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Using Latent Class Analysis to Identify Need Typologies for Men Preparing for Re-entry

Gemma Morgan Orcid Logo, Kendra J. Clark, Faye S. Taxman Orcid Logo

Criminal Justice and Behavior

Swansea University Author: Gemma Morgan Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1177/00938548251368356

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The current study utilized latent class analysis (LCA) to explore the dynamic needs of 130 men nearing release from prison in Wales, UK. Participants self-assessed their re-entry needs in 12 domains, which included criminogenic and non-criminogenic needs. The analysis identified four distinct need p...

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Published in: Criminal Justice and Behavior
ISSN: 0093-8548 1552-3594
Published: SAGE Publications 2025
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description The current study utilized latent class analysis (LCA) to explore the dynamic needs of 130 men nearing release from prison in Wales, UK. Participants self-assessed their re-entry needs in 12 domains, which included criminogenic and non-criminogenic needs. The analysis identified four distinct need profiles: low needs, emotional/mental health needs, survival resource needs, and high needs, highlighting the varied needs of men facing re-entry and their multidimensional challenges. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing structural barriers, including digital exclusion, housing instability, and financial insecurity. By addressing these complex needs in unison, this study provides critical insights for improving the design, implementation, and effectiveness of re-entry support to facilitate desistance and reduce recidivism. This research contributes to advancing re-entry policy and practice by promoting holistic re-entry support that prioritizes stability, well-being, and social integration.
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