This article provides an overview of sex offender laws in the United States and synthesizes the literature
pertaining to sex offender policies and their geographic implications for housing availability and affordability.

This article explores political trends that account for the increase in incarceration rates over the last two decades and the resulting social, legal, and economic challenges of reentry both ex-offenders and their communities face, as well as suggests two alternative ways in which the legal community might help to manage ex-offender reentry.

This resource guide documents the numerous states and localities that have taken steps
to remove barriers to employment for qualified workers with records

This study examines the association between co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders and parole revocation among inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the nation's largest state prison system.

While reentry funding is flowing into states, its target efficiency and effectiveness depends on whether it goes to the right people in the right ways. The purpose of this study was to examine whether and how the amount of time incarcerated affects reentry readiness.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the positive and negative, intended and unintended consequences of residence restrictions on sex offenders.

The NIC library contains publications on numerous topics including reentry.

The NIJ's website provides an overview of offender reentry, as well as provides links to research and evaluation.

A 2015 report from the Congressional Research Service that analyzes and evaluates reentry resources and their effects on recidivism.

A 2015 study from the US Department of Education reviewing the implementation of the Reentry Education Model, laid out in 2012. See resource below.

A 2012 publication from the US Department of Education detailing an education model based on a growing body of evidence that shows providing offenders with education and training increases their employment opportunities, addresses their cognitive deficits, and helps reduce their likelihood of recidivating. The model outlines the program activities and infrastructure needed to develop an education continuum.

Published by the Bureau of Justice Statistics in 2014, this report provides supplementary information for policymakers and practitioners on the officially recognized criminal behavior of released prisoners.

Created by the United Nations in 2012, this handbook emphasizes the crucial importance of effective programs and measures to supervise and assist offenders and support their social reintegration for the prevention of recidivism.

A 2010 report done by the Brennan Center for Justice that studies how the increase in fines and fees assessed by the courts has hindered reentry for many ex-prisoners.

A 2010 publication from the Council of State Governments Justice Center written as a resource for individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing public safety by reducing recidivism—particularly by connecting the reentry population to services and supports that facilitate successful community reintegration.

This 2007 publication from the ABA's Commission on Effective Criminal Sanctions has developed a series of policy recommendations that it anticipates will provide the basis for a broad reform agenda to reduce reliance on incarceration and remove legal barriers to offender reentry that drive high rates of recidivism.

A 2007 paper presented at the National Symposium on Homelessness Research explains how the increasing numbers of people leaving carceral institutions face an increased risk for homelessness and review recent efforts to address reentry issues.

This 2006 guide-book from the Urban Institute provides information on how interested parties can understand and address prisoner reentry at the local level through mapping and data analysis.

Parole rules and regulations from the U.S. Department of Justice.

A 2003 publication from the Department of Justice discussing the history of the federal parole system, from its enactment in 1910 to the present.