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social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > parole > reentry programs and initiatives

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reentry programs and initiatives  

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  • In response to budgetary concerns, overcrowded prison systems, and growing recidivism rates, a number of jurisdictions have begun to rethink their approach to offender reentry. Generally, reentry is the process a criminal offender undertakes when he or she leaves prison and returns to the community. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community Corrections; Reentry Programs and Initiatives]

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