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Social Return on Investment (SROI) Analysis of the Libertas Recovery Support Program

Executive Summary

This Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis focuses on the “Libertas Education Foundation Therapeutic Community Project for People with Drug Addiction.” The study evaluates the social value generated for key stakeholders, including Residents (segmented by length of residency), Libertas Staff (Professional Staff and Peer workers), Family Members, and the Local Merchants/Shops.

Objectives of the Analysis:

• To understand the changes experienced by stakeholders: Identifying positive and negative, intended and unintended changes in the physical, psychological, and social networks of Residents during their recovery journey.
• To measure the social value of life transformation: Monetizing subjective changes (e.g., Increased Sense of Reassurance for family members, work value for Peer workers) to reflect the project’s contribution to reducing social costs and enhancing individual wellbeing.
• To clarify overall impact and improvement potential: Providing evidence-based insights for the Foundation to optimize future treatment procedures, resource allocation, and community integration strategies.

Key Findings:

• The evaluation results indicate that for every NT$1 invested, approximately NT$3.14 of social value is created. Sensitivity analysis shows the overall SROI ratio falls within the range of 2.02 to 5.87. The project outcomes align with the three core goals of drug recovery: “Physical Reconstruction,” “Social Restructuring,” and “Social Inclusion.”
• Family Members: The most significant beneficiaries, contributing 79.73% of the total social value. Family members reported “Restored Family Relationships” (39.88%) and ” Increased Sense of Reassurance ” (39.85%) as the most material changes. This highlights that Libertas’ intervention supports not only the individual but also serves as a critical force in stabilizing the family safety net by alleviating long-term caregiving stress.
• Residents (Short, Medium, and Long-term): Exhibited tiered recovery value based on residency duration, contributing 13.91% of the social value. Residents with less than 3 months of stay (9.55%) showed immediate gains in “Enhanced Personal Quality of Life” (2.42%) and “Established New Positive Social Networks” (2.18%). However, an initial negative impact of “Decreased Sense of Hope for Work and Life” (-0.76%) was observed. As residency extended beyond one year, Residents demonstrated stable “Improved Physical Health” (0.27%) and ” Increased Sense of Hope for Work and Life ” (0.24%), reflecting the Foundation’s long-term commitment to holistic reconstruction.
• Libertas Staff (Professional Staff & Peer workers): Together created 5.98% of the social value. Notably, Peer workers (5.11%) experienced significantly higher benefits in “Improved Healthy Lifestyle” (1.88%) and ” Increased Sense of Financial Stability ” (1.64%) compared to Professional Staff (0.87%). This suggests that Libertas functions as an inclusive workplace that provides more than just a job; it is a vital platform for meaning-making and socio-economic stability for those in recovery.
• Local Merchants/Shops: Contributed 0.3% of the social value, primarily through “Improved Social Inclusion and Tolerance” (0.31%). Despite initial negative emotions such as “Feelings of Anxiety and Fear” (-0.01%), the final increase in community tolerance supports the interpretation that the project contributes to de-stigmatisation and social integration in acting as a bridge for de-stigmatization and social integration.
• Libertas Education Foundation: Enhanced organizational visibility and trust within the professional sector (totaling 0.09%), ensuring that the Foundation’s brand influence continues to translate into public recognition and support.