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This article is the first qualitative systematic review of studies examining the barriers and facilitators to male sex offenders reintegration from prison or secure care into the community. A search of 16 electronic databases produced 14,218 potential sources, which, after screening, resulted in 79 articles for inclusion. Papers were included if they used qualitative research methods about the barriers, facilitators, perceptions, experiences, and attitudes toward community reintegration from prison or secure care for men convicted of sexual offenses. Included papers were critically appraised and the findings were thematically synthesized. The findings identified that formal and cultural aspects of reintegration, such as probation services, stigmatization, and registration, were the three largest barriers that men faced upon their release, with stability aspects, such as positive relationships, religion, and support groups, being key facilitators to their successful reintegration. The implications for future research, and policy and practice, including prioritizing risk assessment and management, offering appropriate and timely treatment and rehabilitation, educating the community, better access to housing and employment, and services adopting a collaborative approach, are discussed.
Author(s): Tuschick E, Carthy N, Wager N, Chamberlain M
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Trauma, Violence & Abuse
Year: 2024
Volume: 25
Issue: 5
Pages: 3615-3630
Print publication date: 01/12/2024
Online publication date: 28/05/2024
Acceptance date: 28/05/2024
ISSN (print): 1524-8380
ISSN (electronic): 1552-8324
URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380241254080
DOI: 10.1177/15248380241254080
