Reentry refers to the transition of offenders from prisons or jails back into the community (OJP). This process can include stabilization assistance or resources for housing, transportation, clothing, personal hygiene, backpacks, work tools, employment training, and job placement. According to a 2021 report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), about 66% of persons released from state prisons across 24 states in 2008 were arrested within three years after release, and 82% were arrested within ten years. Breaking the cycle of reoffending and re-incarceration has many important implications for public safety and policy. This page offers resources for more information regarding reentry.
