Tuschick Emma, Portnoy Shiri, Carthy Nikki, Gair Laura, Hackett Simon, Wager Nadia
Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Trauma Violence Abuse. 2025 Mar 18:15248380251325816. doi: 10.1177/15248380251325816.
This systematic review explores public views on the reintegration of men convicted of sexual offenses into the community. A search of eight databases produced 8,621 potential sources, and after screening 12 studies were included in the review. Papers were included if they used qualitative methods about the public's views, attitudes, opinions, and/or perceptions on the reintegration of adult male sexual offenders from prison or secure care. The papers were then critically appraised and thematically synthesized. The findings highlighted four key themes: supervision, discrimination, livelihood, and interventions. Public perspectives of men convicted of a sexual offense reintegrating into the community were generally negative, fueled by media portrayals and misconceptions about the risk of reoffending. These views lead to support for stringent monitoring and restrictions, often at the expense of rehabilitation efforts. While some members of the public advocated for supportive reintegration programs, others emphasized punitive measures and expressed distrust in the effectiveness of rehabilitation. The review also highlights the significant impact of public stigma on the daily lives of offenders, particularly in relation to housing and community acceptance. The implications for future research, policy, and practice, including public education campaigns, community involvement, and enhanced support systems for reintegration, are discussed.
本系统综述探讨了公众对于犯有性犯罪的男性重新融入社区的看法。对八个数据库进行检索后得到了8621个潜在来源，经过筛选，有12项研究被纳入该综述。如果论文采用了关于公众对成年男性性犯罪者从监狱或安全照护机构重新融入社会的看法、态度、意见和/或认知的定性方法，则会被纳入。然后对这些论文进行批判性评估并进行主题综合分析。研究结果突出了四个关键主题：监督、歧视、生计和干预措施。公众对于犯有性犯罪的男性重新融入社区的看法总体上是负面的，这受到媒体报道以及对再次犯罪风险的误解的推动。这些观点导致人们支持严格的监控和限制措施，而这往往是以牺牲康复努力为代价的。虽然一些公众成员主张实施支持性的重新融入计划，但另一些人则强调惩罚性措施，并对康复效果表示不信任。该综述还强调了公众污名化对犯罪者日常生活的重大影响，特别是在住房和社区接纳方面。文中讨论了对未来研究、政策和实践的启示，包括公众教育活动、社区参与以及加强重新融入社会的支持系统。
