Making it Out: Supported Accommodation for Ex-Offenders - identifying effective practice

Citation

McIvor G & Taylor M (1994) Making it Out: Supported Accommodation for Ex-Offenders - identifying effective practice. University of Stirling. Department of Applied Social Science. http://www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/making-it-out-supported-accommodation-for-ex-offenders-in-scotland-identifying-effective-practice/r/a11G00000017wr6IAA

Abstract
Looks at current provision of housing and support for ex-offenders in Scotland. Assesses the needs of ex-offenders for housing and support; describes three different projects providing supported accommodation; explores the nature of the support provided; surveys what is available in addition to supported accommodation; discusses the framework for provision nationally and locally; examines the effectiveness of projects and makes recommendations for policy and practice.

Keywords
housing; needs; offenders; social care provision; surveys; ex-offenders

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Professor Gillian McIvor

Emeritus Professor, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology