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Definition: Is all activity and programming conducted to prepare an Incarcerated Individual to return safely to the community and live as a law-abiding citizen. 

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  • document preview for Offender Reentry: The Value of Victim Involvement [Broadcast]

    Offender Reentry: The Value of Victim Involvement [Broadcast]

    Accession Number
    029682

    This three-hour national discussion and broadcast by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) focuses on the unique opportunities and challenges of including victims in the offender reentry process. Current points in the criminal justice reentry continuum where victims can and should have a voice are explored. By including victims we can obtain more balanced information about the offender and their offense history which can positively impact reentry decisions. This approach can result in better outcomes for the community, offenders and victims through enhanced offender accountability, increased victim satisfaction, and community safety.

    During this program, presenters will:

  • Reentry/Transition

    About this Topic

    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.