Criminal reform : prisoner reentry into the community / Quintan B. Mallenhoff, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mallenhoff, Quintan B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminals--Rehabilitation--United States.

Criminals.

Ex-convicts--United States.

Ex-convicts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (261 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Offender re-entry can include all the activities and programming conducted to prepare ex-convicts to return safely to the community and to live as law-abiding citizens. There is a wide array of offender re-entry program designs, and these programs can differ significantly in range, scope, and methodology.

Contents:

Intro

Criminal Reform: Prisoner Reentry into the Community

Contents

Preface

Prison Reentry and Community Policing: Strategies for Enhancing Public Safety

Introduction

What is the Impact of Prisoner Reentry on Public Safety?

Why Should Police Have a Role in Prisoner Reentry?

Examples from the Field

Challenges for Policy Reentry Partnerships

Looking Forward

Acknowledgments

References

Ready4 Reentry: Prisoner Reentry Toolkit for Faith-Based and Community Organizations

Chapter I: Launching a Reentry Organization

Chapter II: Designing an Effective Program Structure

Chapter III: Forming Successful Partnerships

Recitals

Scope of Services

Agreement

Chapter IV: Recruiting Clients and Volunteers

Are You an Ex-Prisoner Looking for Work?

Are You Ready for Work?

Need A Job?

Chapter V: Crafting Intensive Case Management

Contract Calendar

Chapter VI: Removing Barriers to Employment through Supportive Services

Chapter VII: Implementing Effectual Employment Preparation

Chapter VIII: Succeeding at Job Placement

Chapter IX: Mentoring Adult Ex-Prisoners

Chapter X: Monitoring Program Success

Conclusion

Reference

Monitoring Ex-Prisoners: A Guide for Prisoner Reentry Programs

Designing The Mentoring Component

Hiring a Mentor Coordinator

Developing Initial Policies and Procedures

Recruiting Mentors

Training and Matching Mentors

Providing Supervision and Support

Appendix A: Guidelines for Group Mentoring

Appendix B: Sample Forms

Appendix C: Mentor Training Activities

Appendix D: Additional Resources

Acknowledgments by Author

Offender Reentry: Correctional Statistics, Reintegration into the Community and Recidivism

Abstract

Background

Correctional System Statistics.

Offender Reentry: A Brief Literature Review

Current Law

Federal Offender Reentry Programs

Legislation in the 110th Congress

Current Legislative Issues

Key Components of Effective Prisoner Reentry Programs: A Guide to Matching National Service Programs with Weed and Seed and Other Citywide Initiatives on Prisoner Reentry

Getting Started

Appendices

Ex-Offender Reentry and Americorps Vista Roles

Community Anticrime Outreach Member

Community Corrections Educator/Coordinator

Juvenile Community Corrections Aide

Neighborhood Justice Center Liaison

Corrections Program Coordinator

Neighborhood Public Safety Services Coordinator

Community Crime Prevention Council Coordinator

Possible Partners

Engaging Youth in Service and Public Service

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60876-572-5

OCLC:

593295537