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2013
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Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act: Toolkit for Jails
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); NIC-12RE05GKJ5..
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC).
UPDATED 1/24/13: Added missing checklists. “The goal of this Toolkit is to provide jails of all sizes, political divisions, and geographic locations with a step-by-step guide for preventing, detecting, and eliminating sexual abuse of inmates in their custody – and for responding effectively to abuse when it occurs. Prison rape includes all forms of inmate sexual abuse within a correctional facility, including state and federal prisons, county and municipal jails, police lock-ups, holding facilit... Read More
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1 computer file
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2013
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Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act: Toolkit for Jails
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); NIC-12RE05GKJ5..
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC).
UPDATED 1/24/13: Added missing checklists. “The goal of this Toolkit is to provide jails of all sizes, political divisions, and geographic locations with a step-by-step guide for preventing, detecting, and eliminating sexual abuse of inmates in their custody – and for responding effectively to abuse when it occurs. Prison rape includes all forms of inmate sexual abuse within a correctional facility, including state and federal prisons, county and municipal jails, police lock-ups, holding facilit... Read More
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1 computer file
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2012
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Process and Systems Change Evaluation Findings from the Transition to Jail Community Initiative
By Willison, Janeen Buck; Jannetta, Jesse; Dodd, Hannah; Neusteter, S. Rebecca; Warwick, Kevin; Greer, Kaitlin; Matthews, Andrea.
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“In the past decade, attention to the challenges associated with people exiting state and federal prisons has increased tremendously. This increased attention is for good reason, as the impact of prisoner reentry on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities is well documented. Yet for every person released from prison annually, approximately 12 people exit local jails … NIC [National Institute of Corrections] launched the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) initiative in 2007 ... Read More
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149 pages
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2012
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Supportive Housing for Returning Prisoners: Outcomes and Impacts of the Returning Home-Ohio Pilot Project
By Fontaine, Jocelyn; Gilchrist-Scott, Douglas; Roman, John; Taxy, Samuel; Roman, Caterina.
Ohio Dept of Rehabilitation and Correction (Columbus, OH); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) (Rockville, MD).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
“The Returning Home—Ohio (RHO) pilot program is an innovative reentry program intended to link prisoners with disabilities who have a history or risk of housing instability to supportive housing as they are released to the community. The program, funded largely by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), is based on evidence showing that the provision of supportive housing to individuals with homelessness and mental health histories reduces their use of and costs to the corre... Read More
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62 pages
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2012
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Learning From People Who Succeed Upon Release: Strategies, Approaches and Tools That Can Make a Difference
By Gnall, Kathleen.
Public Welfare Foundation (Washington, DC); Joyce Foundation (Chicago, IL); Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD); Open Society Institute-New York (New York, NY).
National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY); Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
“Suggestions for adopting organizational strategies [for offender reentry programs] informed by evaluation findings, practitioners, and those who have transitioned successfully” (p. 5). Topics discussed during this presentation include: reasons to be optimistic regarding the criminal justice system; what we can do better and we are committed to doing so; an expert’s viewpoint; moving forward; context for change; selection of successful strategies; what we are asking of the offender; individual c... Read More
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39 pages
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2012
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Family Integrated Transitions: A Promising Program for Juvenile Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders
By Trupin, Eric J.; Kerns, Suzanne E. U.; Walker, Sarah Cusworth; DeRobertis, Megan T.; Stewart, David G..
The influence of the Family Integrated Transitions (FIT) program on the reduction of juvenile recidivism is investigated. FIT is a family-based intervention reentry program used with youth having co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. It assists these youth as they transition from incarceration back into their homes. Results are reported for overall recidivism, felony recidivism, and violent felony and misdemeanor recidivism. “Participation in FIT was associated with a 30% red... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Mortality In Local Jails And State Prisons, 2000-2010 - Statistical Tables
By Noonan, Margaret E..
Statistics about the 4,150 inmate deaths occurring in local jails and state prisons during 2000-2010 are presented. Some of the findings show that most inmates expired in state prisons (78%) with suicide being the leading cause of death in jails and cancer being the most common in prisons.... Read More
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28 pages
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2012
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Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
By Garcia, Marie; Ritter, Nancy.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This 'evaluation of re-entry services for female offenders shows that increasing access can lead to modest improvements in key areas' (p. 1). Topics discussed include: the use of SVORI (Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative) to gauge the need of female offenders re-entering communities; outcomes for SVORI women and non-SVORI women such as employment and substance use; implications for policy and practice'provision and delivery of post-release services; and where to go from here.... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Case Management Strategies for Successful Jail Reentry
By Warwick, Kevin; Dodd, Hannah; Neusteter, S. Rebecca.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); NIC-11TO02GKH6.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This brief explains why “it is imperative that jurisdictions use an effective case management process that includes a strong community handoff component, particularly at the moment of release, and that ensures continuity of care between in-jail and community-based programs and services … [and] presents the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) initiative’s approach to case planning and community handoff” (p. 1). Sections of this publication cover: the TJC initiative and model--a triage approac... Read More
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10 pages
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2012
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The Role of Screening and Assessment in Jail Reentry
By Christensen, Gary; Jannetta, Jesse; Willison, Janeen Buck.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); NIC-11TO02GKH6.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
“Consistent with effective correctional practice, jails and their community partners should identify risk levels and criminogenic needs of returning [offender] populations and should focus their resources on individuals with the highest levels of both … This brief presents the two-stage screening and assessment process to determine risk and needs levels that is a core element of the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) model” (p. 1). Sections of this publication include: the TJC initiative; r... Read More
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11 pages
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2012
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The Role of Screening and Assessment in Jail Reentry
By Christensen, Gary; Jannetta, Jesse; Willison, Janeen Buck.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); NIC-11TO02GKH6.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
“Consistent with effective correctional practice, jails and their community partners should identify risk levels and criminogenic needs of returning [offender] populations and should focus their resources on individuals with the highest levels of both … This brief presents the two-stage screening and assessment process to determine risk and needs levels that is a core element of the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) model” (p. 1). Sections of this publication include: the TJC initiative; r... Read More
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11 pages
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2012
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Community Reentry after Prison Drug Treatment: Learning from Sheridan Therapeutic Community Program Participants
By Reichert, Jessica; Ruzich, Dawn; Campbell, Rebecca.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (Chicago, IL).
Results from an evaluation of the Sheridan Correctional Center National Drug Prison and Reentry Program are provided. Agencies would be wise to read this report if they are thinking of creating a similar program or revamping an existing one. Findings are reported for: sample demographics; background prior to Sheridan; experiences at Sheridan; preparation for reentry; experience in the community; relapse; recidivism; and additional comments. Graduates of this program remained (on average) two yea... Read More
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87 pages
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2012
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The Failure of Correctional Counseling and Reentry
By Downen, Daniel Patrick.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The need for effective correctional counseling for offenders who are reentering communities and ways to achieve this are explained. Sections of this article are: retooling our core; intensive case management; professional development; the vocational path; taking it to the streets—not just within the institution; and the final design.... Read More
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3 pages
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2012
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Frequent Users of Jail and Shelter Systems in the District of Columbia: An Overview of the Potential for Supportive Housing
By Gilchrist-Scott, Douglas; Fontaine, Jocelyn.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
“The Corporation for Supportive Housing [CSH] has launched a number of frequent user initiatives across the country through a model that combines housing with supportive services. The ultimate goal is to break the costly cycle of high system use through the provision of permanent supportive housing to frequent users, thereby increasing housing stability, public health, and public safety” (p. 1). Frequent users are those individuals who make frequent use of public crisis systems. One such CHS tes... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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2012 Reentry Skills Building Handbook
Georgia Dept. of Corrections (Forsyth, GE); Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles (Atlanta, GE).
While the local services are Georgia based, the bulk of this handbook is contains a wealth of excellent information and resources that will help an ex-offender make a successful transition back into the community. Forms and checklists for the released individual to fill out are spread throughout this guide and make the reentry process less intimidating. Not only giving the ex-offender direction, this handbook can be used by the community corrections practitioner in making sure the reentry proces... Read More
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180 pages
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2012
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Stopping the Madness: A New Reentry System for Juvenile Corrections
By Sells, Scott; Sullivan, Irene; DeVore, Donald.
If you are looking for a strategy to reduce the increasing rates of juvenile recidivism in your jurisdiction then this article should be on your “Must Read” list. The promising evidence-based reentry model described herein is called Parenting with Love and Limits (PLL). PLL is being utilized in seven states. Sections of this article include: one potential solution—a new reentry operating system utilizing community-level collaboration; summary of reentry delivery system changes; five recommendati... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Lifetime Lockdown: How Isolation Conditions Impact Prisoner Reentry
By Lowen, Matthew; Isaacs, Caroline; Williams, Brackette F..
American Friends Service Committee--Arizona (Tucson, AZ).
The relationship between long-term solitary confinement and prisoner reentry is examined. Sections following an executive summary are: key findings; recommendations; Project Homecoming; defining forms of isolation and lockdown, increased use of solitary. who is held in lockdown; conditions, policies, and practices of isolation; ACLU suit over poor medical and mental health care in Arizona’s prisons; the elimination of rehabilitative programming; the lasting effects of lockdown; life on the outsi... Read More
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44 pages
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2012
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What Works in Reentry Clearinghouse
Council of State Governments. National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY).
This website “offers easy access to important research on the effectiveness of a wide variety of reentry programs and practices. It provides a user-friendly, one-stop shop for practitioners and service providers seeking guidance on evidence-based reentry interventions, as well as a useful resource for researchers and others interested in reentry.” The current browsable focus areas are brand name programs, employment, housing, and mental health. Program intervention is described along with a summ... Read More
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2012
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Exploring the Role of the Police in Prisoner Reentry
By Travis, Jeremy; Davis, Ronald; Lawrence, Sarah.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Harvard Kennedy School. Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management (Cambridge, MA); National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
“This paper is organized around two key elements. The first sets forth the basic parameters of the present-day reentry phenomenon in America, with a particular focus on two dimensions that intersect with the work of urban police departments: high recidivism rates and the concentration of returning prisoners in a few neighborhoods. The second explores two rationales for police involvement in prisoner reentry efforts: the promotion of public safety and the promotion of the legitimacy of the police... Read More
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24 pages
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2012
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Prisoner Reentry Services: What Worked for SVORI Evaluation Participants?
By Lattimore, Pamela K.; Barrick, Kelle; Cowell, Alexander; Dawes, Debbie; Steffey, Danielle; Tueller, Stephen; Visher, Christy A..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Results from the second evaluation of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI), a large multi-site collection of state and local programs are presented. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; current study—data and methods; subject characteristics; results for adult males and for adult females according to housing, employment, victimization, compliance with supervision requirements, drug use, recidivism, summary and discussion; results for juvenile m... Read More
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560 pages
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2012
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What Works in Reentry Clearinghouse
National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY).
This website “offers easy access to important research on the effectiveness of a wide variety of reentry programs and practices. It provides a user-friendly, one-stop shop for practitioners and service providers seeking guidance on evidence-based reentry interventions, as well as a useful resource for researchers and others interested in reentry.” Focus areas include brand name programs, employment, housing, and mental health. Other focus areas coming soon, so you want to keep checking back. Oth... Read More
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2012
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Housing as a Platform for Formerly Incarcerated Persons
By Fontaine, Jocelyn; Biess, Jennifer.
Urban Institute. What Works Collaborative (Washington, DC).
People who deal with offender reentry should read this. “Against the backdrop of the reentry challenges, this paper discusses how housing can be a platform or pathway toward more successful reentry and reintegration for formerly incarcerated persons. While housing for formerly incarcerated persons is a source of necessary shelter and residential stability, it can also serve as the literal and figurative foundation for successful reentry and reintegration for released adults” (p. 1). Sections of ... Read More
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23 pages
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2012
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An Outcome Evaluation of the InnerChange Freedom Initiative
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (St. Paul, MN).
