Formerly Incarcerated Women and Reentry: Trends, Challenges, and Recommendations for Research and Policy

National Institute of Justice that outlines trends, challenges and recommendations for research and policy for incarcerated women and reentry. Descriptions of recidivism and gender-responsive reentry program are provided, as well a challenges faced during reentry, such as job training, education, unemployment, family reunification, housing, mental health and substance services and health challenges. A review of current research and recommendations for additional research are also included, along with recommendations for policy and practice.