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- Thoughtfully planned, consistent, and culturally sensitive reentry programs can link formerly incarcerated persons to proper care and help them adopt a healthier lifestyle. Programs can leverage the cooperation, expertise, and resources of health departments, community organizations, and correctional facilities, to help reduce further justice involvement and barriers to continuity of care.
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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.