Prisoner Reentry

Activities Projects Publications


The challenges of returning to one’s community after incarceration are high, and the solutions are not simple. Eleven NNIP partners were part of the “Reentry Mapping Network” cross site project working to map and analyze prisoner reentry and related issues in their communities. Through this and other work, they have been able to help local policy makers tackle this persistent problem.
Related Activities:
Project RETURN
January 31, 2020 to January 31, 2022
Data You Can Use   (Milwaukee)


Project RETURN was a winner of the 2020 Data Dream Award from Data You Can Use, the Milwaukee NNIP partner. Project RETURN... [read more]

IUPR Releases Report on Neighborhood Conditions for Returning Parolees
May 2011
Institute for Urban Policy Research   (Dallas)


Funded by the Department of Justice through the City of Dallas and Safer Dallas, Better Dallas, the Institute for Urban Policy Research is staged to release a report exploring the quality of life... [read more]

Mapping Addresses of Inmates Ages 18-24 in Metro Nashville-Davidson County Jail
May 2011
(Inactive) The Neighborhoods Resource Center   (Nashville)


NRC is a partner in the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) project here in Nashville, sponsored by the Urban Institute.   The Davidson County Sheriff’s Department has organized meetings of... [read more]

NRC maps addresses of inmates ages 18-24 in Metro Nashville-Davidson County Jail
(Inactive) The Neighborhoods Resource Center   (Nashville)


NRC is a partner in the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) project here in Nashville, sponsored by the Urban Institute.   The Davidson County Sheriff’s Department has organized meetings of... [read more]

Related Cross-Site Projects:
Reentry Mapping Network
2001 - 2006
Funders: Annie E. Casey Foundation, National Institute of Justice
Contact: Kathryn Pettit , [email protected]
Partners: Chicago, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Louisville, Milwaukee, Oakland, Providence, Seattle, Washington, D.C.


The Reentry Mapping Network (RMN) was a nationwide partnership between the Urban Institute and organizations in 15 cities working to map and analyze prisoner reentry and related... [read more]

Related Publications:
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
Collection of Example Data-Sharing Agreements: Criminal Legal System
September 10, 2018
MOU - By: Urban Institute
Link to public Box folder with documents.
(Inactive) The Providence Plan
Providence
Implementing the Rhode Island Community Supervision Mapping System: Practical Applications from Real-Life Experience
October 21, 2011
Presentation - By: Jim Lucht, Information Group Director, The Providence Plan
PPT
(Inactive) The Providence Plan
Providence
Enhancing Supervision and Support for Released Prisoners
July 2011
Report - By: Jim Lucht, ProvPlan; Nancy LaVigne; Megan Denver; Diana Brazzell
Link
Urban Strategies Council
Oakland
Alameda County Parolee Population
October 13, 2010
Presentation - By: Urban Strategies Council
Link
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
Informing and Engaging Communities Through Reentry Mapping
January 12, 2007
Report - By: Diana Brazzell
Link
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
Mapping Prisoner Reentry: An Action Research Guidebook
November 28, 2006
Report - By: Nancy G. La Vigne; Jake Cowan; Diana Brazzel
Link
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
Reentry Mapping Network's Sample Memorandum of Understanding
November 1, 2006
MOU - By: Urban Institute
PDF
Reentry Mapping Network website
2004
Website - By: Nancy LaVigne; Jake Cowan; Diana Brazzell
Link
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
A Quick Guide to Designing Maps
December 1, 2004
Training materials - By: Michelle Scott and Nancy La Vigne
PDF
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
Guide for Conducting Focus Groups with Reentering Prisoners
December 1, 2004
Protocol/Methods - By: Urban Institute
PDF
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
Why Map Prisoner Re-Entry?
October 1, 2004
Journal Article - By: Nancy La Vigne
PDF
(Inactive) Child and Family Policy Center
Des Moines
Justice System Involvement of Young Men in Polk County: Implications for Family Strengthening
April 29, 2004
Report - By: Charles Bruner; Syed Noor Tirmizi
PDF
(Inactive) Child and Family Policy Center
Des Moines
Corrections and Making Connections: The Impact of Incarceration on Neighborhoods
March 9, 2004
Report - By: Charles Bruner; Syed Noor Tirmizi
PDF
(Inactive) The Providence Plan
Providence
Political Punishment: The Consequences of Felon Disenfranchisement for Rhode Island Communities
2004
Report - By: Rhode Island Family Life Center
PDF
Urban Institute
NNIP Coordinator
Potential Department of Corrections Data
December 1, 2002
Report - By: Urban Institute
PDF


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Dreaming Up New Ways to Support the Reentry and Housing of People Involved in the Justice System into Their Communities
August 29, 2022

The lack of support from the criminal legal system and the stigma associated with having a criminal record create challenging barriers for people returning from incarceration, particularly when it...

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Research on Formerly Incarcerated People Spurs Action to Improve Reentry Outcomes
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Two major reports from the Child and Family Policy Center (CFPC) in Des Moines have helped to describe the challenges of prisoner reentry in Des Moines, and prompt action to address those...

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Education on Impacts of Incarceration and Reentry Influences Legislators
August 29, 2011

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Reports on Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Changes the Debate
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