About Book

This book addresses the critical phase of offender transition from custody or supervision back into the community, focusing on the concept of *offender readiness*—how prepared offenders are to engage with rehabilitation and reintegration efforts. It provides both theoretical insights and empirical research on how readiness impacts rehabilitation success and recidivism reduction. The book offers practical frameworks and policy recommendations for supporting offender transitions, emphasizing individualized interventions, community engagement, and the coordination of services. It bridges gaps between correctional settings and community resources. Relevance with the Current Era and Community Engagement Mechanism Published in 2010, this book continues to resonate strongly with ongoing efforts to reduce recidivism through better transitional support. Its focus on *readiness* adds nuance to rehabilitation, stressing personalized timing and engagement rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The book’s advocacy for collaboration between criminal justice agencies and community support networks is highly relevant to current practices prioritizing social inclusion, mental health support, and constructive community roles for ex-offenders.