Reentry

What Works in Reentry Clearinghouse

What Works features research on the effectiveness of a wide variety of reentry programs and practices, leveraging programs rated by the National Institute of Justice's CrimeSolutions.gov.

National Reentry Resource Center

Funded and administered by BJA, the National Reentry Resource Center is the nation's primary source of information and guidance in reentry.

Over $55.8 Million Awarded to Support Offenders Returning to Communities

OJP has announced awards totaling more than $55.8 million to reduce recidivism among adults and youth returning to their communities after confinement. The awards include more than $39.3 million under BJA's Second Chance Act suite of grant programs. Read the press release and corresponding fact sheet for additional details.

Awards Announced to Support Offenders Returning to Communities

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has announced awards totaling more than $74.5 million to reduce recidivism among adults and youth returning to their community after confinement. View the press release to learn more about the grants awarded by BJA and other OJP bureaus and offices.

JAG Funding Supports Jacksonville Reentry Program

Alex May (right) stands with Matthew Duncan for a photo after each earned their GED with the help of the DAWN Program. Photo courtesy Shelletta Baker.

At 19, Alex May knew she was hanging out with the wrong people.

Looking back, she admits that she didn't do enough to change the bad habits she held—the habits that eventually landed her in the Duval County correctional system.

Beginning in March 2014, May was in-and-out of the county jail over the next 20 months. The Jacksonville, Florida, native faced drug-related and other charges...

BJA FY 19 Second Chance Act Comprehensive Community-Based Adult Reentry Program

Closing Date

June 11, 2019

BJA FY 18 Innovations in Reentry Initiative: Reducing Recidivism Through Systems Improvement

Closing Date

June 25, 2018

Innovations in Reentry Initiative

Innovations in Reentry Initiative seeks to improve the capacity and effectiveness of state, local, and tribal jurisdictions to identify innovative ways to increase the success rates of individuals returning to their communities and reduce the number of crimes committed by those recently returning.