The process of transitioning from custody to the community can be a time of increased risk of reoffending and heightened anxiety brought on by uncertainty of future plans and unfamiliarity of new surroundings. This period can be particularly problematic for those experiencing complex needs or suffering with mental health difficulties. To address this concern, the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP) in Wales established a Transitional Support Liaison service. This pilot service began with a focus on women’s criminal justice journeys, and evident benefits led to service expansion to additionally address men’s transitions to the community through Approved Premises. This practice note outlines the learning from these services, presenting a model of service delivery that can be adopted and expanded more widely. The paper concludes with recommendations and plans for service expansion.

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威尔士罪犯人格障碍途径中的专家过渡支持和联络服务模型：向区域试点服务学习

从监管过渡到社区的过程可能是一个重新犯罪的风险增加和由于未来计划的不确定性和对新环境的不熟悉而引起的高度焦虑的时期。对于那些经历复杂需求或遭受心理健康困难的人来说，这段时期可能尤其成问题。为了解决这个问题，威尔士的罪犯人格障碍途径 (OPDP) 建立了过渡支持联络服务。这项试点服务开始时重点关注女性的刑事司法之旅，明显的好处导致服务扩展，以通过批准的场所进一步解决男性向社区的过渡。本实践说明概述了从这些服务中学到的东西，展示了一种可以更广泛地采用和扩展的服务交付模型。