Rebuilding from the vacuum: A qualitative study of people with a recent history of incarceration

Abstract Thirty‐four adults recently released from incarceration and living in transitional homes were interviewed this qualitative study. An open‐ended approach to interviewing was used allow participants’ main concerns emerge. Participants primarily focused on rebuilding relationships achieve stability post‐incarceration. who rebuilt stable able work internal goals (e.g., sobriety). did not rebuild returned existing social networks of unstable connections characterized by drug addiction, abuse, or criminal activity.