Results from an outcome evaluation of the faith-based prisoner reentry program InnerChange Freedom Initiative are reviewed. Not only is the risk of participants recidivating significantly reduced (reoffending by 26%, reconviction by 35%, and new offence reincarceration by 40%), the program is also very cost-effective. “The findings suggest that faith-based correctional programs can work, but only if they apply what is known about effective correctional programming” (p. 3).... Read More
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3 pages
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2012
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Offender Reentry: An Annotated Bibliography
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
“Each year, more than 700,000 individuals are released from state and federal prisons. Another 9 million cycle through local jails. When reentry fails, the costs—both societal and economic—are high … Because reentry intersects with issues of health and housing, education and employment, family, faith, and community well-being, many federal agencies are focusing on the reentry population with initiatives that aim to improve outcomes in each of these areas” (p. 3). This annotated bibliography addr... Read More
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55 pages
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2012
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Spotlight on Reentry
George Mason University. Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE) (Fairfax, VA).
This edition looks at the ongoing work of the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE) related to prisoner reentry. Articles in this issue include: “An Introduction by ACE Director Fay S. Taxman”; “EMTAP: Evidence Mapping to Advance Justice Practice” by Jennifer Lerch; “Corrections Officers’ Role in Reentry” by Lerch; “Mental Health Issues in Reentry” by Carolyn Watson; “Probation & Parole: Uncovering What Works with Still a lot to Learn!” by Danielle S. Rudes; “Hearing from the Expert... Read More
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17 pages
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2011
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Evaluation of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The final reports of an evaluation regarding the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI) can be found at this website. These are: “The Multi-Site Evaluation of SVORI: Summary and Synthesis”; “Prisoner Reentry Experiences of Adult Males: Characteristics, Service Receipt, and Outcomes of Participants in the SVORI Multi-Site Evaluation”; “Prisoner Reentry Experiences of Adult Females: Characteristics, Service Receipt, and Outcomes of Participants in the SVORI Multi-Site Evaluation”;... Read More
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2011
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But Some of Them Don’t Come Back (To Prison!): Determinants of Parolee Success
By Zajac, Gary.
Pennsylvania State University. Justice Center for Research (State College, PA).
Purpose of this presentation is: “To explore the types of events that were happening in inmates’ lives while out on parole that may have contributed to their eventual failure on parole and return to prison; To explore psychological and experiential antecedents of recidivism (i.e., acute dynamic risk factors); To inform the design of more effective programs and treatment services for inmates; To better prepare offenders for the types of issues that might present obstacles to their successful reen... Read More
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38 pages
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2011
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Enhancing Supervision and Support for Released Prisoners: A Documentation and Evaluation of the Community Supervision Mapping System
By Lucht, Jim; La Vigne, Nancy G.; Denver, Megan.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Providence Plan (ProvPlan) (Providence, RI); Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
The “Community Supervision Mapping System (CSMS), an online tool that enables users to map the formerly incarcerated and others on probation, along with related data such as service provider locations and police districts” is described (p. v). Agencies looking to design and implement such a system should read this article. It will provide you with valuable information for getting your project off the ground. Sections of this report following an executive summary include: introduction; concept an... Read More
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121 pages
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2011
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Understanding the Public Health Implications of Prisoner Reentry in California: State-of-the-State Report
By Davis, Lois M.; Williams, Malcolm V.; Derose, Kathryn Pitkin; Steinberg, Paul; Nicosia, Nancy; Overton, Adrian; Miyashiro, Lisa; Turner, Susan; Fain, Terry; Williams, Eugene, III.
California Endowment (Los Angeles, CA).
RAND Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment (ISE). Safety and Justice Program (Santa Monica, CA); RAND Health. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (HPDP) (Santa Monica, CA).
“In particular, RAND examines the public health issues surrounding prisoner reentry in California, the type of health care needs ex-offenders bring with them, which communities are disproportionately affected, and the health care system capacity of the communities to which ex-offenders return. The research team also examined in depth the experiences of returning prisoners in seeking care and the role that health plays in their efforts to reintegrate into the community and rejoin their families; ... Read More
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252 pages
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2011
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Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Youth Reentry Improvement Report
Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (Chicago, IL).
Findings and recommendations for improving the juvenile reentry system in Illinois in order to ensure “safe communities, positive outcomes for our youth, and responsible use of public resources” (p. 9). The proffered strategies for addressing challenges in Illinois’ system may help other agencies in addressing short comings in their own juvenile reentry programs. Sections following an executive summary include: methodology; indeterminate sentencing and release decision-making—the current process... Read More
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80 pages
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2011
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Re-entry: Dynamic Risk Assessment
By Morgan, Robert D.; Kroner, Daryl G.; Mills, Jeremy F..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This study aims to examine the dynamic predictors of post-release outcomes for parolees reentering the community. Sections of this report following an abstract are: executive summary; technical report—introduction, methods, and results; and conclusions. “Most notably, in this study changes in offenders dynamic functioning was not associated with changes in community outcomes. That is, measuring change in offenders functioning using rated measures did not increase our ability to predict community... Read More
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129 pages
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2011
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Reentry Programs for Students with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System: Four State Approaches
By Muller, Eve.
U.S. Dept. of Education. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (Washington, DC).
Project Forum; National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) (Alexandria, VA).
“ Evidence strongly supports the notion that juvenile offenders, both with and without disabilities, are significantly more likely to experience successful reentry into their home schools and communities if appropriate programs and supports are in place” (p. 1). Strategies for effectively meeting the reentry needs of disabled justice-involved youth are described. Sections of this analysis include: overview and background—what reentry is, federal efforts to support successful reentry, prevalence ... Read More
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12 pages
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2011
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State Leaders' National Forum on Reentry and Recidivism
Council of State Governments.Justice Center (New York, NY); Association of State Correctional Administrators (Hagerstown, MD); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); Public Welfare Foundation (Washington, DC); Pew Center on the States (Washington, DC).
Access to the agenda, presentation slides, and video segments from the State Leaders' National Forum on Reentry and Recidivism is provided at this website. Those individuals tasked with reducing the recidivism of released inmates' will want to pay a visit here. "Drawing on lessons learned from reentry policies, programs, and research, [this forum] aimed to position states to leave the event with the outlines of a plan that had the following elements: set specific goals that include concrete redu... Read More
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2011
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Employing Your Mission: Building Cultural Competence in Reentry Service Agencies Through the Hiring of Individuals Who Are Formerly Incarcerated and/or in Recovery
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Fortune Society (Long Island City, NY); City University of New York. John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prisoner Reentry Institute (New York, NY); Columbia University. Teachers College. International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (ICCCR) (New York, NY).
This publication will be useful to those individuals wanting to make their reentry services more effective. The building of cultural competence “within reentry services by hiring formerly incarcerated men and women to reflect the experiences and realities of the reentry population and provide services more effectively” is explained (p. 1). Cultural competence is a set of practices that work to make an organization more successful in cross-cultural conditions. Four sections in addition to a summa... Read More
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32 pages
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2011
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In Our Backyard: Overcoming Community Resistance To Reentry Housing (A NIMBY Toolkit)
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Fortune Society (Long Island City, NY); City University of New York. John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prisoner Reentry Institute (New York, NY); Columbia University. Teachers College. International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (ICCCR) (New York, NY).
The development of a housing project in West Harlem for formerly incarcerated people is described. Organizations trying to find ways to house recently released inmates in the community should read this publication. Sections of this toolkit in addition to a summary include: the reentry crisis; a case study of the Fortune Academy project; what the Fortune Academy story tells us; and best practices for gaining community support—applying lessons learned to your organization.... Read More
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20 pages
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2011
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Promoting Partnerships between Police and Community Supervision Agencies: How Coordination Can Reduce Crime and Improve Public Safety
By Jannetta, Jesse; Lachman, Pamela.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) (Washington, DC).
The key role a partnership between local law enforcement and community supervision agencies plays in offender reentry is explained. Individuals seeking to reduce recidivism and ensure public safety should read this guide. Sections of this publication include: partnership benefits; partnership contributions; key partnership elements—intelligence and information sharing, case planning and supporting behavior change, problem-solving approaches, emphasis on special populations, and focused deterren... Read More
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64 pages
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2011
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Prisoner Reentry and the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
By Periman, Deborah.
University of Alaska Anchorage. Justice Center (Anchorage, AK).
“The Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act, designed to facilitate offender reentry throughout the United States, is model legislation by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL).” Sections of this article include: background; overview of the collateral consequences problem and the proposed act; operative provision of the 2010 Uniform Act; implications for Alaska; estimated number of adults under correctional supervision in Alaska and the U.S. by correc... Read More
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5 pages
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2011
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Assessing the Impact of InsideOut Dad™ on Newark Community Education Centers (CEC) Residential Reentry Center Residents
Rutgers University-Newark. School of Public Affairs and Administration. Economic Development Research Group (EDRG) (xxx).
This study seeks to determine “the impact of participation in the InsideOut Dad™ program on participant behavioral, cognitive, attitudinal, and self-efficacy outcomes compared to Newark CEC Residential Reentry Center resident fathers not participating in the program” (p. 10). InsideOut Dad is an evidence-based pre-release program that helps to connect incarcerated fathers with their families while getting them ready for reentry. Sections of this report include: introduction—an overview of patern... Read More
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68 pages
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2011
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The Elected Official’s Toolkit for Jail Reentry
By Jannetta, Jesse; Dodd, Hannah; Elderbroom, Brian.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
Those individuals involved in creating a jail reentry program will find this publication very useful. Information about various issues related to jail reentry is provided on single topic handouts. These handouts are divided into two sections--fact sheets regarding jail reentry and its key components and tools and resources for implementing or expanding a jail reentry initiative. Topics covered are: jail reentry overview; jails and the jail population; the jail-to-community continuum; stakeholder... Read More
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34 pages
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2011
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National Reentry Resource Center Frequently Asked Questions
National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY).
Answers for frequently asked questions about housing, employment, and education are provided on this website.... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Employment Information Handbook
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
This handbook “provides prisoners with contacts and other information that can help them to prepare for release” (p. 2). Sections contained in this guide are: purpose; what to do to prepare for release; employers who hire ex-offenders; federal programs to help ex-offenders; state and federal jobs for ex-offenders; loans and grants; programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor; other programs not directly related to employment; how to get a birth certificate; state contacts for vital docume... Read More
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54 pages
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2011
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Increasing Access to Health Insurance Coverage for Pre-Trial Detainees and Individuals Transitioning from Correctional Facilities Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
By Blair, Patricia; Greifinger, Robert; Stone, T. Howard; Somers, Sarah.
American Bar Association. Criminal Justice Section (Chicago, IL); Community Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS) (Oakland, CA).
Issues surrounding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) “provisions governing individual insurance coverage and subsidies and how they apply to incarcerated persons” are discussed (p.1). It is important to be aware of these especially when dealing with increasing health care costs. Sections of this publication include: perspective; introduction; prisoners and detainees; the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; health benefit exchanges; practical issues; Medicaid and the ... Read More
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12 pages
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2011
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The Greening of Corrections: Creating a Sustainable System
By Feldbaum, Mindy; Greene, Frank; Kirschenbaum, Sarah; Mukamal, Debbie; Welsh, Megan; Pinderhughes, Raquel.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
AED. National Institute for Work and Learning (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
What are viable strategies for cutting costs while protecting the public’s safety? Corrections can achieve some substantial cost savings in sustainability or greening strategies. This publication “provides correctional professionals with a framework to gain a general understanding of sustainability practices and principles and to identify examples of operations, programs, and management strategies for self-sustaining facilities” (p. ii). Sections of this publication include: introduction; greeni... Read More
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76 pages
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2011
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Reentry Myth Busters
Federal Interagency Reentry Council (Washington, DC).
