Van Hout, M, Madroumi, R, Hoey, W, Sylvester, U, Peter, S and Ivan, C ‘What is optimal integrated multi-agency Throughcare?’: a global e-Delphi consensus study defining core components of effective rehabilitation and reintegration programming. Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice. ISSN 2056-3841 (Accepted)

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Abstract

Purpose: The global prison population has reached its highest level to date (11.5 million), with comparative data on recidivism unavailable. Despite the global shift away from punitive and toward rehabilitative approaches, reintegration programming (Throughcare) is limited, ill-resourced or nonexistent in many countries. Design/methodology/approach: We conducted a global e-Delphi consensus study of professionals working in prison and correctional services to define critical components of effective rehabilitation and reintegration programming. Consensus was defined a priori as 70% or more participants scoring an outcome from seven to nine and fewer than 15% scoring it one to three. Findings: Following a call for expression of interest circulated to the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) member list (n=7282), 175 members agreed to partake in the e-Delphi rounds. In Round One 130 individuals completed an online survey where 35 statements were scored by importance, each with opportunity to provide written feedback. 33 statements exceeded the set threshold of consensus. Written feedback supported refinement and further development of statements in Round Two. 108 individuals completed Round Two. 39 out of the 40 statements exceeded the set threshold of consensus. Practical implications: Consensus statements are useful to provide a shared understanding for interagency Throughcare partnerships, to inform national prison policies, and to expand prison and support staff capacity building and programmes all over the world. Originality: To date, this is the first known attempt to elicit consensus from a broad range of professionals working in the field of prison and correctional services on core components of effective rehabilitation and reintegration programming.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1602 Criminology; 1801 Law
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV8301 Penology. Prisons. Corrections
Divisions:	Psychology (new Sep 2019) Public Health Institute
Publisher:	Emerald
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	06 Sep 2023 09:49
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2023 09:49
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/21209

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