Helping older men reintegrate into the community after prison
Community Building among Older Men Returning from Incarceration: The Cumberland House Reentry Project (CHRP)
This study is looking at a supportive program for older men coming back to society after being in prison, to see how living together and building friendships can help improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170099 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a community-based program designed for older men who are transitioning back into society after long prison sentences. The Cumberland House Reentry Program uses a peer-led approach, where participants live together in a supportive environment that fosters social connections and community ties. By employing a mixed methods social network analysis, the program collects both quantitative and qualitative data to understand the effectiveness of these social interactions on health and well-being. The goal is to evaluate how well the program works and to identify the key factors that contribute to its success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are older men who have recently completed long-term prison sentences and are seeking support in reintegrating into their communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recently released from prison or who do not fall within the older age demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the reintegration process for older men returning from incarceration, enhancing their social support and overall health.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar community-based interventions have shown promise in supporting reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kreager, Derek Allen — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Kreager, Derek Allen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.