Kimberly R. Kras

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated the efficacy of residence restrictions in Michigan and Missouri using a quasi-experimental design with propensity score matching and found that the implementation of the residence restrictions led to a slight increase in recidivism among the sex offender groups, whereas in Missouri, this effect resulted in a slight decrease in technical violations.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used Albert Bandura's social learning theory to explain interpersonal and intergenerational violence, and argued that effective treatment and prevention should include both criminal justice and public health strategies.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors use interviews and a grounded theory approach to compare the reentry needs among a sample of male parolees participating in a housing program, Solid Start, with a similar sample of males on traditional parole.

TL;DR: This paper explored the way middle managers address policy implementation that often require reconcilement of conflict and ambiguity that often occur in translating policy to practice and found that middle managers resolve dissonance, and manage up, laterally and down, by employing three cognitive scripts: resignation, refocusing, and reinforcement.

TL;DR: Qualitative data is used to explore the pathways from prison to transitional housing, the experience of residing in these facilities, and how transitional housing is perceived to affect the overall reentry experience to suggest sex offenders reside in the facility because of lack of access to a suitable home, and report a need for service provisions.