An Overview of Offender Reentry

This publication from the National Institute of Justice provides an overview of reentry literature, reentry outcomes, and the initiatives that may work to improve public safety. The overview examines federal reentry initiatives; risk assessment and service delivery; education; employment; housing; substance abuse; application of technology; and promising practices.

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