Custody to community : How young people cope with release

Hazel, N; Bateman, T

Abstract

This report identifies a gap in knowledge about the way young people experience the transition from custody back into the community. The early days to weeks following release can be an overwhelmingly stressful experience for young people, while some navigate this period relatively smoothly, the dominant theme is that young people find it hard to cope and feel disorientated when adjusting to life in the community. This relates to adjustments to the sudden change in environment and life regime, and the renegotiation of relationships. The report identifies recommendations for practitioners and policy makers to ease the transition process in order to allow for longer-term success in resettlement.

Citation

Hazel, N., & Bateman, T. (2015). Custody to community : How young people cope with release. London

• Other Type: Other
• Publication Date: Feb 17, 2015
• Deposit Date: Jun 12, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 22, 2017
• Keywords: Re-entry, resettlement, stress, trauma, custody, children, youth, young offender, prison, young offender institution, transition
• Related Public URLs: http://www.beyondyouthcustody.net/resources/publications/custody-community-young-people-cope-release-research-report/; http://www.beyondyouthcustody.net/
• Additional Information: Projects : Beyond Youth Custody