Date de publication
Géographie
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L’objectif
Studies point to the many advantages inherent in such peer work, especially for the aid providers. However, little is known about the perceived effects of professional peer work for people with a history of addiction and incarceration, as the current study suggests, the first of its kind in Israel.
Constatations/points à retenir
The findings indicate that peer work enhances the participants’ social capital, and promotes their positive change and recovery process, albeit with some difficulties and challenges. The paper discusses these findings from the emerging Convict Therapy perspective and related approaches of positive criminology and desistance from crime. Specifically, our findings expand the literature on wounded healers in the criminological field and reinforce the culture of ‘giving back’ embodied in the role of peer supporters.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Semi-structured in-depth interviews (n=23)
