The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families
| dc.contributor.advisor | Nunlall, Reema | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mofokeng, Matlala | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-23T13:55:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-09-23T13:55:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2026-09-23T13:45:13Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | There is an influx of individuals who are released from Correctional Services and into society. The literature refers to this transition as the reintegration of offenders. Furthermore, the experiences of ex-offenders have received attention in policy and practice. However, in South Africa, limited attention is paid to the experiences of ex offenders' families during reintegration. This qualitative research study explores the reintegration experiences of ex-offenders and their families in the township of Meloding, South Africa, because when ex-offenders are released from Correctional Services, some return to their families. Therefore, it is essential to understand reintegration from both perspectives to comprehend the influence families have on ex-offenders' reintegration and the impact they have on reducing the likelihood of recidivism. Through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with the participants, both perspectives were analysed and discussed. The study's findings suggest that reintegration is a complex and challenging process for all parties involved. This is because ex-offenders must adjust to life outside. They depend on their families, while their families bear the responsibility of their successful reintegration. The reality is that ex-offenders are coming home; it is, therefore, imperative that they come home to prepared families. Thus, the findings suggest that it is essential to support both parties during reintegration to enhance reintegration outcomes and benefit those involved in the process. The results of these findings will conclude with recommendations for practice and suggestions for future research. | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | Mofokeng, M. (2026). <i>The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Department of Public Law. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43808 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | Mofokeng, Matlala. <i>"The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Department of Public Law, 2026. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43808 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mofokeng, M. 2026. The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Department of Public Law. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43808 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Mofokeng, Matlala AB - There is an influx of individuals who are released from Correctional Services and into society. The literature refers to this transition as the reintegration of offenders. Furthermore, the experiences of ex-offenders have received attention in policy and practice. However, in South Africa, limited attention is paid to the experiences of ex offenders' families during reintegration. This qualitative research study explores the reintegration experiences of ex-offenders and their families in the township of Meloding, South Africa, because when ex-offenders are released from Correctional Services, some return to their families. Therefore, it is essential to understand reintegration from both perspectives to comprehend the influence families have on ex-offenders' reintegration and the impact they have on reducing the likelihood of recidivism. Through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with the participants, both perspectives were analysed and discussed. The study's findings suggest that reintegration is a complex and challenging process for all parties involved. This is because ex-offenders must adjust to life outside. They depend on their families, while their families bear the responsibility of their successful reintegration. The reality is that ex-offenders are coming home; it is, therefore, imperative that they come home to prepared families. Thus, the findings suggest that it is essential to support both parties during reintegration to enhance reintegration outcomes and benefit those involved in the process. The results of these findings will conclude with recommendations for practice and suggestions for future research. DA - 2026 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Ex-offenders KW - Families KW - Support KW - Reintegration KW - Correctional Services KW - Recidivism KW - Programmes KW - South Africa LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2026 T1 - The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families TI - The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43808 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43808 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | Mofokeng M. The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Department of Public Law, 2026 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43808 | en_ZA |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.language.rfc3066 | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | Department of Public Law | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Law | |
| dc.publisher.institution | University of Cape Town | |
| dc.subject | Ex-offenders | |
| dc.subject | Families | |
| dc.subject | Support | |
| dc.subject | Reintegration | |
| dc.subject | Correctional Services | |
| dc.subject | Recidivism | |
| dc.subject | Programmes | |
| dc.subject | South Africa | |
| dc.title | The reintegration of offenders: perspectives from ex-offenders and their families | |
| dc.type | Thesis / Dissertation | |
| dc.type.qualificationlevel | Masters | |
| dc.type.qualificationlevel | Master of Laws |