The process of re-entering society after a period of incarceration, focusing on successful reintegration, reducing recidivism, and improving public safety.
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National Institute of Justice - Video (1:50 minutes)
Speakers: John Wetzel, Secretary of Corrections, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections , Grant Duwe, Ph.D., Director of Research and Evaluation, Minnesota Department of Correction
For jurisdictions implementing behavioral health-criminal justice programs to help minimize justice involvement among people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders, the ongoing costs can present challenges to long-term operation.
Two recent reports have been produced from experts in NCJR.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S.
- This comprehensive hub serves as a repository of resources focused on exploring a range of issues associated with recidivism, including effective practices that significantly reduce recidivism rates, detailed statistical research, and evidence-based programming within correctional facilities.

