Abstract
Considerable research has focused on factors that put individuals at risk for recidivism after their release from incarceration. While recent research has increased the focus on protective factors and resilience, the experiences of people with mental health issues who successfully reintegrate into the community are not well-understood. The present study was conducted to determine which positive factors are implicated in the successful reintegration of people with mental health issues. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with four male former federal inmates on supervised release in Canada. The interviewees were nominated by staff who knew them to have previously been diagnosed with a mental disorder and perceived them to be doing well in the community. Volunteering and social support were found to be of the greatest importance in their successful outcomes. Additionally, all interviewees had access to mental health services, which likely influenced their success.
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