Introduction

This chapter deals with increasing awareness of the potential influences of past and present contexts on the behaviour and rehabilitation of individuals in custodial environments. The prevailing 'Risk–Need–Responsivity' approach has made valuable contributions to the field of interventions although its own proponents have on occasion acknowledged that insufficient attention has been given to contextual and environmental factors. Consideration of the support and structure for people as they transition from the community to custody and from stages of incarceration is imperative if interactions with the environment are to be a vehicle by which change can be facilitated. In combination and synergy with other opportunities, considerate interactions that build supportive relationships can ultimately contribute to a renewed sense of identity and belonging. The importance of continuing to support residents as they progress is described by Nick Benefield, Kirk Turner, Lucinda Bolger and Claire Bainbridge through the use of psychologically informed planned environments.