Table 2.

Key themes identified with subthemes

Structural Context	Supportive Relationships	Continuity of Care
Housing	Prosocial network	Pre and post release follow through (continuity)
Employment	Professional support Psychosocial support Therapeutic support Nature of Program Advocacy Continuity of case manager relationship Practical assistance
Stigma		Individual needs planning - substance use, health treatment, housing, employment etc. Recovery Capital Reintegration Prosocial identity Prosocial relationships Therapeutic relationship Community engagement Access to support and services Insight Coping skills Reconnection with family Ongoing informal support Gender difference
Individual needs/tailored support Pre-release planning Reconnecting with family
Interpersonal relationships Provision of resources Linking to services Building rapport with case manager Peer support Personal agency Responsibility and independence Achieving goals Attitude change	Gender difference Case manager characteristics (advocate; non-judgementalism; trust; availability; reliability; respect; honesty; empathy; non-authoritative; supportive; solidarity; committed; care; motivating; knowledgeable) Responsibility and independence