title: A Strengths-Based Approach to Prisoner Reentry: The Fresh Start Prisoner Reentry Program.
abstract: Scholars have called for a strengths-based approach to prisoner reentry, yet there are few available program models that outline how to integrate this approach into the current reentry program landscape. The present article highlights a strengths-based prisoner reentry program that provided services to men both pre- and post-release from prison to the community in the United States. Qualitative findings from focus groups provide preliminary support for the strengths-based approach and highlight men's strengths and needs as well as challenges related to the program's implementation. The reentry program then drew from participants' reports to inform program development activities. Implications and recommendations for integrating strengths-based approaches into prisoner reentry interventions are discussed.
authors: Yale University School of Medicine, Division of Prevention and Community Research, The Consultation Center, New Haven, CT, USA Bronwyn.hunter@yale.edu.
authors: Bronwyn A
authors: BA
authors: Hunter
authors: University of Connecticut at Stamford and Family ReEntry, Inc, Stamford, CT, USA.
authors: A Stephen
authors: AS
authors: Lanza
authors: Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division, Office of Policy and Management, Hartford, CT, USA.
authors: Mike
authors: M
authors: Lawlor
authors: Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA.
authors: William
authors: W
authors: Dyson
authors: Yale University School of Medicine, Division of Prevention and Community Research, The Consultation Center, New Haven, CT, USA.
authors: Derrick M
authors: DM
authors: Gordon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D062309:Community Integration; D003237:Connecticut; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D015397:Program Evaluation
keywords: prisoner needs; prisoner reentry; prisoner risks; program development; strengths-based