RT Article
T1 ‘Once a finger is pointed at you, that part of you has gone’: The completion of Horizon programme in the community and carceral citizenship for men with sexual convictions
JF Probation journal
VO 71
IS 1
SP 6
OP 25
A1 Fowler, Andrew
A2 Brown, Peter
A2 Bickley, Thomas
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1885000065
AB This study presents an analysis of the experiences of 15 men convicted of sexual offences, from England and Wales, who have completed the Horizon treatment programme in the community, facilitated by The Probation Service. We found that whilst men felt initially coerced into the programme, finishing the programme was experienced as a significant loss of support. Beyond the programme, the men described the constraints on their citizenship, difficulty accessing support, and rejection in society due to their offence. We conclude by discussing the limitations of personal rehabilitation, the need for social rehabilitation, including tailored support beyond the programme, the importance of user voice and a ‘community integration paradox’.
K1 Sexual Offending
K1 Citizenship
K1 Stigmatisation
K1 Shame
K1 community integration
DO 10.1177/02645505231221198