‘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

FOWLER, Andrew, BROWN, Peter and BICKLEY, Thomas (2024). ‘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. Probation Journal, 71 (1), 6-25.

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Abstract

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’.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1602 Criminology; 4402 Criminology
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1177/02645505231221198
Page Range:	6-25
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Elements
Depositing User:	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited:	17 Feb 2024 17:24
Last Modified:	05 Apr 2024 16:00
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/33204

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