Abstract: The study aimed to assess the relationship between children’s participation in education and vocational programs and their rehabilitation outcomes. Despite ef orts to enhance Borstal programs, their ef ectiveness remains a concern. Guided by Social Disorganization Theory by Shaw and McKay, the study adopted a convergent parallel research design, analyzing qualitative data through thematic analysis and quantitative data using SPSS for descriptive and inferential statistics. The target population was 200 children and eight Key Informants at the Shimo La Tewa Borstal Institution. The study used census sampling for the children, out of which 186 participated, and purposive sampling key informants, out of which five participated. Data collection involved questionnaires for the children and interview schedules for key informants. A pilot study at Shanzu Probation Hostel using 20 children in conflict with the law and 3 key informants confirmed the reliability of the tools, and ethical approvals were obtained. Findings revealed a positive relationship between participation in formal education and vocational training and the rehabilitation of the children, indicating a significant contribution of these programs to reform. The study recommended that Shimo La Tewa Borstal strengthen its education and vocational programs. It also recommended that the Ministry of Interior should establish a standard rehabilitation framework and fund pre-release and aftercare programs. In addition, the Ministry of Education needs to deploy qualified teachers and instructors to Shimo La Tewa Borstal Institution. Additionally, researchers were encouraged to conduct longitudinal studies to evaluate post-release outcomes.

Abstract: The issue of Substance use disorder in family has become a great challenge globally. Substance rehabilitation centre provide services that help to change behaviour of individual with substance use disorder. This study focused on the relationship between services offered and rehabilitee’s family psychological wellbeing. The study was conducted in Mathari rehabilitation centre Nairobi County, Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between services offered and rehabilitee’s family psychological wellbeing. The study was guided by Family Systems Theory (FST) (Bowen, 1990). Mixed methods approach concurrent design was adopted. The study population was 170 (N=170); 50 substance in-patients (N=50), 20 members of staff (N=20) and 100 family members (N=100). Purposive and simple random sampling was used to get a sample size of 119 participants. This comprised 95 family members, 12 members of staff and 12 in-patients. 114 participants responded in the study; 90 family members, 12 members of staff and 12 in-patients. The age range for all respondents was 14 to 55 years. Questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide were used. Qualitative data was thematically analysed and backed with narratives. Quantitative data was analysed using inferential statistics Pearson Correlation analysis. The findings showed there is no relationship between services offered and family psychological wellbeing. Recommendations were; increase the number of psychologists in the centre, services offered in the centre to include programmes for family psychological wellbeing, create awareness about effects of substance use on family and services offered in Mathari rehabilitation centre.