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Evaluating Recovery Capital to Promote Long-term Recovery for Justice-involved Persons in South Florida

NCJ Number
309663
Journal
Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling Dated: July 2024
Date Published
July 2024
Annotation

This article reports on the research methodology, findings and implications of a study to examine the impacts of housing stability and peer support on the long-term recovery and recidivism rates for people who have histories of involvement in the justice system and substance abuse.

Abstract

Researchers used a longitudinal design panel to examine the impact of housing stability and peer support on long-term recovery and recidivism reduction for individuals with justice involvement and substance use histories (N = 97). Using the Recovery Capital Index, bivariate associations were assessed at 90 days for personal capital, rearrest, and housing stability. Of 97 participants, 14 (14 percent) experienced rearrest and 74 (76 percent) achieved housing stability. Results showed as social capital increases, personal capital increases (p < 0.0001). This study demonstrates that peer support specialists, care coordination, and building community connections significantly support long-term recovery and reducing recidivism rates. (Published Abstract Provided)

Date Published: July 1, 2024