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When Prisoners Come Home: Parole and Prisoner Reentry

01 Jan 2003-
TL;DR: In this paper, a profile of returning prisoners is presented, along with a discussion of the changing nature of Parole Supervision and Services, and the role of the victim's role in prisoner reentry.
Abstract: Preface 1. Introduction and Overview 2. Who's Coming Home? A Profile of Returning Prisoners 3. The Origins and Evolution of Modern Parole 4. The Changing Nature of Parole Supervision and Services 5. How We Help: Preparing Inmates for Release 6. How We Hinder: Legal and Practical Barriers to Reintegration 7. Revolving Door Justice: Inmate Release and Recidivism 8. The Victim's Role in Prisoner Reentry 9. What to Do? Reforming Parole and Reentry Practices 10. Conclusions: When Punitive Policies Backfire Afterword
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Cites background from "When Prisoners Come Home: Parole an..."

  • ...Many have advocated for an increased use of parole and other forms of community supervision in order to address these concerns (see, for example, Petersilia, 2003, 2011; Turner, 2011; Wright & Rosky, 2011)....

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  • ..., housing and employment plans; pro-social relationships with family and friends), thereby decreasing their odds of returning to prison (Petersilia, 2003; Rotman, 1986)....

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  • ...Parolees are more likely to recidivate when their treatment needs are not met (Gunnison & Helfgott, 2011; Guy, 2009; Petersilia, 2003)....

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  • ...Because of this, periods of community supervision are important for those who present a high risk of returning to their criminal habits because the support, skills, and levels of personal accountability they develop while on parole should increase their chances of remaining law-abiding citizens once their period of correctional oversight expires (Maconochie, 1846, 1848; McWilliams & Pease, 1990; Petersilia, 2003; Rotman, 1986)....

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  • ...…because the support, skills, and levels of personal accountability they develop while on parole should increase their chances of remaining law-abiding citizens once their period of correctional oversight expires (Maconochie, 1846, 1848; McWilliams & Pease, 1990; Petersilia, 2003; Rotman, 1986)....

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TL;DR: The death rate among former North Carolina inmates is significantly higher than that of other North Carolina residents, and identifying areas for interventions is essential for reducing the risk of death among this population.
Abstract: BACKGROUND Inmates face challenges upon release from prison, including increased risk of death. We examine mortality among former inmates in North Carolina, including both violent and nonviolent deaths.METHODS A retrospective cohort study among former North Carolina inmates released between 2008 and 2010 were linked with North Carolina mortality data to determine cause of death. Inmates were followed through December 31, 2012. Mortality rates among former inmates were compared with deaths among North Carolina residents using standardized mortality ratios (SMRs).RESULTS Among former inmates (N = 41,495), there were 926 deaths during the study period. Compared to the North Carolina general population, SMRs were higher for all-cause mortality for total deaths (SMR = 2.10, 95% CI: 1.97-2.24), heart disease (SMR = 4.45, 95% CI: 3.64-5.34), cancer (SMR = 3.92, 95% CI: 3.34-4.62), suicide (SMR = 14.46, 95% CI: 10.28-19.76), and homicide (SMR = 7.98, 95% CI: 6.34-10.03).DISCUSSION The death rate among former North Carolina inmates is significantly higher than that of other North Carolina residents. Although more research is needed, identifying areas for interventions is essential for reducing the risk of death among this population.

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  • ...Although previous studies report that former prisoners’ release back into society can be challenging and stressful (eg, some returning to gangs, drugs, or alcohol), the health conditions of former inmates following release is less understood [3]....

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TL;DR: The findings show both race- and gender-specific outcomes for the men in the sample, and health and wellness appears to be a significant theme that governs their (in)ability to matriculate society.
Abstract: While a great deal of research captures the lived experiences of Black men as they navigate through the criminal legal system and onto reentry, very little research is grounded in how those processes are directly connected to their health. Although some research argues that mass incarceration is a determinant of poor health, there is a lack of qualitative analyses from the perspective of Black men. Black men face distinct pathways that lead them into the criminal legal system, and these same pathways await them upon reentry. This study aims to examine the health implications associated with incarceration and reentry of Black men. While adopting a phenomenological approach alongside interviews, our findings show both race- and gender-specific outcomes for the men in our sample. For example, health and wellness appears to be a significant theme that governs their (in)ability to matriculate society. Moreover, their contact with the criminal legal system appears to exacerbate health concerns and hindrances toward reentry. Other themes include mental health and the role of masculinity. We conclude with implications on policy and future research.

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Cites background from "When Prisoners Come Home: Parole an..."

  • ...…and many recently released incarcerated individuals have mental health treatment needs, a small percentage of incarcerated individuals receive the substance abuse and mental health treatment that they need (Human Rights Watch, 2003; Mumola & Karberg, 2007; Petersilia, 2003; Prins & Draper, 2009)....

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TL;DR: In this article, the effects of frontloading rehabilitation services to parolees through third-party residential and community-based programs were investigated, showing that parolees who receive frontloaded services are significantly less likely to be rearrested or reconvicted for new crimes within eighteen months of release.
Abstract: This study demonstrates the effects of frontloading rehabilitative services to parolees through third-party residential and community-based programs. Although outsourcing treatment responsibilities to contracted reentry facilities is an increasingly common feature of postrelease supervision, the role these facilities play in reentry management and recidivism outcomes remains largely unexplored. Here, several common recidivism outcomes for parolees who attended private treatment facilities upon release are compared to those of parolees who did not. We conducted Correctional Programs Checklist assessments on each treatment site to investigate whether recidivism outcomes vary by level of programmatic quality. Our findings indicate that parolees who receive frontloaded services are significantly less likely to be rearrested or reconvicted for new crimes within eighteen months of release. These findings held across levels of programmatic quality, with larger reductions observed for programs of higher quality, and align with broader emphases in community corrections on risk assessment and organizational demands for efficiency.

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