From Prism Reports:
The first 72 hours after someone is released from prison or jail are considered by researchers to be the most impactful in determining a successful reentry. It is within this narrow window that someone must connect with counseling and supportive services, find safe housing, and explore employment prospects. Yet many struggle to access the very levers of support that are crucial to helping them thrive and start on a path toward long-term stability.
In recent years, leaders in fields that are perhaps not traditionally associated with reentry services have been developing innovative ideas on how to meet the needs of communities returning home. These organizations are not only providing direct support for formerly incarcerated people,but also encouraging the public to rethink the role of incarceration and see how deeply the carceral system fails those within it.
This summer, organizations in the design field have exemplified this approach and collaborated on inventive projects in service of formerly incarcerated communities. Taken together, these projects represent a growing and increasingly impactful network that is reshaping what reentry can and should look like. Continue
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