Breaking the Cycle: The Role of Post-Release Supports in Reducing Reoffending
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Authors
Brown, Tanya
Issue Date
2026-03
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
recidivism , reintegration , men who use violence , reoffending , post release support , incarceration , violent offender , offender rehabilitation , restorative justice , trauma-informed care
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Abstract
The treatment and rehabilitation of individuals who perpetrate violence remains a critical and complex area of practice within counselling and related helping professions. While public and professional attention often centers on victims and survivors—as it rightly should—there is a growing recognition that effective violence prevention also requires meaningful intervention with those who commit such acts. This Capstone Research Project explores current approaches to working with perpetrators of violence, with a focus on therapeutic frameworks, intervention models, and the practical challenges faced by counsellors in clinical settings. The goal of this inquiry is to assess the effectiveness of existing strategies, identify gaps in current practice, and consider how counselling interventions can be improved to support long-term behavioral change, reduce recidivism, and enhance community safety. Through this exploration, this Capstone Research Project aims to contribute to more ethical, evidence-informed, and accountable practices in the treatment of violent offenders.
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