Design of a Social Reintegration Model for Male Drug Offenders in Kerman Prison

Objective:The objective of this study was to design a model for the social reintegration of males with drug-related offenses in Kerman Prison.Method: This study was qualitative based on a grounded theory approach.The study population consisted of all university professors, judges, judicial experts, police, prison administrators, and Addiction treatment centers affiliated with medical sciences and the welfare organization of Kerman city.Twenty-one participants were selected through purposeful sampling and data saturation technique.Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews, and analysis was conducted using thematic analysis.Results: The results revealed 77 initial codes categorized into 11 main categories: building public trust, economic support, creating protective shields, creating sustainable employment, social and psychological support, creating motivation, improving social relationships, environmental improvement, monitoring and follow-up of inmates, achieving relative independence, and creating a sense of life satisfaction.Conclusion: Successful social reintegration can be considered a significant economic, social, and cultural issue to deter young people from substance use and reduce criminal motivations in society.