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1 Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development and the Law: Intersections, Interactions, and Influences
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Before Arriving at the Prison Gate: Important Characteristics of People in Prison Before Arriving at the Prison Gate: Important Characteristics of People in Prison
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The Impact of Prison The Impact of Prison
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Prisoner Reentry as a Turning Point? Prisoner Reentry as a Turning Point?
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Reentry Challenges Reentry Challenges
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Employment Employment
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Housing and Neighborhood Context Housing and Neighborhood Context
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Family Relationships and Marriage Family Relationships and Marriage
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Health Concerns (Substance Use, Mental Illness, Chronic Conditions) Health Concerns (Substance Use, Mental Illness, Chronic Conditions)
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The Harsh Reality of Life After Prison The Harsh Reality of Life After Prison
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The Stigma of Incarceration in Prison The Stigma of Incarceration in Prison
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Collateral Consequences of a Felony Conviction Collateral Consequences of a Felony Conviction
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One Way Forward: Becoming a Professional Ex-, Wounded Healer, or Advocate One Way Forward: Becoming a Professional Ex-, Wounded Healer, or Advocate
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Future Research and Conclusions Future Research and Conclusions
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References References
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27 Prisoner Reentry and the Life Course
Get accessThomas P. LeBel, PhD is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. His research focuses on prisoner reintegration, desistance from crime, the stigma of incarceration, drug treatment courts, and interventions for criminal justice–involved women with substance use problems.
Matt Richie, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. His research focuses on jail recidivism and operations, desistance from crime, and pretrial/postconviction treatment diversion programming.
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Published:18 December 2023
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Abstract
This chapter addresses prisoner reentry and the life course. It focuses on three distinct phases or timeframes: what happened in the life course for many individuals before arriving at the prison gate, events that take place while incarcerated, and what transpires after release from prison. Although recidivism (rearrest, conviction, return to prison) is discussed, the chapter also examines other important life course events or outcomes such as employment, housing, family relationships/marriage, and health. Other factors that make achieving a successful life (maximizing one’s potential) difficult for formerly incarcerated persons are described such as the stigma of incarceration and the collateral (legal) consequences of a felony conviction. The chapter concludes by discussing directions for future research.
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