The significance of this study is to provide inmates with the proper resources to help them function in society to include pre-release and post-release assessments, referral to community agencies serving the needs of ex-offenders, mentoring, family and individual counseling, moral and spiritual support, substance abuse support groups, and life skills training.
What are the objectives of your study? The purpose of this qualitative/quantitative study is to explore the needs of inmates prior to release back into the community. Develop local or state- community-based corrections programs that effectively address the criminogenic needs of felony offenders. B. Theoretical Framework …show more content…
Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory and Person in Environment Perspective. Explain the major tenants of the theory and how they relate to the proposed study? Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory and person in environment perspective support the idea that changes in the societal environment have a notable influence on individuals. This framework was developed to understand what role community based programs play in reducing recidivism among ex-offenders The access to available resources, treatment, and support services post incarceration have a direct impact in the decline of recidivism