@article{ref1,
title="A real gap: consequences of removing reintegration support in Tasmania, Australia",
journal="Critical criminology",
year="2023",
author="Herrlander Birgerson, E. and Dwyer, A.",
volume="31",
number="1",
pages="203-221",
abstract="As Australian imprisonment and recidivism rates continue to rise, it is increasingly important to better understand how to support &quot;returning citizens&quot; to adequately prepare them for post-release life. Using a case study approach focused on service provider perspectives, this article examines the consequences of removing a transitional accommodation support service on service providers and returning citizens. Participants highlighted significant consequences, such as: gaps in services; lack of support and housing; persons remaining in the system unnecessarily; persons being released without transitional support or accommodation; health implications; loss of relationships and trust; and suicide of returned citizens. Drawing on critical criminological theory, we argue that the most significant consequence was the loss of &quot;floating support&quot;--which involves a case worker who brokers support between agencies working with a single client--that was integrated into the program. Study findings suggest serious consequences of government decisions to defund programs in this sector. © 2022, The Author(s).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1205-8629",
doi="10.1007/s10612-022-09631-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10612-022-09631-2"
}