Reentry Interventions Are More Successful When They Address Dynamic Risk Factors
Community reentry following incarceration is more likely to be successful if the reentry interventions address dynamic factors that affect the overall success of reentries, according to a study by The Harvard University Institute of Politics. These dynamic factors include health, employment, housing, skill development, mentorship, and social networks.
Health
Community-based organizations should prioritize providing reentering citizens with quality health care that properly addresses any mental and physical health conditions and addiction. This is especially important for female reentering citizens, who often have …
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