biostudies-literatureUnknown63(8)Lowther-Payne HJPrison leavers encounter significant barriers to successfully re-integrating into the community, which can lead to re-offending. Complex interventions which are multi-faceted and involve successful partnerships are needed to meet the distinct health and social needs of this population group. For this study, we conducted a process evaluation of a pilot project, which aimed to offer holistic support to prison leavers through a combination of peer mentoring, sport and physical activity, and signposting, delivered in a community setting. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with individuals (n = 14) involved in the delivery and the management of the project to understand how it had been implemented and what factors had influenced the delivery and partnerships involved. FaJournal of offender rehabilitation524-544https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11523913biostudies-literatureWorking in partnership to reduce re-offending and improve prison leavers' lives: a process evaluation of a prison leaver pilot project.PMC11523913Lowther-Payne HJGaskins NWard FWheeler PMakri IGoldthorpe JWhitcomb-Khan EfalseWorking in partnership to reduce re-offending and improve prison leavers' lives: a process evaluation of a prison leaver pilot project.Prison leavers encounter significant barriers to successfully re-integrating into the community, which can lead to re-offending. Complex interventions which are multi-faceted and involve successful partnerships are needed to meet the distinct health and social needs of this population group. For this study, we conducted a process evaluation of a pilot project, which aimed to offer holistic support to prison leavers through a combination of peer mentoring, sport and physical activity, and signposting, delivered in a community setting. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with individuals (n = 14) involved in the delivery and the management of the project to understand how it had been implemented and what factors had influenced the delivery and partnerships involved. Fa2024-01-01T00:00:00Z20242026-07-15T15:32:20.389Z2025-04-04T01:02:28.968ZS-EPMC115239133948386510.1080/10509674.2024.2406748