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“Feeling part of a community helps returnees express themselves/determine their direction.” Barbara Barron, Case Manager, CASES, speaks in panel on “Fostering Reentry: What Works?”  This panel highlighted successful community-based programs supporting residents returning home … [Read more...] about Barbara Barron, Case Manager at CASES, speaks on “Fostering Reentry: What Works?”

"A reentry court uses an entire transitional team to help a person reintegrate into society." Debbie Boar, Deputy Director of Reentry Initiatives, Harlem Community Justice Center, speaks in panel on "Fostering Reentry: What Works?"  This panel highlighted successful … [Read more...] about Debbie Boar of Harlem Community Justice Center speaks on “Fostering Reentry: What Works?”

“Studies show that prisoners who have more visitors adjust better when released.” Margaret diZerega, Director of Family Justice, Vera Institute of Justice, speaking on “Policy Perspectives: Finding a Way Forward,” focusing on reform efforts and exploring effective policy … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Margaret diZerega of Vera Institute of Justice on Policy Perspectives regarding reentry

"Education while in prison is incredibly effective in reducing recidivism." Chris Watler, Project Director, Harlem Community Justice Center, speaking on “Policy Perspectives: Finding a Way Forward,” focusing on reform efforts and exploring effective policy solutions.  This … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Chris Watler of Harlem Community Justice Center, on Policy Perspectives regarding reentry