https://www.gov.scot/publications/getting-it-right-for-everyone-toolkit/pages/prison-support-bag/
The Scottish Government had a section talking about the support bag which is given to prisoners upon release, here is what the section had to say:
Though created for prison release, the support bag offers a flexible model that focuses on providing essential resources and dignity that can aid various transitions (e.g., hospital to home, homelessness to housing) by addressing specific needs.
In the prison context, many people feared being unsafe, lacking support, routine and stigmatisation on liberation. Some faced leaving prison with their belongings in a plastic bag.
Providing a basic sports bag containing essential items and information to people leaving prison helped ease their transition back into the community. The key components are:
The support bag provides a personalised approach where a core set of items is included along with a ‘pick and mix’ option for individuals to choose items specific to their needs.
Trained staff discuss the needs and goals with people before release, using a checklist to select items for the bag.
A schedule is in place to ensure the support bag is ready for the person on release day. The timeline could be: