematic review of the literature surrounding prosocial support. The implications for social work practice and research are also discussed.
Notes
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Thesis Completion
2014
Semester
Spring
Advisor
Lawrence, Shawn
Degree
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
College
College of Health and Public Affairs
Department
Social Work
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs; Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic; Education
Format
Identifier
CFH0004627
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
McDaniel, Kimber, "Recidivism Prevention Through Prosocial Support: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research" (2014). HIM 1990-2015. 1598.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1598