P050. From Practice to Theory and Back: Modeling reintegration pathways for formerly incarcerated women

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Abstract

This research examines the professional reintegration of formerly incarcerated women in France through a groundbreaking interdisciplinary approach that integrates sociology, criminology, and probabilistic modeling. My work is rooted in firsthand experience: after founding a rehabilitation program in South Africa from 2015 to 2020, that achieved an 80% reintegration success rate,
I realized the need for a more systematic understanding of post-incarceration pathways. This led me to conceptualize "reintegration filters"—key structural, educational, and social barriers shaping women’s post-release trajectories.
By combining qualitative interviews with advanced quantitative modeling, I explore how factors such as gender, social class, and ethnicity influence reintegration outcomes.
Using probabilistic methods, I aim to map identity states and social perceptions over time, offering a predictive framework for evaluating the impact of vocational training and education. This dual-methods approach moves beyond traditional criminological analysis by providing a dynamic, data-driven reintegration model.
Ultimately, this research seeks to bridge theory and practice, identifying leverage points for more effective reintegration programs. By translating empirical findings into actionable policies, it contributes to both academic discourse and real-world change.
This poster presents my current findings and how they inform the design of future reintegration initiatives.

Author

• Stephanie Fanfan, University Paris Cité