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Prisoner Reentry in Houston: Community Perspectives
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Prisoner Reentry in Houston: Community Perspectives
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Brazzell, Diana
La Vigne, Nancy G.
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Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC)
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Published 2009.
8 pages.
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Offender reintegration
(Reentry)
Texas
"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 nonprofits -- local government, nonprofit service providers, and community and faith organizations; community responses to reentry -- community attitudes and engagement; and conclusion.
Accession Number: 023813
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