Published in Justice Quarterly
Visher, Lattimer, Barrisk, Tueller (2016)“Evaluating the Long-Term Effects of Prisoner Reentry Services on Recidivism: What Types of Services Matter?”
This study examined reentry programs across multiple states and found that participation in reentry services was associated with longer periods before rearrest and fewer arrests after release. It supports the idea that successful reintegration requires support, resources, and connection — not simply the completion of a sentence.
Free to Lead believes that this research supports the importance of mentorship, navigation, community support, and investment in people returning home.