Reentry After Incarceration
Reentry is the process of returning to life in the community after time in jail or prison. It involves housing, work, health care, and family, as well as the legal effects of a conviction. Corrections agencies, courts, community groups, and local governments all take part. Success often depends on whether people can find stable housing, work, and support.
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