Myth Busters are a series of "fact sheets intended to clarify existing federal policies that affect formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.” Topics covered are: formalized processes for reducing child support orders during incarceration; social security benefit reinstatement; exceptions to termination of parental rights while incarcerated; the Federal Bonding Program (FBP); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and welfare bans; federal student financial aid; Supplemental ... Read More
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13 pages
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2011
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Reentry Courts: Looking Ahead: A Conversation about Strategies for Offender Reintegration
By Wolf, Robert V..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
Anyone interested in reentry courts will find this report’s insights informative. Topics discussed include current research, key program elements, eligibility requirements, managing the transition from prison to reentry court, evidence-based practices, adapting the drug court model, developing support for reentry initiatives, statewide coordination of reentry courts, overcoming institutional divisions, funding, and composition of the reentry court team.... Read More
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18 pages
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2011
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Corrections & Reentry
crimesolutions.gov (Washington, DC).
You should go to this website first if you are looking for “[r]esearch on program effectiveness reviewed and rated by Expert Reviewers [with] [e]asily understandable ratings based on whether a program achieves its goals.” Programs in the corrections and reentry field are divided into all, community corrections, inmate programs and treatment, recidivism, and reentry and release. In addition to corrections and reentry, the other broad topical areas are courts, crime and crime prevention, drugs and... Read More
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2011
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Resource Directory for Prisoners
SourcePoint Global Outreach. Naljor Prison Dharma Service (Santa Cruz, CA).
This is a very well done guide for enabling inmates to connect with various outreach and personal growth services. These programs are organized into the following areas: spiritual resources—Buddhist; spiritual resources—Christian; spiritual resources—Hindu and Yoga; further resources for psychological and spiritual transformation—ageless wisdom, interfaith, metaphysical, Native American, and psychology; legal support; free book resources; pen pal correspondence—Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and n... Read More
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29 pages
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2011
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From Risks to Assets: Toward a Strengths-Based Approach to Juvenile Reentry into the Community
By Page, Joshua; Schaefer, Shelly.
Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (Minneapolis, MN).
Strategies for making juvenile reentry more effective are described. Such information is vital if a juvenile agency is trying to reform itself into a successful organization. Sections of this article include: probation officer and probationer—a pivotal relationship for the juvenile offender’s transition into the community; risk/needs-based versus strengths-based approach; research methodology; case studies; and discussion. A strengths-based approach focuses on juveniles’ strengths or assets, pro... Read More
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7 pages
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2011
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National Criminal Justice Initiatives Map
National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY).
Information about various reentry programs is provided via an interactive map of the United States. “The map, though not exhaustive, will seek to provide a place-based catalog of national initiatives and programs designed to reduce the recidivism rates of people returning from prison, jail, and juvenile facilities.”... Read More
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2011
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Reentry Into Society
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) reentry efforts are highlighted on this website. This website begins with an overview of prisoner reentry, a discussion of the need for coordinated reentry services, and a brief look at the NIJ’s reentry research portfolio. Additional links on the site are: evaluation of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI); evaluation of Second Chance Act Demonstration Projects; research on reentry and employment; publications on reentry, parole, and pr... Read More
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2011
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‘A Courtroom Unlike Any Other’: Santa Clara County’s Parolee Reentry Court is a Case Study in Reducing Prison Recidivism
By Korber, Dorothy.
California. Senate. Office of Oversight and Outcomes (Sacramento, CA).
This report highlights the Parolee Reentry Court in Santa Clara County, California. It looks at the makeup of the Court and provides observations from its integrated team of judge, parole agents, probation officers, public defender, prosecutor, and psychologists. It also presents a perspective from a parolee, the proposal for the Court, and views from other counties. A table of California counties with collaborative justice courts is also included.... Read More
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22 pages
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2011
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Request for Proposal (RFP): RFP# 11-87-008 for Prisoner Reentry Demonstration Project Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Cook County Government. Office of the Purchasing Agent (Chicago, IL).
The provision of case management services and the acquisition of the “appropriate reentry transitional and supportive services required to implement each participant’s individual reentry plan” are mandatory (p. 5). The use of cognitive-behavioral techniques is essential. All interventions must support critical thinking and effective decision-making. This RFP is divided into six parts: introduction; scope of services; instructions to proposers; evaluation and selection process; criteria; and subm... Read More
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80 pages
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2011
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The Path to Successful Reentry: The Relationship Between Correctional Education, Employment and Recidivism
By Cronin, Jake.
Univerity of Missouri. Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs. Institute of Public Policy (Columbia, MO).
The ability of education acquired in prison to increase post-incarceration employment rates and lower recidivism rates is examined. Sections of this article include: abstract; introduction; the impact of correctional education in Missouri; education and employment; education and recidivism; employment and recidivism; the pathway to lower recidivism rates; and conclusion. Results “show that inmates who increase their education in prison are more likely to find a full-time job after prison, and th... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Final Technical Report: Neighborhoods, Recidivism, and Employment Among Returning Prisoners
By Morenoff, Jeffrey D.; Harding, David J..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The impact of the community in which an offender resides on that individual’s potential for recidivism and employment is investigated. Sections following an abstract include: executive summary; introduction; research design and data collection; results according to frequency and timing of recidivism, neighborhoods and recidivism, and neighborhoods and employment; and conclusion. It appears that “neighborhood context predicted both the recidivism and labor market outcomes of former prisoners” (p.... Read More
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132 pages
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2011
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White Paper on Offender Basic Essentials for Reentry in Missouri Prepared by the St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) 2011
By Haynes, Cora; Smith-Paudel, Pari; Williams, Benjamin M..
St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) (St. Louis, MO).
The need for offenders to receive specific services upon release from incarceration is explained. This White Paper covers: the definition for basic needs for offenders; approximately 650,00 offenders are released from incarceration back into communities; employment is associated with lower recidivism rates; pre-release activities and readiness programs increase job placement and retention; a large percentage of offenders lack basic life skills; the lack of resources to address offender health is... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Federal Benefits Chart
Reentry Policy Council (New York, NY).
This chart can be used to investigate various federal benefit programs that a recently released inmate or other justice-involved individual may be qualified to participate in. Benefit type, federal funding agency, eligibility requirements, and examples are given for five benefit program areas—cash assistance, families, employment, health, and housing.... Read More
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2011
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Facilitating Medicaid Enrollment for People with Serious Mental Illnesses Leaving Jail or Prison: Key Questions for Policymakers Committed to Improving Health and Policy Safety
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY).
The access to Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI/SSDI) that justice-involved people with serious mental illness (SMI) should have is an area of frequent confusion. Answers to questions which “can help policymakers facilitate or strengthen effective collaboration among corrections, health, and mental health agencies to identify and enroll eligible individuals with SMI in these programs” are provided (p. 1). Reasons for why policymakers should care ... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Industry Recognized Certification: A Pathway to Reentry
By MacDonald, Stephen; Nink, Carl.
MTC Institute (Centerville, UT).
The use of industry-based certification to increase the likelihood that ex-offenders will succeed in finding jobs is explained. Certification plays a vital role because the “reentry success of inmates requires that they develop skills consistent with industry standards and that they obtain recognized and marketable certification, which employers often use as one important criterion for hiring” (p. 1). Sections compiling this publication are: introduction; need for skilled labor; need for certifi... Read More
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20 pages
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2011
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White Paper on Offender Reentry and Substance Abuse in Missouri Prepared by the St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) 2011
By Deason, Chris; Hygrade, Cynthia; Adams, Madeline; Jones, Karen.
St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) (St. Louis, MO).
This document provides brief descriptions of various types of substance abuse treatment programs in Missouri. It also discusses: substance abuse affects the majority of U.S. offenders; offenders with substance abuse issues have the highest recidivism rates; they also have very high death rates and mental health challenges; promising practices and access to service; and prison-based treatment centers.... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Advocacy Toolkits to Combat Legal Barriers Facing Individuals with Criminal Records
Open Society Institute-New York. After Prison Initiative (New York, NY).
Legal Action Center (New York, NY).
Strategies for reducing the challenges faced by ex-offenders reentering their communities are explained by this series of Toolkits. Each kit contains sections regarding what the roadblock is, problems associated with it, and ways to change it, what advocates can do, model laws, Action Alerts, sample advocacy letters, (soon to be included) sample editorials for media outreach. Available Toolkits are: Prohibit Inquiries About Arrests That Never Led to Conviction; Standards for Hiring People with C... Read More
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2011
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White Paper on Sex Offender Treatment in Missouri Prepared by the St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) 2011
By Hygrade, Cynthia; Smith, Leland; Spitzer, Jessica; Williams, Benjamin M..
St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) (St. Louis, MO).
This paper covers: the definition of sexual abuse; no such thing as a “typical” sex offender; myths and facts about sex offenders; supervision of sex offenders; the Containment Model and collaboration; and other promising practices and reducing recidivism.... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Keys to Federal Benefits Access
Reentry Policy Council (New York, NY).
“This tool identifies four key issue areas for policymakers seeking to ensure that people who are eligible for SSI/SSDI and Medicaid are enrolled immediately upon release. Click on each key to review recommendations and examples in each issue area”. These key areas are eligibility, documentation, application, and continuity of care. Access is also provided to additional informational resources, program examples, and a glossary.... Read More
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2011
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White Paper on Education, Employment, and the Ex-
Offender in Missouri Prepared by the St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) 2011
By Hall, Clyde; Williams, Benjamin M..
St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) (St. Louis, MO).
Strategies for dealing with the challenges ex-offenders face with employment and education are explained. Topics covered include: ex-offender population and recidivism; people with convictions face significant employment barriers; people with convictions have less educational attainment; and employers do not easily hire formerly incarcerated individuals.... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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White Paper on Offender Reentry and Mental Illness in Missouri Prepared by the St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) 2011
By Deason, Chris; Hygrade, Cynthia; Adams, Madeline; Jones, Karen.
St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) (St. Louis, MO).
Topics covered by this brief include: the incidence of mental illness in prisons; the increasing rate of offenders considered to be mentally ill; classification of mentally ill inmates is based on a mental health screen; 35% of females admitted are mentally ill; significant amounts of states funds spent on prison-based mental health treatment; higher recidivism rate for mentally ill offenders; 75% of mentally ill offenders also have substance abuse issues; mentally ill offenders face unique chal... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Tell Me More: Does Re-Entry Turn Tax Takers To Tax Payers?
By Martin, Michel; Solis, Hilda; Gaskins, Jennifer.
NPR Online (Washington, DC); National Public Radio (Washington, DC).
The relationship between re-entry, employment, and recidivism is discussed by host Michel Martin, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, and ex-offender Jennifer Gaskins.... Read More
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5 pages
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2011
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Straight-Up: (Expanding) Mentoring of Current and Formerly Incarcerated Adults: Key Components of Successful Relationship-Building to Support Positive Change
National Coalition of Community-Based Correctional and Community Re-Entry Service Organizations (NC4RSO) (Blaine, WA).
“This paper contributes to identifying the determinants and characteristics of successful mentoring in the corrections and re-entry context. This analysis has application for formal mentors as well as for other front-line correctional staff and volunteers who seek effective interaction skills when engaging with current and formerly incarcerated individuals” (p. 3). Findings cover: mentoring as a support for positive post-prison outcomes; the context for mentoring relationships within corrections... Read More
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25 pages
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2011
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Beyond Going Home: From Reentry to Reintegration: Leaving Prison is Easy. Reintegration Is the Challenge.
By Rothwell, Isaac; VanBuren, Jeff.
