Research Report Families and Reentry: Unpacking How Social Support Matters
Jocelyn Fontaine, Douglas Gilchrist-Scott, Megan Denver, Shelli B. Rossman
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This study evaluated the family-inclusive case management component of the Chicago-based Safer Return program, which engages family members in service provision to former prisoners. Using qualitative and quantitative data, the research focused on the associations between family support and family members' and formerly incarcerated persons' short-term outcomes. The research found that family members have strong and positive relationships with their formerly incarcerated relatives. However, engaging families in the reentry process directly can be challenging because incarcerated persons are reticent to nominate family members and/or family members are unwilling or unable to participate in their family member's reentry program.
Research and Evidence Justice and Safety Family and Financial Well-Being
Expertise Families Courts, Corrections, and Reentry
Tags Corrections Family planning Family structure Reentry