The Experience of Reintegration from Prison for Women with Cognitive Disability

<p dir="ltr">This thesis explores the post-prison experiences of women with cognitive disabilities, addressing a paucity of research focusing on a marginalised cohort. The overarching aim of this thesis was to develop a profile of formerly incarcerated women with cognitive disabilities, along with gaining an understanding of whether their reintegration needs differ from other justice-involved populations. The findings indicate that formerly incarcerated women with cognitive disabilities face reintegration barriers similar to those experienced by other individuals with cognitive disabilities or justice-involved women. However, they remain further disadvantaged by a lack of support systems attuned to their specific presentation and accessibility needs. </p>