Prisoner's Legal Services of New York (Albany, NY).
This article provides excellent advice for individuals recently released from incarceration on how to successfully become a part of their communities. Tips for effective reintegration are: work to establish a positive relationship with your parole officer; establish positive connections in the community; meet the challenge of obtaining employment; get involved in positive community activities; and accept the fact that things out there are not how you remember them.... Read More
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3 pages
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2010
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Enhancing Offender Re-Entry: An Integrated Model for Enhancing Offender Re-Entry
By Serin, Ralph; Llloyd, Caleb D.; Hanby, Laura J..
Sometimes a look at the system from outside sheds new light on elements that can contribute to its success. That is one of the benefits of reading this article. “The purpose of this paper is to critically examine how well the field is positioned to meet proffered expectations for re-entry regarding risk reduction and public safety and to debate whether existing conceptualizations of offender change can adequately inform offender re-entry initiatives” (p. 53). Sections of this publication after ... Read More
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13 pages
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2010
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What Works in Residential Centers Monographs
By Taxman, Faye X.; Rexroat, Jessica; Shilton, Mary; Mericle, Amy; Lerch, Jennifer.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
George Mason University. Criminology, Law & Society. Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (Fairfax, VA).
This series of monographs “examines the impact of participation in a RRC [Residential Re-entry Center] on federal offender release outcomes” (p. 2). RRCs assist in the transition of offenders from prison to the community. The series contains eight reports: Executive Overview: What Works in Residential Reentry Centers; Report 1: What Is the Impact of “Performance Contracting” on Offender Supervision Services?; Report 2: Measuring Performance- The Capacity of Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs) to ... Read More
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165 pages
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2010
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Offender Transition Program: Resource Manual
By Ransom, Gary R.; Nicholson, Scott.
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC); Federal Correction Institution McKean (Bradford, PA).
Information for inmates making the transition back into the community is provided in this manual. Resources are organized into the following sections: Internet resources; career exploration; general assistance programs; business/consumer education; substance abuse and mental health; and appendixes covering the Department of Labor state level contacts, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, Service Corp of Retired Executives, and the Federal Reserve ... Read More
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80 pages
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2010
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Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions: Confronting Issues of Race and Dignity
By Pinard, Michael.
The impact of the loss of certain rights upon an individual’s release from incarceration is examined. “These consequences include ineligibility for public and government-assisted housing, public benefits, and various forms of employment, as well as civic exclusions such as ineligibility for jury services and disenfranchisement” (p. 459). This article is divided into the following parts: a comparative approach to collateral consequences; collateral consequences in the U.S. and the comparison coun... Read More
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78 pages
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2010
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Juvenile Reentry in Concept and Practice
By Altschuler, David M.; Bilchik, Shay.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY); Council of State Governments Justice Center (New York, NY).
"Continuity of care, overarching case management, appropriate staffing, and cognitive-behavioral intervention are increasingly being recognized as foundational, evidence-based building blocks in the design and operation of juvenile reentry. [This presentation] will address these key components of juvenile reentry and will include discussion of assessing and classifying reoffending risk, needs, and strengths; balancing social control and services; blending sanctions and incentives into a graduate... Read More
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32 p.
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2010
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Prisoner Reentry Institute (PRI)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prisoner Reentry Institute (New York, NY).
This website will be a valuable resource for those people interested in effectiveness of reentry procedures and practices. Points of entry include: about PRI; current initiatives; occasional series events; publications/resources; contact information; and institute spotlights.... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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Reentry Housing Options: The Policymakers' Guide
By Cortes, Katherine; Rogers, Shawn.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Council of State Governments Justice Center (New York, NY); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
This guide is for those people wanting to reduce the recidivism of offenders returning to the community by offering plenty of affordable housing. Sections of this report include: introduction; the unmet demand for affordable housing; reentry housing options charts; three approaches to increasing housing capacity for the reentry population; housing terms; laying the groundwork for increasing reentry housing capacity; greater access; increased housing stock; revitalized neighborhoods; and conclusi... Read More
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29 p.
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2010
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Maintaining Programme Integrity: The FOR…A Change Programme and the Resettlement of Ex-Prisoners
By Vanstone, Maurice.
The effectiveness of the offender group program “FOR...A Change” is examined. The main results from this study address: the avoidance of program drift; the avoidance of program reversal; expressing empathy; developing any discrepancy rolling with resistance; supporting self-efficacy; avoiding argument; avoidance of program noncompliance; and organizational commitment. “In general, levels of integrity were high, and the group leaders delivered the programme as intended with enthusiasm and commitm... Read More
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10 p.
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2010
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Exploring Inmate Reentry in a Local Jail Setting: Implications for Outreach, Service Use, and Recidivism
By White, Michael D.; Saunders, Jessica; Fisher, Christopher; Mellow, Jeff.
Very little research has involved jail reentry success. This article provides a view of the jail-based RIDE (Rikers Island Discharge Enhancement) reentry program of New York City. Topics discussed include: growing concern over prisoner reentry; key principles of successful programming; and the unique challenges posed by the jail setting. Participants “who stay engaged for at least 90 days of post-release services experience significantly fewer (and slower) returns to jail” (p.1).... Read More
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23 p.
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2010
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Prisoner Reentry Institute Occasional Series on Reentry Research
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prisoner Reentry Institute (New York, NY).
Individuals interested in the latest research about offender reentry will find this website a very valuable addition to their search. A PowerPoint presentation, bibliography, and panelist biographies are provided for a wide range of presentations.... Read More
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5 p.
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2010
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Do Reentry Courts Reduce Recidivism? Results from the Harlem Parole Reentry Court
By Hamilton, Zachary.
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
Those wanting to implement a reentry court in their community can use this report to show how such courts greatly benefit public safety. Six chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; the state of prisoner reentry; the reentry court model; study design and analysis plan; results according to recidivism and reincarceration rates, months to rearrest/revocation, role of duration, and predictors of completion/graduation (prior behavior seems to indicate future behavior); and discussion and ... Read More
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40 p.
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2010
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A Framework for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Local Criminal Justice Systems
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Philadelphia, PA); Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) (Washington, DC); Justice Management Institute (JMI) (Denver, CO); The Carey Group (Silver Spring, MD).
This report is essential reading for individuals wanting to achieve "measurable reductions of pretrial misconduct and post-conviction reoffending" (p.6). Eight sections follow an introduction (a new paradigm for the justice system): underlying premises; the key decision points, decision makers, and stakeholders in the criminal justice system; examining justice system decision making through the lens of harm reduction; the principles underlying the framework; applying evidence-based principles to... Read More
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68 p.
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2010
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Transition from Jail to Community Online Learning Toolkit
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
This online learning resource is an essential ingredient in the development of programs designed to help offenders reenter the community upon their release from jail. This program contains the following nine modules: getting started; leadership, vision, and organizational culture; collaborative structure and joint ownership; data-driven understanding of local reentry; targeted intervention strategies; screening and assessment; transition plan development; targeted transition interventions; and s... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Services to Incarcerated People and Ex-Offenders
American Library Association. Office for Literacy and Outreach (OLOS) (Chicago, IL).
This website is a must visit for those people who want to help inmates and ex-offenders find the information they need to succeed in their lives. Links are provided to ALA resources, additional resources, and selected websites (according to juvenile, family, and libraries) for library service to incarcerated people. Items include: “OLOS Columns Blog: Stories from the Field, Bibliographies, and Other Items”; “Facts About Prisons and Prisoners”; “Prisoners Re-Entering the Community”; “Books Behind... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Reentry of Methamphetamine-Using Offenders into the Community: Identifying Key Strategies and Best Practices for Community Corrections
By Lowe, Nathan C.; DeMichele, Matthew.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY); Council of State Governments (CSG) (Lexington, KY).
If you or your agency is reintegrating ex-offenders that used methamphetamines (MA) into the community, you own it to yourselves to read this publication. “The purpose of this report is to highlight the need for a coherent strategy for community corrections professionals to use when supervising MA-using populations in the community. This report offers the community corrections field baseline data to understand some of the obstacles and lessons learned regarding supervision of MA-using offenders”... Read More
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31 pages
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2010
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What Works in Residential Reentry Centers?
George Mason University. Dept. of Criminology, Law and Society. Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE) (Fairfax, VA).
This study “focused on residential re-entry centers (RRCs) contracted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. There are 250 Residential Reentry Center contractors who are responsible for nearly 24,000 federal offenders each year. In this study, the experiences of 9 RRC sites and nearly 40,000 individual case histories were examined with the goal of providing details concerning the services and performance of the RRCs … Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs) are designed to facilitate the transition from p... Read More
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2010
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Improving Reentry for Ex-Offenders in San Diego County: SB 618 Third Annual Evaluation Report
By Mulmat, Darlanne Hoctor; Doroski, Elizabeth; Howard, Lisbeth; Correia, Debbie; Keaton, Sandy; Rohanna, Kristen; Burke, Cynthia.
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Sacramento, CA).
SANDAG (San Diego, CA).
“The Senate Bill (SB) 618 San Diego Prisoner Reentry Program was developed in order to close this revolving door to prison by providing tangible reentry support services. Key program components are based on best practices and include conducting screenings and assessments and providing case management and services to meet identified needs. The process begins before sentencing and continues through imprisonment, as well as up to 18 months post-release” (p. iii). This report presents findings regar... Read More
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282 pages
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2010
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Virginia Adult Re-entry Initiative: The Four Year Strategic Plan: Executive Summary: July 2010 - June 2014
Virginia Dept. of Corrections (Richmond, VA).
Those agencies needing to create a strategic plan for their own reentry programs will find common elements in this plan that they can use. Sections of this executive summary are: background; development of the Virginia Adult Re-entry Initiative (VARI) strategic plan; VARI strategic plan summary—vision, mission, principles, goals, service components (i.e., first contact, reception, on-going assessment and case planning, programs and services, re-entry service continuum from less than five years b... Read More
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25 pages
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2010
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Justice Reinvestment: A Data-Driven Approach to Reduce Corrections Spending and Reinvest Savings in Strategies That Can Decrease Crime and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY).
An overview of the justice reinvestment process is provided. This brief looks at: how justice reinvestment works—analyze data and develop policy options, adopt new policies and put reinvestment strategies into place, and measure performance; and case studies from Texas and Kansas.... Read More
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4 p.
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2010
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Life after Prison: Tracking the Experiences of Male Prisoners Returning to Chicago, Cleveland, and Houston
By Visher, Christy; Yahner, Jennifer; La Vigne, Nancy.
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
Those interested in the experiences of released offenders will find this study of use in comparing or forecasting what occurs to those incarcerated individuals rejoining the local community. Sections of this brief cover: characteristics of returning prisoners; overview of the reentry experience—programming participation, housing and neighborhoods, family relationships, substance use, and identification, debt, and employment; reoffending and reincarnation; predicting reintegration outcomes; and i... Read More
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6 p.
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2010
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For Immediate Release: How to Safely Reduce Prison Populations and Support People Returning to Their Communities
Justice Policy Institute (Washington, DC).
Agencies wanting to cut costs by reducing their inmate population need to at this report. This report has sections covering: there is no clear correlation between length of prison stay and rates of recidivism; parole can be used to safely reduce prison populations; improving parole supervision practices will reduce the number of people returned to prison; people need support after release to be successful in the community; states are already using innovative methods to reduce their prison popula... Read More
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10 p.
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2010
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Hearing on: Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions: Barriers to Reentry for the Formerly Incarcerated
U.S. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (Washington, DC).
