Authors

• Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Keywords

digitalization, prison sentences, prison system, prisoners, social services, social work, social workers

Abstract

The data consists of interviews with social workers regarding the challenges faced by prisoners upon release and their need for support. The data was collected as part of the 'Multiagency social work to support clients released from prison in a digitalizing society (VAPAA)” project, which examined how multi-agency social work can support clients with criminal histories during the transition phase following their release from prison.

The aim of the interviews was to investigate what opportunities and challenges social workers perceive in relation to released prisoners breaking the cycle of crime and reintegrating into society, as well as in the multi-agency social work carried out during the transitional phase following release from prison, as well as how digitalisation is reflected in cooperation during this transitional phase.

The interviews consist of background questions, open-ended questions designed to provide context, and nine questions in the form of statements. At the end, the interviewees were also given the opportunity to elaborate on their answers or raise any other points relating to the topic.

The background information provided includes, amongst other things, the interviewee's gender, age and occupation. Eighteen of the interviews were conducted via Teams and one took place face-to-face on site.