COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION FOR PRISON INMATES THROUGH MULTIMODAL SERVICE DELIVERY APPROACH-A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Submitted: February 21, 2024, Revised: February 27, 2024, Accepted: March 05, 2024 https://doi.org/10.56815/IJMRR.V3.I1.2024/129-141

Abstract

Effective reintegration of prisoners into society remains a formidable challenge for justice systems globally, characterized by multifaceted barriers such as housing inadequacies, job scarcity, healthcare disparities, and limited social support, often culminating in recidivism. The aim of this study is to analyse the available researches and to summarize the studies to provide findings on the application of multi-modal service deliveries on reintegrating prisoners into the community. The methodology included a meticulous search across prominent databases which yielded 14 pertinent studies spanning the period from 2008 to 2023, meeting the per-determined inclusion criteria. The methodological quality was ensured through adherence to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Quality Assessment Tool. A Comprehensive data encompassing population demographics, assessment tools, intervention modalities, duration, and outcomes were meticulously extracted and analyzed. A study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023415865). This systematic review assessed fourteen studies based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, identifying effective interventions for prisoner reintegration, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-Corrections Modified (DBT-CM), Buprenorphine/naloxone treatment, Patient Navigation program, and Cognitive Behavioural Suicide Program. Results indicate these programs facilitate necessary skill development for community reintegration. The review prioritized prisoner problems and needs and evaluated interventions from five prison-based programs, highlighting the efficacy of occupational therapy workshops, particularly for inmates with Intellectual Disability.