Corrections officials and policymakers are increasingly recognizing the need to define and consistently track recidivism rates and to gauge progress on reducing those numbers using realistic goals. State corrections directors, criminal justice researchers and practitioners, and Second Chance Act grantees discuss the important role of strategic partnerships between local reentry organizations and correctional officials in accomplishing statewide recidivism-reduction goals, and how these partnerships are working well in their states and localities.
As leaders and people impacted by the criminal justice system work to improve outcomes for people leaving prisons…
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For the millions of children who have a parent in prison or jail, being separated…
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After months of delays and negotiations, Congress recently approved a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year…
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Explainer: Building Effective Partnerships with Continuums of Care to Increase Housing Options for People Leaving Prisons and Jails
As leaders and people impacted by the criminal justice system work to…
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Tips for Engaging Caregivers of Children with Incarcerated Parents in Reentry Programming
For the millions of children who have a parent…
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Federal Spending Bill Funds Key Criminal Justice Programs
After months of delays and negotiations, Congress recently approved a $1.5 trillion…
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HUD Launches Agency-Wide Effort to Reduce Housing Barriers for People with Criminal Records
In an April 12 memo, Secretary Marcia Fudge instructed every HUD program office to review and propose changes to all relevant regulations and guidance documents within six months in a comprehensive effort to reduce barriers to participation for people with criminal records.
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