abstract: 'The aim of this article was to describe the implementation and

  qualitative outcomes of peer reentry specialists ({''''}peers{''''}) on

  housing attainment, mental health, and substance use problems, and

  increased life domain functioning. One-on-one interviews were conducted

  with peers and clients to understand the program implementation, peer

  experiences, and progress toward target outcomes. Data were iteratively

  coded using inductive thematic identification and data reduction.

  Results suggest that peers'' lived experiences were useful in building

  rapport with clients. Peers applied their lived experiences to assist

  clients in seeking treatment for substance use and mental health

  conditions, in addition to helping them locate housing and employment.

  Several structural barriers prevented peers from addressing client

  needs. Peer time was routinely consumed by assisting clients in seeking

  identification, requisite for treatment or use of health care services,

  housing or securing employment. Findings suggested peers were working to

  address many client needs. Future research should examine the

  effectiveness of peer assistance on client-level health outcomes,

  including recidivism.'
affiliation: 'Gonzalez, JMR (Corresponding Author), Univ Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston,
  Dept Epidemiol Human Genet \& Environm Sci, Sch Publ Hlth, 6011 Harry Hines Blvd,V8-110,
  Dallas, TX 75390 USA.

  Gonzalez, Jennifer M. Reingle; Jetelina, Katelyn K.; Roberts, Madeline H., Univ
  Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston, Dallas, TX USA.

  Rana, Rachel E., Univ Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston, Austin, TX USA.'
author: Gonzalez, Jennifer M. Reingle and Rana, Rachel E. and Jetelina, Katelyn K.
  and Roberts, Madeline H.
author-email: jennifer.m.reingle@uth.tmc.edu
author_list:
- family: Gonzalez
  given: Jennifer M. Reingle
- family: Rana
  given: Rachel E.
- family: Jetelina
  given: Katelyn K.
- family: Roberts
  given: Madeline H.
da: '2023-09-28'
doi: 10.1177/0306624X19830596
eissn: 1552-6933
files: []
issn: 0306-624X
journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OFFENDER THERAPY AND COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY
keywords: peer re-entry specialists; lived experience; recidivism; qualitative
keywords-plus: HIGH-RISK; SUPPORT; PRISON; INDIVIDUALS; EDUCATION; PROGRAM
language: English
month: AUG
number: '10'
number-of-cited-references: '29'
pages: 1861-1875
papis_id: a5c7d2c4a94004f4de5a6490e7db050d
ref: Gonzalez2019valuelived
times-cited: '21'
title: 'The Value of Lived Experience With the Criminal Justice System: A Qualitative
  Study of Peer Re-entry Specialists'
type: Article
unique-id: WOS:000475345600002
usage-count-last-180-days: '0'
usage-count-since-2013: '14'
volume: '63'
web-of-science-categories: Criminology \& Penology; Psychology, Applied
year: '2019'