"Community Needs Assessment for Mclean County" by Hannah Lynn Curry

Graduation Term

2021

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Department of Criminal Justice Sciences

Committee Chair

Jessie L. Krienert

Abstract

A community needs assessment was conducted for McLean County, Illinois assessing the community level resources that are in place for ex-offenders reintegrating into the community and further resources that are needed. The purposive sample included 7 local agencies that provided a range of reentry services. Intensive interviewing was conducted with respondents of local agencies. Audio-recordings of interviews were transcribed, coded through software and analyzed. Results indicated that boundary spanners and mental health services are the common types of resources in place for ex-offenders in McLean County. Further resources that are needed include housing, employment and mental health services.

Access Type

Thesis-Open Access

DOI

https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2021.20211012065802349099.999993

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