Breaking Down Barriers: Housing as a Cornerstone for Reentry Success

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The National Institute of Justice report, Addressing Barriers to Housing in Reentry Programs Working to Address a Variety of Needs: A Qualitative Study of Second Chance Act Grantees, explores critical housing challenges faced by formerly incarcerated people (FIP) and presents the collaborative efforts of Second Chance Act grantees to address these challenges.

The report advocates for enhanced federal collaboration, innovative grant efforts, and the importance of housing-first approaches. Workforce practitioners can glean insights into integrating housing support within reentry programs, emphasizing its significance in preventing recidivism and promoting community development.

For a more detailed exploration of the findings and recommendations presented, access the full report in Related Content.

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Addressing Barriers to Housing in Reentry Programs Working to Address a Variety of Needs: A Qualitative Study of Second Chance Act Grantees

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Topics:

Civil Rights/Equal Employment Opportunity

Target Populations:

Reentry Individuals

Programs:

HUD - Public Housing Programs

Geographic Locations:

National Scope

Industry Sectors:

Cross-Industry

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Resource Publication Date: 2024
Posted by: Katie Mehle
Posted in: Global