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Statewide Prison Language Mandates: Where Intention and Implementation Diverge
Navigating Complex Relationships: Support Networks Among Women in Community Corrections
Planning for Respiratory Pathogen Pandemics: A Guidebook for Corrections Systems and Confinement Facilities
Examining the Strengths and Challenges of a Smart Reentry Program: Lessons Learned
A Qualitative Investigation into the Effectiveness of a Housing Navigator Program Linking Justice-involved Clients with Recovery Housing
What Public Health Needs to Know About Corrections / What Corrections Need to Know About Public Health
A Care Cascade Analysis of Opioid Use Disorder Services Provided in Jail
The Impact of Specialized Referral Services on Recidivism and Length of Stay among Halfway House Residents
Pandemic Toolkit: Resources from the COVID-19 Response in Confinement Facilities
Second Chance Act Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry
Second Chance Act Fact Sheet – Grantees Funded in Fiscal Years 2009–2023
Second Chance Act Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry
Programs That Support Jails
Programs That Support Corrections
Collaborations Between Community Corrections and Community Organizations: Understanding their Potential for System-Involved Women and Gender Responsive Programming
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program Frequently Asked Questions
The Unintended Effects of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in a Maximum-Security Prison for Women: Weaponization, Bullying, and Compulsory Heterosexuality
What Emergency Management Needs to Know about Corrections / What Corrections Needs to Know about Emergency Management
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