Reentry mapping refers to the use of computerized mapping to understand the spatial dynamics of incarceration and prisoner reentry (the return of previously incarcerated people to the community).
This geographic lens enables the examination of the various ways in which neighborhoods and communities are affected by crime and the justice system. It also supports the identification of the intersection between criminal justice policies and related factors such as poverty, education, housing, and access to services.
Mapping allows us to visualize the challenges a community experiences as a result of prisoner reentry and the resources available to address those challenges, drawing connections between the two.