The challenges ex-offenders face upon their reentry into their neighborhoods are examined. This website provides access to a video of the hearing and printed testimony from the witnesses. Anyone working with released prisoners or advocating on their behalf should watch this hearing and read these testimonies.... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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Between the Lines: A Question & Answer Guide on Legal Issues in Supportive Housing: 2010 National Edition
Goldfarb and Lipman (Oakland, CA); Corporation for Supportive Housing (Oakland, CA).
Individuals assisting ex-offenders in finding housing should be familiar with this publication. Chapters include: why read this guide; legal overview—how the law is organized and fair housing laws; serving designated populations—introduction, reserving housing for people with disabilities, economic discrimination, projects serving homeless people, and discrimination based on source of income, and restricting housing to other groups; selection of individual tenants—screening and intake and reason... Read More
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197 p.
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2010
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Ready for Reentry: Successful Reintegration into the Community after Incarceration
Allegheny County Jail Collaborative (Pittsburgh, PA).
This brochure provides an overview of the Allegheny County Jail Collaborative and its efforts to help inmates make a successful reentry into the community. Topics discussed include: why reentry makes sense: inspired by success; getting life back on track; the creation and progress of the Allegheny County Jail Collaborative; adding families to the reentry equation; and late night release reform. Allegheny County saves $6 for every 1$ given to the Collaborative.... Read More
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4 p.
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2010
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TPC Case Management Handbook: An Integrated Case Management Approach
By Burke, Peggy; Herman, Paul; Stroker, Richard; Giguere, Rachelle.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“This handbook is designed for teams of correctional and noncorrectional staff at the policy, management, and line staff levels who have been charged with implementing improvements in supervision and case management that support an overall strategy to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety through successful offender reentry” (p.1). Seven chapters are contained in this publication: an overview of the Integrated Case Management (ICM) approach; the critical challenges and strengths of the ... Read More
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143 p.
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2010
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Office of Justice Programs’ Management of Its Offender Reentry Initiatives
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of the Inspector General. Audit Division (Washington, DC).
Results from an evaluation of the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP’s) two major offender reentry initiatives are presented and analyzed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; findings and recommendations regarding the administration and management of OJP’s offender reentry programs and design of OJP’s offender reentry grant programs; Statement of Compliance with Laws and Regulations; and Statement on Internal Controls. Appendixes also provide a response from the OJP and the ... Read More
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67 p.
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2010
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Reentry Programs Database
Reentry Policy Council (New York NY).
This searchable database includes “descriptions of reentry programs and initiatives from across the country…[which] highlight promising efforts that may provide valuable ideas for policymakers to consider or build upon as they develop their own initiatives” (p.1).... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Evaluation of the Ridge House Residential Program: Final Report
By Willison, Janeen Buck; Roman, Caterina Gouvis; Wolff, Ashley; Correa, Vanessa; Knight, Carly R..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, D).
Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
The effectiveness of the Ridge House program to reduce recidivism is examined. Ridge House is a “spiritually-based, short-term transitional housing program that provides substance abuse treatment and employability training to parolees in need of support and services as they transition from state prison to the Reno (NV) community” (p.iii). Sections of this report include: abstract; executive summary; introduction; Ridge House program; evaluation design and methods; impact analysis and findings; a... Read More
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92 p.
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2010
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System Change Accomplishments of the Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Returning Home Initiative
By Fontaine, Jocelyn; Roman, Caterina Gouvis; Burt, Martha.
Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
Individuals looking to establish a supportive program for housing people being released from prison will find the challenges and successes of the Returning Home Initiative useful in formulating their own strategies. Sections of this report include an introduction; the Returning Home Initiative (RHI) as a system change agent; characterizing system change; the RHI site overview for New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago; RHI activities across the country; challenges; lessons learned at the policy... Read More
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20 p.
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2010
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Cities Pave the Way: Promising Reentry Policies that Promote Local Hiring of People with Criminal Records
By Emsellem, Maurice; Neighly, Madeline.
National League of Cities. Institute for Youth, Education and Families (Washington, DC); National Employment Law Project (NELP) (New York, NY).
Individuals involved with helping ex-offenders find employment after their release from incarceration will find this guide very interesting. It “assembles the most promising local policies that promote the hiring of people with criminal records” (p.1). Seven parts are contained in this publication: introduction; the basics, the city hiring process; three steps to a model city hiring policy; leverage development funds to target jobs for people with criminal records; expanding bid incentive progra... Read More
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12 p.
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2010
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Establishing and Maintaining Medicaid Eligibility upon Release from Public Institutions
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Rockville, MD).
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (Princeton, NJ); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Rockville, MD).
Individuals involved in acquiring Medicaid benefits for mentally ill ex-offenders returning to the community will find the lessons learned from this study helpful. The development and implementation of “a model program to ensure that eligible individuals with mental illness were enrolled in Medicaid at discharge from state institutions” was evaluated (p.1). Five sections follow an executive summary: introduction; barriers to ensuring Medicaid eligibility for adults leaving state institutions; in... Read More
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78 p.
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2010
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Partnering with Jails to Improve Reentry: A Guidebook for Community-Based Organizations
By Crayton, Anna; Ressler, Liz; Mukamal, Debbie A.; Jannetta, Jesse; Warwick, Kevin.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
Anyone looking to create a partnership between a community-based organization (CBO) and a jail reentry program will find this publication very helpful. This guidebook is divided into these sections: introduction; understanding the big picture, incarceration and jail reentry; developing and sustaining a partnership with the local jail; working with the jail population and in the jail environment; examples of strong partnerships between CBOs and jails; resources for the field; and conclusion. Appe... Read More
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64 pages
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2010
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Justice Atlas of Sentencing and Corrections
Justice Mapping Center (Brooklyn, NY).
“The Justice Atlas is a corrections data driven, interactive mapping tool ... [It] is distinct from crime mapping in that it maps the residential patterns of populations who are admitted to prison and who return to their communities from prison each year; as well as those who are on parole or probation on any typical day.” Statistics are provided per state (if given) for admissions rate, count, and expenditure, releases rate, count, and expenditure, parole rate and count, and probation rate and ... Read More
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1 page
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2010
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In For a Penny: The Rise of America's New Debtors' Prisons
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (New York, NY).
“This ACLU report presents the results of a yearlong investigation into modern-day "debtors' prisons," and shows that poor defendants are being jailed at increasingly alarming rates for failing to pay legal debts they can never hope to afford” (website). Following an executive summary is an assessment of the collection practices related to legal financial obligations (LFOs) for five states—Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, and Washington.... Read More
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92 pages
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2010
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Evaluation of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Pilot Program: Interim Re-Arrest Analysis
By Markman, Joshua A.; Fontaine, Jocelyn; Roman, John K.; Nadeau, Carey Anne.
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This interim report looks at re-arrest outcomes for a pilot project between the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) and the Corporation for Supportive Housing Ohio Office (CSH). Sections of this publication include: introduction; ODRC/CSH supportive housing pilot project; Urban Institute evaluation; data analysis according to demographics, length of stay and release, security and risk, re-arrest outcomes; conclusions; and next steps. “The results of these analyses suggested t... Read More
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12 pages
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2010
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Strategies for Creating Offender Reentry Programs in Indian Country
American Indian Development Associates (Albuquerque, NM).
“The information presented in this document will assist tribal justice practitioners, administrators, and policymakers in designing and developing reentry strategies for adult and juvenile offenders returning to their tribal communities” (p. 5). Sections of this report include: introduction; historical overview; developing reentry programs in Indian Country—justice system, intervention and treatment, and community restoration; general reentry policy considerations—Tribal government responsibilit... Read More
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55 pages
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2010
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No Violence Alliance (NoVA) Project: San Francisco’s Model Adult Case Management Reentry Program
By Duggan, Erica.
Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (San Francisco, CA).
The utilization of the No Violence Alliance (NoVA) Project to assist offenders released from San Francisco jails is covered. Five sections are contained in this report: introduction; history of reentry; model reentry program; NoVA—a “collaboration between different governmental and non-profit entitites, which allows for the project’s success” (p.7); and conclusion. The rearrest rate for NoVA participants is 36% compared to 68% for the comparison group.... Read More
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13 pages
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2010
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The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Reentry: Challenges for African-American Women
By Brown, Geneva.
American Constitution Society (ACS) (Washington, DC).
Individuals that work with African-American female offenders will find this publication of use. The challenges African-American women offenders must contend with that other populations do not have to cope with are discussed. This brief is divided into these sections: mass incarceration and the African-American community—the war on drugs created mass incarceration and reentry policies and challenges; intersectionality and problems for reentry of African-American women offenders—intersectionality,... Read More
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18 pages
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2009
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An Evolving Field: Findings from the 2008 Parole Practices Survey
By Jannetta, Jesse; Elderbroom, Brian; Solomon, Amy; Cahill, Meagan; Parthasarathy, Barbara; Burrell, William D..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
Results from a survey of the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and the 13 Strategies as explained in the publication “Putting Public Safety First: 13 Parole Supervision Strategies to Enhance Reentry Outcomes” (NIC accession no. 023433) are presented. “The survey covered characteristics of the field offices, backgrounds of the administrators, organizational climate and culture, collaboration, training, use and support of evidence-based practices (EBPs), and supervision policies and practices... Read More
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72 p.
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2009
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Assessment of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative
By Lattimore, Pamela K..
RTI International (Baltimore, MD); Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
Results of an assessment of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI) are presented. Conclusions of importance include: the successful reintegration of individuals exiting prison is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive approach; SVORI funding was a significant step forward in the development and continuation of reentry programming in most states; SVORI funds increased collaboration among state and local agencies and organizations; SVORI funds resulted in the developmen... Read More
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12 p.
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2009
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Maryland's Parole Supervision Fee: A Barrier to Reentry
By Diller, Rebekah; Greene, Judith; Jacobs, Michelle.
Open Society Institute-New York. Reducing the Social and Economic Costs of Incarceration Program (New York, N); Abell Foundation (Baltimore, MD).
New York University School of Law. Brennan Center for Justice. Access to Justice Project (New York, NY).
The impact of charging a $40 per month fee to each parolee for their supervision in the community is examined. This report contains these sections: executive summary; introduction; methodology; most parolees are unable to pay the supervision fee; the parole supervision fee undercuts reentry efforts; very few exemptions granted; and recommendations. An appendix provides the text of the Maryland Parole Supervision Law.... Read More
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34 p.
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2009
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Women's Voices: Advocacy by Criminal Justice-Involved Women
By Villanueva, Chandra; From, Sarah B..
Open Society Institute-New York (New York, NY).
Women's Prison Association and Home, Inc. Institute on Women and Criminal Justice (New York, NY).
Eleven groups of incarcerated and/or formerly incarcerated women that are working for criminal justice system reform are profiled. These groups are: Alabama Women's Resource Network/Long-Timers; Women's Re-Entry Network (AZ); A New Way of Life Reentry Project (CA); The Center for Young Women's Development (CA); Visible Voices (IL); Power Inside (MD); ReConnect (NY); Women of Substance (NY); Women On the Rise Telling HerStory (NY); Women's Advocacy Project (NY); and Women Evolving (VT).... Read More
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18 p.
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2009
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The Impact of Marital and Relationship Status on Social Outcomes for Returning Prisoners
By Visher, Christy A.; Knight, Carly R.; Chalfin, Aaron; Roman, John K..
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
The relationship between marriage or intimate partnership and recidivism, substance use, and employment is examined. Sections of this report include: summary; defining relationship status; methodology; selection into marriage and relationships; variable definitions; results; and discussion about age, relationship quality, self-selection into marriage, and areas for further research. "Overall, the findings suggest that in-prison programs that strengthen the quality of married relationships may i... Read More
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9 p.
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2009
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The Oregon Accountability Model
Oregon Dept. of Corrections. Office of Public Affairs (Salem, OR).
