Ward, J.; Cracknell, M.

‘Prisoners abroad’ resettlement service: Housing security and lessons for probation

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Ward, J. and Cracknell, M. 2023. ‘Prisoners abroad’ resettlement service: Housing security and lessons for probation. Probation Quarterly. 27, pp. 21-25. https://doi.org/10.54006/nkmv7477

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Title	‘Prisoners abroad’ resettlement service: Housing security and lessons for probation
Authors	Ward, J. and Cracknell, M.
Abstract	This paper reports from a small-scale qualitative study involving people imprisoned overseas and supported by the resettlement service ‘Prisoners’ Abroad’ following deportation to the UK. A key focus of Prisoners’ Abroad resettlement work is assisting ‘returnees’ into secure accommodation and to retain housing tenancies over the longer-term in efforts to prevent homelessness. The centrality of housing from the perspectives of both the service users and Prisoners Abroad staff provide important insights and lessons for wider probation practice. Without a housing base, people lack the certainty and stability needed to address practical and emotional issues typically experienced after prison. Moreover, to establish the requisites for everyday functioning so that moving forward can be achieved.
Sustainable Development Goals	16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University Theme	Health & Wellbeing
Publisher	Probation Institute
Journal	Probation Quarterly
ISSN	2752-6933
Print	14 Mar 2023
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Deposited	16 Mar 2023
Accepted	09 Mar 2023
Output status	Published
Publisher's version	PQ27_21-25.pdf License CC BY 4.0
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Copyright Statement	Probation Quarterly is published with an open access licence (CC BY 4.0).
Web address (URL)	https://www.probation-institute.org/s/PQ27.pdf
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.54006/nkmv7477
Language	English

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