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Reentry is the transition of offenders from prisons or jails back into the community. Over three-quarters of state offenders are re-arrested within five years of release, highlighting the importance of successful reintegration for improving public safety and policy.
Using the ABA database, Authority researchers examined Illinois state employment statutes to shed light on the impact of collateral consequences on convicted felons in the state.
On December 11, 2018, American Enterprise Institute Resident Fellow Brent Orrell and Minnesota Department of Corrections Director of Research Grant Duwe hosted a private working-group meeting on ev
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Individuals returning to the community from jail often face difficulties accessing the varied health, social, and other services required to improve reentry and reduce recidivism.
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For jurisdictions implementing behavioral health-criminal justice programs to help minimize justice involvement among people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders, the ongoing costs can
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- Now, more than ever, as communities work to reduce correctional populations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy for jails and prisons to miss steps that ensure safety of employees and the people who are returning to their communities. Use this legal-sized checklist, now updated with information about vaccinations and the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as a guide for reentry planning during this critical time.
- April is Second Chance Month, a time to highlight the importance of supporting safe and successful reentry for those returning home from incarceration each year. Each April, offices across OJP celebrate Second Chance Month with various activities to draw attention to these important programs and policies. The BJA- and OJJDP- supported National Reentry Resource Center is the nation’s primary source of information and guidance on reentry. Through its vast collection of tools and training opportunities, the Center supports implementing evidence-based reentry programs.