Effects of Incarceration on Mental Health & Family Relationships
Incarceration has a profound impact on the lives of individuals who are behind bars, as well as those who are close to them. According to the National Criminal Justice Reference…[...]
Tag: prison reform
Incarceration Rates in Georgia
In recent years, the issue of mass incarceration has gained national attention, with many people advocating for a change in the criminal justice system to reduce the number of people…[...]
Family Reunification
Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections, the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole,and the U.S. Census Bureau Family reunification is an extremely important part of the reentry process for ex…[...]
A Historical Look at Reentry
Citing an article by Cheryl Lero Jonson and Francis T. Cullen called “Prisoner ReentryPrograms” from 2015 In 1939, the percentage of prisoners of federal and state prisons was 97%. That’s…[...]
How To Reunite A Newly Released Parent With Their Child/Children
Depending on a child’s maturity level, each child will be affected differently by their parent's incarceration or their return home. Additionally, their relationship with their parent or parents, plus the…[...]
Challenges Facing Newly Released Prisoners
Source: https://www.trendwyoming.org/articles/biggest-challenges-after-prison-release/ Reentering society after being locked up is an overwhelming feat. Where am I going to live? Work? How will my relationships be with friends and family I haven’t…[...]