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Pre- and post-release social work interventions and practices with releasees – a literature review

Year: 2026

Type: review

Abstract: This literature review focuses on finding social work practices that have proven successful in terms of desistance and reintegration into society. In this context, both professional social work practices and social support provided by other actors were examined. In this scoping literature review, the data consist of peer-reviewed articles, which were searched using the PRISMA protocol. The data were synthesized using theory-driven realistic synthesis. Findings indicate that social work among people who have a history of crime is holistic, multidimensional and multiprofessional work. Intensive and tailored individual support, and strength and wellbeing-based interventions and methods anchored in communities are important.

Source: Nordic Social Work Research

DOI: 10.1080/2156857x.2026.2747302

Authors: Mari Suonio, Katja Surakka, Tarja Juvonen, Timo Toikko

Institutions: University of Eastern Finland, Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7221678950

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