Research Report Evaluation of the Allegheny County Jail Collaborative Reentry Programs
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Findings and Recommendations
Janeen Buck Willison, Samuel Bieler, KiDeuk Kim
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This study evaluates two of Allegheny County (PA)s programs to improve the successful reintegration of jail inmates following their return to the community. Both programs were designed to reduce re-offending through the use of risk/needs assessment, coordinated reentry planning, and the use of evidence-based programs and practices. Urban researchers conducted process and outcome evaluations of these programs to answer critical questions about program performance and effectiveness. The process evaluation examined alignment with core correctional practices, while the outcome evaluation examined rearrests for reentry program participants and two comparison groups of offenders (total N=798). Analyses indicate that both reentry programs reduce rearrest and prolong time to rearrest. These findings are supported by ample evidence of strong program implementation.
Research Areas Crime, justice, and safety
Tags Corrections Reentry
Policy Centers Justice Policy Center