Prisoner release support
Alternative labels
Post-prison release
Pre-release programs for prisoners
After-prison support
Reintegration support
Pre-release support
Evaluation
Process evaluation of the Justice Housing Program
This report presents the findings from a process evaluation of the Justice Housing Program (JHP). JHP provides transitional accommodation for detainees exiting prison, who are assessed as suitable for independent, shared living. JHP is designed to assist clients in finding more permanent accommodation, as well as linking them to community services and other support networks.
Discussion paper
Prison employment services for First Nations peoples: discussion paper
The Australian Government is looking for new ways to support First Nations people who have been incarcerated to connect with employment services and assist them to move into work. This discussion paper and consultation guide have been released to assist people in providing feedback.
Report
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) women in prison: pre-prison experiences and post-release reintegration
This research examines pre-prison experiences and post-release needs for the reintegration of CALD women in NSW prisons back into society. It also seeks to create an increased understanding of the needs of CALD women prisoners and to provide information for prison and stakeholders providing social services.
Report
People with disability transitioning from prison and their pathways into homelessness
There is a significant evidence and policy gap in understanding and responding to post-release homelessness for people with disability. This rapid evidence review found a limited number of studies that were directly relevant to the research questions, indicating further research is needed that explicitly examines homelessness for justice-involved people with disability.
Evaluation
Evaluation of NSW community-based mental health programs: Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Plus
The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Plus (HASI Plus) is a program for people with severe mental illness and significant difficulties managing day to day living. The Ministry commissioned the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) to evaluate the HASI Plus program. This is the report of the evaluation.