The six components of the Oregon Accountability Model are explained. These elements are: criminal risk factor assessment and case planning; staff-inmate interactions; work and programs; children and families; reentry; and community supervision and programs.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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The Released
By O'Connor, Karen; Navasky, Miri.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL); Park Foundation (Ithaca, NY); Open Society Institute-New York (New York, NY); Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation (New York, NY).
WGBH Boston. FRONTLINE (Boston, MA); PBS (Washington, DC).
Hardships facing mentally ill offenders released back into the community are explored during this documentary. Points of access on the show's website include: introduction; the stories of mentally ill offenders; Bridgeview Manor; the tragic cycle of in and out of prison; join a discussion; inside a mental health court (video); related report "The New Asylums"; the full show to watch online; resources and readings; program transcript; and press reaction.... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Understanding the Public Health Implications of Prisoner Reentry in California: Phase I Report
By Davis, Lois M.; Nicosia, Nancy; Overton, Adrian; Miyashiro, Lisa; Derose, Kathryn Pitkin; Fain, Terry; Turner, Susan; Steinberg, Paul; Williams, Eugene, III.
RAND Corp. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (Santa Monica, CA); RAND Corp. Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment Safety and Justice Program (Santa Monica, CA).
The provision of health care to prisoners returning to California's communities is covered. Chapters comprising this report include: introduction; socioeconomic and health characteristics of California state prisoners; distribution and concentration of parolees in California; conceptual framework and methods for defining the health care safety net for parolees; counties' capacities to meet the health care needs of the reentry population; counties' capacity to meet the mental health and substanc... Read More
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192 p.
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2009
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Going Home: The Washington State Reentry Program -- Interim Report: 18-Month Recidivism Rates for Program Participants
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
Interim recidivism outcomes are provided for the Going Home Project -- a reentry program for high-risk violent youth. Sections following a summary include: the Going Home Program -- overview, eligibility, and operation; outcome evaluation -- study groups, recidivism follow-up period and schedule, and recidivism findings after 18-months; and summary. While it is too soon for a full assessment, 62% of participants have been reconvicted for a misdemeanor or felony.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Women on the Outside: Understanding the Experiences of Female Prisoners Returning to Houston, Texas
By La Vigne, Nancy G.; Brooks, Lisa E.; Shollenberger, Tracey L..
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
The experiences of female offenders reentering Houston communities are relayed. Sections contained in this report include: overview of the female reentry experience; demographic characteristics; family status; pre-prison history; state prisons versus state jails; prison experiences; expectations for release; basic needs and support -- housing, employment, and financial support; post-release housing arrangements -- first night out and 8 to 10 months after release; employment levels by gender -- ... Read More
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17 p.
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2009
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When Relatives Return: Interviews with Family Members of Returning Prisoners in Houston, Texas
By Shollenberger, Tracey L..
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
"This research brief examines the challenges of incarceration and reentry from the perspective of family members on the outside" (p. 1). Topics discussed include: defining family; who the families of returning prisoners are; how relationships are maintained during incarceration; barriers families face in maintaining contact with their incarcerated relatives; how family members are affected by the return of their relatives; what types of support do family members provide and for how long; some f... Read More
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17 p.
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2009
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Prisoner Reentry in Houston: Community Perspectives
By Brazzell, Diana; La Vigne, Nancy G..
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
"This research brief explores prisoner reentry from the perspective of Houston stakeholders and community members" (p. 1). Sections of this report include: prisoner reentry in Houston -- the numbers; the experience of returning home -- housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, and basic needs; barriers to accessing social services; criminal justice policies and practices -- preparation for release and post-release supervision; preparing inmates for release; roles for local government and ... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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One Year Out: Tracking the Experiences of Male Prisoners Returning to Houston, Texas
By La Vigne, Nancy G.; Shollenberger, Tracey L.; Debus, Sara A..
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
The experiences of prisoners during the year following their release are recounted. Topics discussed include: overview of the reentry experience; characteristics of returning prisoners; family status; preprison histories; in-prison experiences; moment of release; housing and community; family relationships and support; substance use; employment, income, and debt; health; postrelease program participation; parole mandatory supervision; reoffending and reincarnation; understanding reentry success... Read More
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20 p.
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2009
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The Joyce Foundation's Transitional Jobs Reentry Demonstration: Testing Strategies to Help Former Prisoners Find and Keep Jobs and Stay Out of Prison
By Bloom, Dan.
Joyce Foundation (Chicago, IL); MDRC (New York, NY).
The effectiveness of the Transitional Jobs Reentry Demonstration (TJRD) is investigated. TJRD offers “transitional jobs (TJ) – temporary, subsidized jobs that provide participants with a source of legitimate income, support services and work experience as they return to the community” (p. 4). Topics discussed in this report include: why successful prisoner reentry is a national imperative; what TJRD is and its significance; the need to provide prisoners with transitional jobs; how the TJRD pro... Read More
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17 p.
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2009
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Oregon Reentry Wiki: Returning Back to the Community
Oregon Dept. of Corrections (Salem, OR).
"The Oregon Reentry Wiki is a "one-stop-shop" approach to providing information on state and county level services and resources available to offenders who have been released from Oregon Department of Corrections custody" (p. 1). Only state and local officials will be able to make changes to this wiki. Local employment, housing, and treatment options will also be provided.... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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Educational Aftercare & Reintegration Toolkit for Juvenile Justice Professionals: A Toolkit for Juvenile Justice Professionals in Pennsylvania
By Lowman, Jennifer; Mamas, Shari A..
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Models for Change. Education Law Center - PA (Philadelphia, PA).
This toolkit is designed to “serve as a roadmap for identifying issues related to the education of delinquent youth during placement and when they are released and reintegrated into their communities” (p. 7). Nine sections are contained in this toolkit: introduction; pre-placement dispositional hearing; educational services in placement; release and reintegration into the community; enrollment, attendance, and truancy; special education and other in-school services; school discipline; where to g... Read More
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190 p.
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2009
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Enhancing Rural Reentry Through Housing Partnerships: A Handbook for Community Corrections Agencies in Rural Areas
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Family Justice (New York, NY).
This handbook "discuss[es] potentially beneficial partnerships that community corrections departments can cultivate to fully tap resources and expertise . . . [and] also suggests various strategies to increase housing options for people coming home from jail and prison -- and for their families" (p. 5). Sections contained in this document include: introduction; defining rural; high-need rural areas; affordable housing challenges in rural areas; rural homelessness; rural reentry issues; housing ... Read More
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47 p.
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2009
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Creating a Workforce Development Culture to Reduce Reincarceration
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Education (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Transition and Offender Workforce Development Division (Washington, DC).
This document highlights Vermont’s Workforce Development Program. Male participants that successfully completed the program lowered their reincarceration rate from 74% to 59% at six months following release, females lowered their rate from 63% to 38%.
Topics discussed include:
- Creating a unique workforce culture
- Habits of Mind curriculum
- Workplace application
- Evidence of effectiveness
- Program replication
- Future of the program
... Read More
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12 p.
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2009
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From the Classroom to the Community: Exploring the Role of Education during Incarceration and Reentry
By Brazzell, Diana; Crayton, Anna; Mukamal, Debbie A.; Solomon, Amy L.; Lindahl, Nicole.
City University of New York. John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prison Reentry Institute (New York NY); Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
This monograph examines the “current state of education during education and reentry and identifie[s] promising programmatic and policy directions” (p. 3). Parts contained in this publication include: introduction—education, reincarceration, and reentry; the current landscape of education during incarceration and reentry; research on the effectiveness of correctional education; education behind the walls—challenges and opportunities; from classroom to community—education and reentry.... Read More
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50 p.
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2009
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The Effect of Criminal Justice Involvement in the Transition to Adulthood
By Apel, Robert; Sweeten, Gary.
National Instate of Justice (Washington, DC).
This paper looks at “whether the relationship between criminal justice involvement and low status attainment signifies a causal effect or a selective artifact” with a young person reaching adulthood (p. vii). Chapters following and executive summary include: introduction; data and methodology; impact of first-time incarceration on status attainment; impact of first-time conviction on status attainment; and conclusion and recommendations. Tables are also providing statistics regarding impact of f... Read More
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129 p.
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2009
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Investigating Prison Reentry: The Impact of Conviction Status on the Employment Prospects of Young Men
By Pager, Devah; Western, Bruce.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The relationship between the reentry of ex-prisoners into the community and their ability to find employment is examined. Sections following an abstract are: introduction; Stage 1—hiring experiment; and Stage 2—an employer’s perspective. These articles are appended to this report: “Sequencing Disadvantages: Barriers to Employment Facing Young Black and White Men with Criminal Records” by Devah Pager, Bruce Western, and Naomi Sugie; “Discrimination in a Low-Wage Labor Market: A Field Experiment” ... Read More
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136 p.
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2009
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Lifelines: Linking to Federal Benefits for People Exiting Corrections: Blueprint for Action: Volume 1--The Case for Benefit Assistance as Part of Re-Entry Programming; Volume 2--What State and Local Governments and Correctional Facilities Can Do; and Volume 3--Appendix
JEHT Foundation (New York, NY).
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law (Washington, DC).
Lifelines “provides information and recommendations on how to take advantage of federal rules and how to align state and local policies with them so as to create a comprehensive system of services and supports upon release” (p. 2). Topics discussed in Volume 1 can be grouped according to the case for benefit assistance as part of re-entry programming—why public officials should support benefit initiatives, individuals with mental illnesses in corrections; a problem for corrections; ensuring succ... Read More
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96 p.
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2009
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Mentoring Former Prisoners: A Guide for Reentry Programs
By Fletcher, Renata Cobbs; Sherk, Jerry; Jucovy, Linda.
Private/Public Ventures (P-PV) (Philadelphia, PA).
This “manual draws on the experiences of the Ready4Work sites and establishes best practices in mentoring to provide guidelines for practitioners who are interested in developing a mentoring component that helps support ex-prisoners and quite possibly enhances the effectiveness of other program areas, such as job placement and retention” (p. 5). Seven section comprise this guide: introduction; designing the mentoring component; hiring a mentor coordinator; developing initial policies and procedu... Read More
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90 p.
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2009
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Social Capital and Reentry to the Community from Prison
By Draine, Jeffrey; Wolff, Nancy.
JEHT Foundation (New York, NY); National Institute of Mental Health (Rockville, MD).
Rutgers University. Center for Behavioral Health Services and Criminal Justice Research (New Brunswick, NJ).
Utilizing a social conceptualization process, researchers at the Center for Behavioral Health Services & Criminal Justice Research “developed [this] framework for understanding “community” and its role in the reentry process for people with behavioral health problems” (p. 1). This brief covers: social relations and social capital; Center application of conceptualized social capital to reentering offenders with mental illnesses; Critical Time Intervention (CTI); and the next step for research on ... Read More
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4 p.
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2009
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Interventions to Promote Successful Re-Entry Among Drug-Abusing Parolees [and] Response: Pathways to Recovery and Reintegration
By Prendergast, Michael L..
National Institute on Drug Abuse (Bethesda, MD)).
“This article reviews research findings on principles of effective correctional treatment and the interventions that have been shown to be effective with drug abusing parolees or that have been tested with general drug-abusing populations and shown promise for use with parolees” (p.1). Sections contained in this publication include: principles of effective correctional treatment; re-entry interventions for drug-abusing parolees—cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), case management, contingency man... Read More
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13 p.
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2009
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Back on Track: Supporting Youth Reentry from Out-of-Home Placement to the Community
By Nellis, Ashley; Wayman, Richard Hooks; Schirmer, Sarah.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Youth Reentry Task Force (Washington, DC); National Alliance to End Homelessness (Washington, DC); The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
“Public safety is compromised when youth leaving out-of-home placements are not afforded necessary supportive services upon reentering their communities and are therefore at great risk to recidivate into criminal behavior” (p. 5). This report provides guidance and recommendations for achieving successful reentry services and programs. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; characteristics of reentry youth; collateral consequences associated with out-of-home placement; essenti... Read More
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48 p.
