Offenders face a number of significant challenges upon reentry into the community, including securing employment, locating housing, and accessing adequate substance abuse and mental health treatment. These and related issues, if neglected, only bolster rising recidivism rates which have prompted renewed interest in rehabilitation initiatives such as inmate reentry. Many jurisdictions have implemented programs designed to improve offenders' success after prison, but jail reentry programs are far less common. This study examined the effectiveness of one such program, the Auglaize County (OH) Transition (ACT) Program. Using a quasiexperimental design, recidivism was measured a year after release to determine if participation in the ACT Program was predictive of successful reentry. Findings suggest that program participation is strongly related to outcome success as was criminal history. Implications for correctional policy and suggestions for additional jail reentry research are considered. Tables, references, and appendix (Published Abstract)
Community In-Reach Through Jail Reentry: Findings From a Quasi-Experimental Design
NCJ Number
232713
Journal
Justice Quarterly Volume: 27 Issue: 6 Dated: December 2010 Pages: 893-910
Date Published
December 2010
Length
18 pages
Annotation
This study examined the effectiveness of a reentry program used by the Auglaize County Department of Corrections in Auglaize County, OH.
Abstract