Offender Reentry Roundtables
CJI received a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety to examine three areas of offender reentry and produce large-scale public forums to discuss the issues. The examination focused on the impact of offender reentry on the communities to which they return and on the victims who live there; on the unique issues of women transitioning to the community; and on employers’ perspectives on hiring ex-offenders. CJI conducted extensive literature reviews, interviewed various stakeholders, conducted focus groups and analyzed data to fully understand the parameters of the issues. Two full-day, public forums were held and brought together approximately 20 discussants. The discussants included key stakeholders such as law enforcement, human service providers, community activists, victims of crime and state officials and legislators. A final report summarizing the research findings, roundtables and recommendations was also produced and disseminated.
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