Table 3 Description of PIE Peer Encounters, intervention participants only
Encounter Type | RCs (N = 43) | % of RCs |
|---|---|---|
Pre-release | 8 | 19% |
 Pre-release paperwork or information gathering | 6 | 75% |
 Social and emotional support | 6 | 75% |
 Verify reentry plan (with parole, probation, facility reentry specialist, etc.) | 5 | 63% |
 Appointment preparation (documents, applications, etc.) | 4 | 50% |
 Meetings with collateral partners on participants behalf | 2 | 25% |
Day of release | 20 | 47% |
 Social/emotional support | 20 | 100% |
 Transportation to housing/legal stipulations (e.g. to probation and/or parole) | 19 | 95% |
 Obtain basic clothing and supplies (e.g. toiletries, food, cell phone) | 12 | 60% |
 Support connecting with family/friends | 7 | 35% |
 Financial (cashed check, banking, etc.) | 5 | 25% |
 Medical appointment (set-up or saw medical or mental health provider) | 4 | 20% |
Post release | 43 | 100% |
 Social/emotional support | 43 | 100% |
 Transport | 38 | 88% |
  Transport—Legal appointment | 24 | 56% |
  Transport—Non-VA benefits | 17 | 40% |
  Transport—Financial (open bank account, cash or deposit checks, etc.) | 16 | 37% |
 Linkage to concrete services or resources | 39 | 91% |
 Appointment Preparation (paperwork, appointment verification and/or reminder) | 35 | 81% |
 Accompany—any appointment/errands | 28 | 65% |
 Support connecting with family/friends | 23 | 53% |
 Acclimate to new community and navigate VA campus and healthcare system | 20 | 47% |
 Worked on PIE-related forms with Veterans | 19 | 44% |
 Skill building | 19 | 44% |
 Basic needs: Made arrangements for or gave Veteran clothing, toiletries, shoes, etc | 18 | 42% |
 Obtain documents | 18 | 42% |