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2009
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Second Chance Act of 2007
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC).
Information regarding this Act and grants associated with it is provided at this website. "There are currently more than 2 million people serving sentences in federal and state prisons, and 10-12 million people cycling through local jails every year. Ninety-five percent of all prisoners incarcerated today will eventually be released into our communities, and it is important that we provide them with the resources necessary to not be one of the 66 percent of people whom are rearrested within thre... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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In Search of Evidence-Based Practice in Juvenile Corrections: An Evaluation of Florida’s Avon Park Youth Academy and STREET Smart Program
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Labor. Employment and Training Administration (Washington, DC).
National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Children's Research Center (Madison, WI).
Results from an evaluation of the APYA (Avon Park Youth Academy) Secure Care Program, involving vocational and educational interventions, combined with the SS (STREET Smart) aftercare reentry program are presented. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; experimental program description; experimental group profiles; control group programs; comparative costs of experimental and control group programs; design of program evaluation; post-release subject interview findings; ed... Read More
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241 p.
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2009
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Increasing Local Involvement in New Mexico Prison Reform and Offender Reentry Initiatives: Key Elements in Enhanced Public Safety and Recidivism
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New Mexico. Office of The Governor. Task Force on Prison Reform (Santa Fe, NM).
The focus of the Task Force was “how to increase the involvement of local communities and agencies in prison reform and reentry initiatives … Perhaps the most important recommendation is that local reentry councils should be created in key communities in the state, the councils to be comprised of government and non-government persons representing agencies and organizations with a particular expertise or interest in offender reentry and reform” (p. 2). Sections that follow an executive summary ar... Read More
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15 pages
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2009
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Outcome Evaluation of the Women Offender Case Management Model in Connecticut Probation
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Orbis Partners, Inc. (Ottawa, Ontario).
“The outcome evaluation [for the Women Offender Case Management Model (WOCMM) implemented in Connecticut probation] focuses on determining whether participation in the project reduces future involvement in the criminal justice system as measured by recidivism over a fixed length follow-up period. The outcome evaluation employs a comparison group to determine if participants have more positive outcomes than a group of women with similar characteristics who were not exposed to the model” (p. 1). R... Read More
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17 p.
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2009
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Transitional Jobs for Ex-Prisoners: Implementation, Two-Year Impacts, and Costs of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Prisoner Reentry Program
By Redcross, Cindy; Bloom, Dan; Azurdia, Gilda; Zweig, Janine; Pindus, Nancy.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Labor (Washington, DC); Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
MDRC (New York, NY).
Interim results from an evaluation of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), a program which finds ex-offenders jobs, is provided. Sections of this report include: overview with key findings; introduction; the implementation of the CEO Program; impacts of CEO on participation and service receipt; impacts on employment and earnings; impact on recidivism; impacts on other outcomes such as noneconomic; and costs of the Center for Employment Opportunities. “CEO generated a large but short-li... Read More
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187 pages
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2009
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9 to 5 Beats Ten to Life: How to (Re) Enter Society, 2nd Edition
By Davis, Mike S..
American Correctional Association (Alexandria, VA).
This easy-to-follow, well-written guide is “a step-by-step, interactive approach to fundamental skills needed for the ex-offender to obtain and maintain a job” (p xi). Chapters cover: pre-employment assessment—what you know; your plan; how to prepare for a job on the outside while inside; how to look on paper—applications and resumes; the job search; your image; dangerous, non-traditional jobs; entrepreneurs—doing your own thing and being your own boss; special concerns for women ex-offenders; c... Read More
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129 pages
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2009
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Legislative Report on Temporary Housing
North Carolina Dept. of Correction (Raleigh, NC).
This report provides guidance for one state legislature’s actions regarding the temporary housing of offenders. It offers other agencies ideas on how they can address this issue. Sections of this document are: Session Law 2008-107 (H2436); introduction; other state practices; feasibility of contracting with community-based facilities; establishment of a central facility; and conclusion. The state relies on the family as the primary source of offender housing. The second option is the development... Read More
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5 pages
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2009
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The Michigan Department of Corrections Special Alternative Incarceration Program First Year Process Evaluation: An Independent Review of Program Improvements
By Austin, James; Chapman, Gabrielle.
JFA Institute (Washington, DC).
The effectiveness of Michigan’s Special Alternative to Incarceration (SAI) program is assessed. The results from this evaluation should interest other agencies looking to modify aging or inefficient boot camp programs. SAI “was modified significantly in 2008 to become an integral part of the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative. As such it should no longer be characterized as a traditional boot camp program but an intensive prison diversion and/or release program” (p. 2). Sections contained in t... Read More
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78 pages
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2009
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Evaluation of the NYC Justice Corps: Final Report of Year One of the NYC Justice Corps Program Implementation: Executive Summary
By Tapper, Donna; Zacharia, Joy; Bergman, Artis; Fields, Allison; Clarke, Ryan.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prisoner Reentry Institute (New York, NY).
Metis Associates (New York, NY); Westat (Rockville, MD).
Those individuals involved with the juvenile justice reentry process should read this report. Results from an evaluation of the implementation phase of the NYC Justice Corps are presented. The NYC Justice Corps “aims to develop the capacity of neighborhoods to address the reintegration challenges of their young adults and to instill in those young adults a sense of civic responsibility and accountability to the communities to which they return” (cover sheet). This executive summary contains the ... Read More
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9 p.
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2009
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What Works in Prison Reentry: A Review of the Evidence
By Byrne, James M..
University of Massachusetts at Lowell (Lowell, MA).
This document should be read by those people involved with improving the effectiveness of prisoner reentry programs. Topics discussed include: the current state of evidence-based reviews; the specific deterrent effects of prison; the general deterrent and incapacitation effect of prison; probation and parole; intermediate sanctions; prison reentry; a modest strategy to improve correctional research; and evaluating the next generation of correctional treatment and reentry programs, the opportunit... Read More
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21 p.
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2009
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National Reentry Resource Center
National Reentry Resource Center (Bethesda, MD).
Established by the Second Chance Act, the National Reentry Resource Center “provides education, training, and technical assistance to states, tribes, territories, local governments, service providers, non-profit organizations, and corrections institutions working on prisoner reentry.” Points of entry on this website are: the Center; library of online materials; topics including starting a reentry initiative, employment, housing, law enforcement, substance abuse, mental health, performance measu... Read More
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1 p.
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2008
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Reentry: Examining What Works in Corrections
By MacKenzie, Doris Layton.
National Institute of Corrections. Research and Evaluation Division (Washington, DC).
Effective strategies for reducing recidivism are applied to reentry. Sections of this paper include: assessing what works in corrections; scientific methods score system; research meta-analyses; what works and what does not; implications for reentry interventions; and the future—where to go from here.... Read More
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22 p.
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2008
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Our System of Corrections: Do Jails Play a Role in Improving Offender Outcomes?
By Christensen, Gary E..
National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC); Crime and Justice Institute (Boston, MA).
"This document will review the role of jails and incarceration within United States' correctional systems and propose opportunities for jail officials to interact and collaborate with local criminal justice entities with the shared purpose of enhancing long-term public safety" (p. ix). Sections following an abstract include: practice within corrections -- does it work as a system; corrections within the U.S. -- the current context; evidence-based practice -- the effectiveness of criminal sancti... Read More
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43 p.
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2008
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The Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) Initiative
Urban Institute (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) initiative is described. “The TJC initiative is designed to advance coordinated and collaborative relations between jails and local communities to address reentry, leading to enhanced public safety, reduced recidivism, and improved individual reintegration processes” (p.1). Sections of this document are: introduction; jail transition—challenges and opportunities; the TJC model; system-level elements—leadership, vision, and organizational culture, colla... Read More
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8 p.
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2008
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Building Tomorrow's Workforce: An Effective Reentry Strategy [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held August 2008]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This program focuses on the history and benefits of correctional industries and ways to balance competing interests. Employment is a critical factor in successful reentry. Career assistance, life skills, and job training prior to release from jails or prisons increases the likelihood of success as individuals reenter the community. This, in conjunction with support from employers, social agencies, and faith-based community organizations, provides the foundation for individuals to remain in socie... Read More
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2 DVDs (172 min) + 1 CD
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2008
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TPC Reentry Handbook: Implementing the NIC Transition from Prison to the Community Model
By Burke, Peggy B..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Silver Spring, MD); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“The TPC Reentry Handbook has been developed as a resource for a broad range of stakeholders involved in improving transition and reentry practices” (p.3). Chapters comprising this manual are: transition and reentry—a key public policy issue; the Transition from Prison to the Community (TPC) model; why and how to take on the challenge of transition and reentry—lessons from the eight TPC states (Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, and Rhode Island); implementi... Read More
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266 p.
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2007
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Increasing Public Safety Through Successful Offender Reentry: Evidence-Based and Emerging Practices in Corrections
By Carter, Madeline M., ed.; Gibel, Susan, ed.; Giguere, Rachelle, ed.; Stroker, Richard, ed..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Silver Spring, MD).
The implementation of an effective offender reentry framework is explained. Sections contained in this manual include: introduction; offender reentry from a national perspective; framework for offender reentry; leadership and organizational change; a rational planning process for a learning organization; the essential role of collaboration; key strategies in effective offender management; women offenders; and conclusion. Also provided is a copy of the Offender Reentry Policy and Practice Invent... Read More
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198 p.
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2007
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Do No Harm: A Briefing Paper on the Reentry of Gang-Affiliated Individuals in New Jersey
By Greenberg, Richard.
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (Newark, NJ).
Strategies for reintegrating gang-affiliated offenders into New Jersey communities are explained. Sections after an executive summary are: introduction; background and context -- gangs and gang interventions, reentry dynamics of gang-affiliated individuals, and gang-related prison and parole programs in New Jersey; promising strategies -- pre-release and post-release interventions; and lessons learned.... Read More
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27 p.
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2007
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Topics in Community Corrections, Annual Issue 2007: Promising Strategies in Transition from Prison
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
Issue contents are: “Foreword” by Kermit Humphries; “An Overview of NIC’s Transition from Prison to the Community Initiative” by Peggy B. Burke; “Rising to the Challenge of Applying Evidence-Based Practices Across the Spectrum of a State Parole Board” by Sherry Tate and Catherine C. McVey; “Collaboration and Partnership in the Community: Advancing the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative” by Le’Ann Duran; “Providing Tools for Risk Reduction Case Management in Parole and Community Corrections” by... Read More
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74 p.
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2007
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An Overview of NIC's Transition from Prison to the Community Initiative
By Burke, Peggy B..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The Transition from Prison to the Community (TPC) Initiative, launched by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is described. This article covers distinctive elements of the TPC Model and major implementation components.... Read More
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7 p.
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2007
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Rising to the Challenge of Applying Evidence-Based Practices Across the Spectrum of a State Parole System
By Tate, Sherry; McVey, Catherine C..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The use of evidence-based practices to improve discretionary parole system is explained. This article is comprised of these sections: releasing the right offender at the right time; shifting to a case management model for reentry; designing a new technical parole violator (TPV) management program; development of statewide and local performance measures; and building a case for additional budget resources.... Read More
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8 p.
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2007
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Collaboration and Partnership in the Community: Advancing the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative
By Duran, Le'Ann.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
"This article examines five key attributes of partnership and collaboration deemed essential as the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) developed the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI)" (p. 19). These elements are systems thinking, fostering unified commitment, organizing and structuring partnerships, catalyzing change, and mutual capacity building.... Read More
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9 p.
