What are wraparound services and how can they help female ex-offenders?

What will be an ideal response?


Wraparound services refer to “a holistic and culturally sensitive plan for each woman that draws on a coordinated range of services within her community” (p. 82). Examples of these services include public and mental health systems, addiction recovery, welfare, emergency shelter organizations, and educational and vocational services. Services such as these can help female ex-offenders’ transition into the community successfully.

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