Prisoner Reentry
Fostering an individual's successful transition from prison life to mainstream society can be a real challenge, and requires the development of mutually beneficial relationships with local government, community organizations, employers, and more. When building the capacity to operate a reentry program, the five organizational components that require particular attention are model, structure, services, staffing, and leadership. Following are relevant resources related to this topic.
- Prisoner Reentry Webinar Series from the National Crime Prevention Council
- CLASP Reentry Publications
Online Course
Effective Practices
- Developing internal capacity for prisoner reentry programming
- Developing external relations for prisoner reentry programming
- Linking prison and community-based services to reduce recidivism among young ex-offenders
Online Library Items
- Mentoring Former Prisoners: A Guide for Reentry Programs
- From Options to Action: A Roadmap for City Leaders to Connect Formerly Incarcerated Individuals to Work
- Call to Action: How Programs in Three Cities Responded to the Prisoner Reentry Crisis
- Just Out: Early Lessons from the Ready4Work Prisoner Reentry Initiative
- When the Gates Open: Ready4Work - A National Response to the Prisoner Reentry Crisis
Related Websites