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2007
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Providing Tools for Risk Reduction Case Management in Parole and Community Corrections
By Pellant, Keven; Phelps, Margie.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The Kansas Offender Risk Reduction & Reentry Plan (KOR3P) is described. Sections comprising this article are: the basics; the key of skill development; moving risk reduction into community corrections; and collaboration for progress.... Read More
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7 p.
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2007
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Working Together to Improve Reentry: Bridging Budgets and Programs, Public and Private, Prison and the Community
By Martin, Ginger.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
Some of the improvements made to Oregon's offender reentry transition process are highlighted. Partnerships include: the Oregon Trail Card (debit card); identification and driver's license; transitional housing; family planning; pro-social supports; and the Governor's Re-Entry Council.... Read More
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4 p.
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2007
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Ensuring Successful Offender Reentry: Umatilla/Morrow County "Reach-In" Services
By Royal, Mark.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The use of reach-in to improve the transition process is explained. Reach-in "provides a simple method of contacting an offender prior to release from prison or jail custody for the purpose of coordinating services upon release" (p. 49). This article is comprised of these sections: Oregon's model for post-prison supervision; what reach-in is; the reach-in process; partnerships between counties and the Oregon Department of Corrections; and indicators of success -- recidivism dropped from 37.5% t... Read More
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7 p.
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2007
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Creating Better Transitions at Indiana's Plainfield Reentry Educational Facility
By Lloyd, Michael.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
This article highlights the "flagship" of Indiana's reentry initiatives -- the Plainfield Reentry Educational Facility (PREF). Sections cover: the focus is reducing recidivism; the PREF philosophy; PREF program elements -- education and vocational skills development; employment assistance, families and children reunification, financial services, and life skills; and coordination at release.... Read More
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4 p.
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2007
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Gender-Responsive Reentry in Rhode Island: A Long and Winding Road
By Derrick, Bree.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
Gender-responsive offender reentry efforts for female offenders in Rhode Island are discussed. Sections contained in this article are: introduction; reentry -- a statewide focus; women's issues past and present; consciously implementing a gender-responsive approach -- assessments, program examination and updates, and field services; and challenges in reentry.... Read More
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6 p.
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2007
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Missouri Makes Its Move Toward a New Reentry Philosophy
By Boehm, Julie.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The use of the Transition from Prison to the Community (TPC) model to improve offender transition in Missouri is explained. This article contains the following sections: preparing for change; addressing barriers to success -- employment, substance abuse, mental health, education, veterans' assistance, families, and transportation; preparing for release -- Transitional Housing Unit (THU), Transition Accountability Plan (TAP), and Integrated Case Management Model; extending connections; and celeb... Read More
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8 p.
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2007
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Large Jail Network Meeting, September 24-26, 2007, Aurora, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Aurora, CO).
Contents of these proceedings are: introduction; key themes; session highlights; opening remarks; open forum; reentry partnerships; reentry programs in jails; excited delirium/acute behavioral disturbance (ED/ABD); women offender issues; the continuing evolution of the Large Jail Network (LJN); final meeting agenda; participant list; and index of past LJN meeting topics.... Read More
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74 p.
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2006
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Correctional Industries Preparing Inmates for Re-Entry: Recidivism & Post-Release
By Smith, Cindy J.; Bechtel, Jennifer; Patrick, Angie; Smith, Richard R.; Wilson-Gentry, Laura.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
"This report summarizes the first national review of the recidivism and post-release effects of the Prison Industries Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP) engaging state prison inmates in private sector jobs since 1979" (p. 6). Sections following an executive summary are: abstract; introduction; methods; key findings and discussion regarding how PIECP participation increases post-release employment and reduces recidivism; and policy recommendations.... Read More
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86 p.
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2006
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Women Offender Case Management Model
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Orbis Partners, Inc. (Ottawa, Ontario).
The gender-responsive Women Offender Case Management Model (WOCMM) is described. This document covers: the history of the project; philosophy and core practices; process incorporating four core elements (e.g., engage and assess, enhance motivation, implement the case plan, and review progress); preparing for implementation; and evaluation.... Read More
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66 p.
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2005
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Women Offender Transition and Reentry: Gender Responsive Approaches to Transitioning Women Offenders from Prison to the Community
By Berman, Judith.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Silver Spring, MD).
"This document summarizes the work on gender responsive approaches to women offenders in the context of the TPC [Transition from Prison to Community] Initiative, a system-wide approach to facilitating more effective transition of offenders from prison to the community" (p. 37). Sections comprising this report are: introduction; the need for gender responsiveness; women and transition -- assessment, behavior and programming, release preparation, release preparation; release, supervision and serv... Read More
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44 p.
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2005
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Transition from Prison to Community: Making It Work
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Public safety is everyone's business. This year, 600,000 offenders will leave prison and return to our communities. Whether released offenders live as law-abiding citizens or return to criminal behavior is largely dependent on the preparations made for their release while in prison and their transition process from prison to the community.... Read More
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2 computer disks; DVD-ROM (164 min.)
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2005
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Critical Elements of Re-Entry/Continuing Care Systems [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
"Using a three-phase process [during this 36-hour course] to plan, create, and evaluate reentry/continuing care systems, participant teams plan ways to help juvenile offenders from their jurisdictions successfully transition from institutional settings back into the community." Sections of this manual include: jurisdictional team action planning -- building your new reentry/continuing care reality; visualizing juvenile success in your reentry/continuing care jurisdiction; what are you currently... Read More
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126 p.
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2005
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Community Supervision: Using a Strength-Based, Family-Focused Approach [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held March 16, 2005]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program will help professionals identify the strengths and resources inherent in the family as a fundamental support system for individuals upon their release from prison or jail. It is designed to stimulate new ways of thinking about the family as a resource to enhance offender reentry and supervision and to increase public safety.
Family, broadly defined, includes individuals' blood relatives and friends who play a significant role in a person's life. Family members are essential resou... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2004
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Releasing Inmates from Prisons: Profiles of State Practices
By Linke, Larry; Ritchie, Peggy.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
"This report provides a profile of each state's corrections systems and the agencies and processes involved in planning for and releasing inmates from state prisons" (p. 2). Each profile includes information about the state's corrections system background, prison-based release planning, parole board planning, and inmate release process.... Read More
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371 p.
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2004
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Report of the Re-Entry Policy Council: Charting the Safe and Successful Return of Prisoners to the Community
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance; U.S. Dept. of Justice; U.S. Dept. of Labor; U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. National Institute of Corrections; Open Society Institute-New York; JEHT Foundation.
Re-Entry Policy Council (New York, NY); Council of State Governments (Lexington, KY).
Policy statements, "each of which is a consensus-based principle that should be the underpinning of a re-entry initiative," are presented (p. xix). These 35 statements are organized into the following areas: getting started; addressing core challenges; admission to the facility; prison- and jail-based programming; making the release decision; managing the key transition period; community supervision; and elements of effective social service systems. Appendixes provide: information about progra... Read More
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648 p.
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2003
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Transition from Prison to the Community [Videoconference Held February 12, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
This videoconference provides Information regarding the National Institute of Corrections' transition initiative and model. The transition model assists not only offenders released to community supervision, but also releasees who have served their full sentence. Topics covered include: - History of transition;
- OJP Going Home overview;
- Key trends;
- Transition principles;
- Collaboration promotion;
- What works;
- The NIC Transition Model;
- Examples of the NIC Transition Model;Read More
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1 DVD (180 minutes)
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2003
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Re-Entry Blog
By Parent, Dale, ed.; Barnett, Liz, ed..
Abt Associates (Cambridge, MA); National Institute of Corrections. Transition from Prison to Community Initiative (Washington, DC).
Access to "[r]ecent information about transition from prison to the community includes meetings, best practices, federal government programs, and news" is available at this website.... Read More
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9 p.
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2002
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Transition from Prison to Community Initiative
By Barnett, Liz; Parent, Dale G..
Abt Associates (Cambridge, MA); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
An examination of the Transition from Prison to Community Initiative (TPCI) from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is presented. This report contains two parts -- the problem and the solution. Sections that comprise the second part of this document, an in-depth look at TPCI are: a new model for the transition process -- an overview of TPCI and a description of its seven elements; and the implementation of the transition model -- partnerships and how to overcome barriers. TPCI "will he... Read More
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37 p.
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2002
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Transition from Prison Into Community: Project Briefing
By Parent, Dale G.; Mitchell, Cranston.
Abt Associates (Cambridge, MA); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Copies of overheads used in a presentation about the National Institute of Corrections' (NIC) Transition from Prison into Community project are supplied. Topics discussed include: transition reform -- the solution to adequately protecting the public while dealing with the record number of released prisoners; the NIC model -- a new transition process, reform promotion, partnership creation, and information sharing; key agencies in transition reform; phases of the initiative; involve the stakehold... Read More
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27 p.
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2002
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Time to Work: Managing the Employment of Sex Offenders Under Community Supervision
By Seleznow, Eric.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexa.
Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
The management of sex offenders "on the job in a way that adequately restricts offenders, protects the public, and simultaneously promotes successful offender reintegration" is discussed (p. 1). This report provides a look at: the importance of work; key elements in employment supervision; assessing potential job placements; establishing relationships with employers; using confidentiality waivers; making job placement decisions; and monitoring and follow-up contact with employers.... Read More
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12 p.
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2001
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Critical Elements of Successful Aftercare Services
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Including preliminary information from the Intensive Aftercare Program Model (IAP) Project, this 30-hour course examines the planning and implementation of an aftercare and transition component in juvenile justice systems. Information is provided about: visualizing successful aftercare; the state of the States -- inventing successful aftercare; the challenge of successful aftercare; the theoretical framework of intensive aftercare; the six stages of successful aftercare; the six stages in pract... Read More
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ca. 175 p.
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1998
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Chicago's Safer Foundation: A Road Back for Ex-Offenders
By Finn, Peter.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Education. Office of Correctional Ed.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The Safer Foundation helps ex-offenders find and hold jobs, and has expanded its focus to provide basic education, life skills training, support for solving social problems, and followup services after placement.
Its Programmed Activities for Correctional Education (PACE) Institute provides detainees and inmates in Chicago's Cook County Jail with basic education and life skills courses and some one-on-one tutoring.
Its Crossroads Community Correctional Center, Illinois' largest work rele... Read More
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19 p.
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1998
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Texas' Project RIO (Re-Integration of Offenders)
By Finn, Peter.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Education. Office of Correctional Ed.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Providing job preparation services to inmates while they are still incarcerated in state prisons, Project RIO also provides job placement services to parolees in every county in Texas. According to a 1992 independent evaluation, a large percentage of RIO participants found employment, and only 23 percent of high-risk participants returned to prison compared with 38 percent of non-RIO parolees. ... Read More
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19 p.
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1998
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Successful Job Placement for Ex-Offenders: The Center for Employment Opportunities
By Finn, Peter.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Education. Office of Correctional Ed.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) in New York City provides newly released offenders, primarily boot camp releasees, with a program designed to ease their reintegration into society. This "Program Focus" describes the transition from work crew participation to job placement interview, to permanent employment, to follow-up services. Responsibilities of the CEO staff, its relationship with the community, its success rate, and testimonials from CEO participants are included. ... Read More
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19 p.
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1988
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Managing the Development of Community Corrections
By Larivee, John J.; O'Leary, William D..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Focusing on what occurs prior to program operation, this monograph discusses concept formation, planning and program development for community corrections programs. A case study is presented on the Springfield Day Reporting Center.... Read More
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39 p.
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1985
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Connecticut's Support Services for Released Inmates: A Needs Assessment
By Fisher, Andrew S..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Criminal Justice Education Center, Inc. (Hartford, CT).
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