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Table 2 Key themes identified with subthemes

From: Systematic review of qualitative evaluations of reentry programs addressing problematic drug use and mental health disorders amongst people transitioning from prison to communities

Structural Context

Supportive Relationships

Continuity of Care

Housing

Prosocial network

Pre and post release follow through (continuity)

Employment

Professional support

Psychosocial support

Therapeutic support

Nature of Program

Advocacy

Continuity of case manager relationship Practical assistance

Stigma

Individual needs planning - substance use, health treatment, housing, employment etc.

Recovery Capital

Reintegration

Prosocial identity

Prosocial relationships

Therapeutic relationship

Community engagement

Access to support and services

Insight

Coping skills

Reconnection with family

Ongoing informal support

Gender difference

Individual needs/tailored support

Pre-release planning

Reconnecting with family

Interpersonal relationships

Provision of resources

Linking to services

Building rapport with case manager

Peer support

Personal agency

Responsibility and independence

Achieving goals

Attitude change

Gender difference

Case manager characteristics (advocate; non-judgementalism; trust; availability; reliability; respect; honesty; empathy; non-authoritative; supportive; solidarity; committed; care; motivating; knowledgeable)

Responsibility and independence