Authors: Katharine H. Bradley, R.B. Michael Oliver, Noel C. Richardson, Elspeth M. Slayter
2001
For the prisoner who is reentering society, the search for sustainable, permanent housing is a challenge that portends success or failure for the entire reintegration process. Housing facilitates continuity in substance abuse and/or mental health treatment. Employment is often contingent upon stable housing. This report assesses the housing options for ex-prisoners - from the private market to public housing to homelessness. A snapshot survey of women and men preparing for reentry as well as policy recommendations are included.
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