The Challenge & Promise of Reentry in Municipalities
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2021
Level
City or Town, County, National, State
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Community Development, Public Safety
Cities must support strong and effective reentry programs. This report highlights the benefits of reentry programs such as reduced crime, reduced victimization, and stronger communities. It recommends partnering with institutions of higher education, collaborating with judiciary and probation agencies to expunge or seal incarceration records, and increasing the accessibility of public housing options.